Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Violin Shop in Santa Rosa, CA
Loveland Violin Shop has served musicians in Santa Rosa, California since 1975. As a family-owned business with over 45 years of experience, we specialize in selling, repairing, and renting violins, violas, cellos, and bows. Our team of expert luthiers and musicians brings decades of combined experience to every service, from appraisals to instrument restoration. We pride ourselves on treating every instrument with meticulous care to optimize sound and playability. Our mission is to enhance musical journeys by providing high-quality instruments, personalized service, and expert guidance to professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. With competitive pricing on premium instruments and accessories, we ensure every customer finds tools that match their skill level and aspirations.Our commitment to excellence extends to free repair evaluations, flexible rental programs, and bow rehairing services performed by industry specialists. We maintain a curated inventory of antique and modern instruments, including rare makers like Julius Gutterer and Anton Schroetter. Located in downtown Santa Rosa, our shop welcomes visitors during regular business hours with appointments available for specialized consultations. Through generations of dedication to violin craftsmanship, we continue to build trust as a respected resource for the North Bay's thriving arts community.
Services
Violins
Violas
Cellos
Bows
Appraisals
Repairs
Rentals
Bow Rehairing
Accessories
Instrument Sales
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with 45+ years serving Northern California musicians
- Expert luthiers trained by renowned violin makers and restorers
- Free repair evaluations for all instruments brought to the shop
- Competitive pricing on premium instruments from $350 to $10,000+
- Flexible rental programs with purchase options for student instruments
Services
Violin Sales
We offer a curated selection of violins ranging from student models to rare antique instruments. Our inventory includes makers like Julius Gutterer and Anton Schroetter, with price points from $350 to over $10,000. Each instrument undergoes professional setup to ensure optimal playability and tonal quality. Our experts help musicians find instruments matching their skill level and musical goals.
Bow Rehairing
Our specialist Laurie Moore provides expert bow rehairing services using premium materials. With decades of experience working on historic makers like Francois Xavier Tourte, we restore bows to peak performance. The process includes hair replacement, tip plate repair, and tension adjustment to maintain proper bow response and balance.
Instrument Appraisals
We offer both verbal and written appraisals for insurance or sale purposes. With 50+ years of expertise, our appraisals consider instrument maker, condition, and historical context. Verbal evaluations cost $20 while detailed written reports range from $75-$150 per instrument, including provenance research when possible.
Student Rentals
Our rental program provides quality instruments for beginners through professionals. Violins start at $25/month, violas at $25/month, and cellos at $40/month. All rentals include case, bow, and rosin with six months of payments applicable toward purchase. Instruments receive professional setup before rental to ensure proper playability.
Restoration
We perform comprehensive repairs from basic bridge replacements to full restorations of valuable instruments. Services include crack repair, soundpost fitting, and peg lubrication. Our team has worked on instruments ranging from student models to Golden Period Stradivarius violins, using traditional techniques to preserve instrument integrity.
People
Mick Loveland
Founder & Luthier
Mick Loveland has been crafting and repairing string instruments since 1975. Trained by Norman Bernal and experts from The Violin Society of America, he brings 50+ years of experience to appraisal and restoration work. His expertise spans violin identification and historical research.
Laurie Moore
Bow Specialist
Laurie Moore has specialized in bow rehairing since 1983. A professional violinist with the Santa Rosa Symphony, she works on historic makers like Eugene Sartory. Her technical skill ensures optimal bow performance for musicians across the Bay Area.
Kelley Boyer
Cellist & Showroom Manager
Kelley Boyer manages our cello inventory with 20+ years of experience. A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory, she played with the National Symphony Orchestra in Mexico City. Her expertise helps customers select instruments matching their playing style and technical needs.
Julian Loveland
Luthier
Julian Loveland joined the shop full-time in 2009 after discovering his passion for violin making. He specializes in restoration techniques and historical research, studying 500+ years of violin-making traditions to provide expert care for modern and antique instruments.
Questions
What services does Loveland Violin Shop offer?
We sell violins, violas, cellos, and bows; provide repairs, appraisals, and bow rehairing; and offer instrument rentals with purchase options.
Are student instruments available for rent?
Yes, we offer student violin, viola, and cello rentals starting at $25/month with cases and bows included.
Do you provide instrument appraisals?
Yes, we offer verbal appraisals ($20) and written evaluations ($75-$150) for insurance or sale purposes.
What are your business hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 11am-3pm. Appointments available outside these hours.
Do you repair valuable instruments?
Yes, our team has restored instruments ranging from student models to Golden Period Stradivarius violins using traditional techniques.
Can I purchase accessories separately?
Yes, we sell strings, cases, rosin, and other accessories at competitive prices for all skill levels.
