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Indiana's String Instrument Specialist
Musicians serving Musicians since 1973
Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, Bows, Mandolins, Guitars and more!

34 years in Broad Ripple, now at 6356 Guilford Ave.
between The Three Sister's Cafe and The Good Earth

We are very sad to announce the passing of Steve "Stefan" Argyelan on July 4th, 2008.  Steve was a fantastic violinist and violin instructor here at Frank's Violins for many years and we will miss him dearly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his friends and family.  Click here for more information.


Mandolin Tasting in Indy!
We still have many new
"A grade" Eastman's in stock
for a "Mandotasting"!  These mandolins were at the Midwest Mandolin Festival and they are beautiful! Call, e-mail or visit us now for our lowest prices of the year! Don't miss out...call now!

Click here for the details!


Bowed Instruments & Bows
Violins, violas, cellos, basses and bows from all areas of the world.  Various makers include Sofia, Eastman Strings, Samuel Shen, Water Violet Bows, Coda Bows, Arcos Brazil, Jon Paul, Angel Violins, Lady Duncan, Christopher Pu, Los Angeles String Instruments, Scott Cao, Tanglewood, Marco Raposo, Snow, Horst John and many others.  All instruments are professionally adjusted and set-up for optimum performance and playability.

Instrument Rentals
All sizes of string instrument rentals available with the best rental program in the area.  Violin rentals for $16.49 per month!  Viola for less than $18.85 and cello for $23.57 (before tax).

Repair & Restoration
Instrument and bow restoration and repair by our degreed luthier, Benjamin Parrott.  Click here to see one of his hand built instruments.

Music Lessons
Instruction available on all stringed instruments at all levels and styles of interest.  Violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar and mandolin lessons are  available at our store for children and adults.  Teachers please contact us to be added to our teacher listing and community bulletin board.

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We will do everything in our power to ensure that you are pleased!

NEW! - Frank's favorite video clips on YouTube!
Don't miss these classic performances!

Guitars & Mandolins
Guitars and mandolins available from Blueridge, Gitane, Eastman, Kentucky, Flinthill, Durango, Regal and many more.

Music & Books
Complete selection of string method books and instructional materials from Hal Leonard, Warner Brothers, Suzuki, Mel Bay, Schirmer, Belwin and many other publishers.

Accessories
Strings, cases, bows, rosin, chin rests, shoulder rests, pegs, tailpieces, fine tuners, bow cases, metronomes, electronic tuners, accessories, instrument and music stands, books, CD's, DVD's, and more.

Violin Art
Violin and music related art from Indiana artist Jeri Cannon. 

Musicians serving musicians
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Store Hours:
Tuesday 11 to 5 pm
Wednesday 11 to 5 pm
Thursday 11 to 7 pm
Friday 11 to 5 pm
Saturday 11 to 5 pm
Sunday Closed
Monday By appointment!

The best way for us to serve you is to help you determine your needs so please contact us with all of your questions regarding our products, pricing, inventory, rentals, repairs, music, accessories, appraisals, suggestions and more!
 

Call now at:
317-251-5950
or E-Mail us at:
info@franksviolins.com


or stop by our store at:
Frank's Violins
6356 Guilford Ave.
Indianapolis, IN  46220


All messages returned promptly!
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New! - Mandolin Lesson Videos and our YouTube Favorites!


Check out our recent store renovation!

The old brown paint is gone and our store has a fresh new look!  Look for the violins in the windows, you can't miss us!

Looking for more store photos?  Click here!


It's here...the new Coda "Diamond" GX!
Kevlar acoustic core and Graphite diamond weave put Coda on the leading edge of bow technology.  Come and audition the Coda "Diamond" today!


New Arrivals from Germany....

10% Introductory Discount!
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Happy 60th to Mel Bay!
Click Here for Mel Bay products including violin, fiddle, viola, cello, string bass, mandolin and more!!



Click here for more information about this great new music venue in the home town of the Hoosier Hotshots!


The 4th Annual

Midwest Mandolin Festival

The rain never dampened the musical spirit on Saturday, June 7th, 2008 in Indianapolis at the Eagle Creek State Park Discovery Center.  The festival, Rich Delgrosso's blues mandolin workshop and the Yank Rachell Tribute CD release party were all a huge success over the weekend! 
Click here for more info and photos!


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Joshua Bell busking for change in a D.C. subway!?!  Click Here!


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