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in Indianapolis since 1973 at...

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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!
 

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 Indianapolis, IN, Indiana, 46220

Musical Instruments
Violins, violas, cellos, basses and bows from all areas of the world.  Various makers include Gill, 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.  New and vintage instruments available, we also consign, buy and trade instruments.

Instrument Rentals
All sizes of string instrument rentals available with the best rental program in the area providing quality, well maintained, encouraging rental instruments at great prices.

Violins rentals - Less than $17.00 / month
Viola rentals - Less than $19.00 / month
Cello rentals - Less than $25.00 / month
Bass rentals - Less than $31.00 / month
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Expert Repair & Restoration
On-site instrument and bow restoration and repair by our degreed luthier, Benjamin Parrott.  Click here to see one of his hand built instruments.

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

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

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.

Accessories and more!
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.

Stop by and see Ben's beautiful hand work in process...here is a Da Salo model viola he's building (photos above and below are the same viola in process of completion).
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