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Apples to Apples, Violin to Violin - The Rental Credit and "sale" Ball and Chain

It's easy to spend hours trying to research instruments in the quest for the best instrument for the best price, but it's not always easy to compar...

Where can I buy a violin near me?

Hello StringWorks folks! I've been looking more deeply into the ways in which people like you find our website - what you search for, and of what ...

Chicago area customers/travelers - come visit us!

Did you know our showroom is only 30 minutes west of Chicago? Many don't know that, but we wanted to be sure we mentioned it on our website and ou...

Emotional Support Cello?

We commissioned a cartoonist to create this for us, trying to present with some levity the struggles cellists have when traveling with their cellos...

The rise of the 'Super Beginner'!!! (Adults wanting to play violin, viola, or cello)

For 20 years, one of our core client bases has been adult students - those who either: 1) played in their youth, had to give it up, and want to bri...

A customer from 2002 writes...

"Hi Todd, thanks for the reply! I remember you name when I bought my cello in 2002. It's great that your company has done so well. So innovative ...

This one performs like a StringWorks instrument!

We're often asked to compare our StringWorks models to those available at some other violin shops, and I always find myself hesitant to do so, stat...

COLD! Christmas Shipping Update

FYI PSA - we're keeping our eyes on an extreme cold spell moving into the midwest next week. If you're planning to have an instrument shipped, it...

A cellist jumps in - viola time!

For years, I have been relegated to playing violin and viola in two ways – either like a 1/32 cello, balanced on my legs, begging for laughs, or ju...

The Bespoke Experience choosing a violin, viola, or cello outfit

For centuries, 'bespoke' represented the ultimate in the retail consumer experience - a made-to-order encounter, most commonly for clothing, such a...

Let's hope she says yes....How could she NOT!

Our Virtuoso cello will be used in an upcoming proposal! We added a box of Graham's Chocolate, a local favorite, and can't wait to hear about this...

Small Business Saturday Sale Through Monday

These select sales are running through Monday - you know how rare this is for StringWorks, so act fast or email with questions! http://campaign.r2...

UnBande performs at StringWorks Grand (Re)Opening - Sept 10, 2015

Hey Chicago-land string players! Come hear UnBande play at StringWorks GRAND OPENING weekend celebration on Thursday the 10th! Sign up for prizes (...

StringWorks Virtuoso Cello

$2,595 USD
Compare at $3,195 USD

Soloist III Viola

$1,695 USD
Compare at $1,995 USD

Kallo Bartok Violin, European Made

$3,900 USD
Compare at $5,000 USD

Maestro Violin

$1,095 USD
Compare at $1,495 USD

Man Claudiu Cello

$20,000 USD
Compare at $30,000 USD

StringWorks Artist Cello

$1,695 USD
Compare at $1,895 USD

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