Make Your Strings Shape Your World
The best kept secret of Saratoga Springs, NY. We carry on six generations of Hungarian violin-making secrets – centuries of artisan tradition and acoustics for today’s musicians.
Fine Instruments
We offer fine soloistic string instruments made fully by hand in our shop. We ensure quality by using European maple wood that is up to 150 years old and employing our unique No-Form construction and proprietary patterns based on the finest Hungarian and Italian master string instruments of the last 3 centuries.
Rent A Masterpiece
We vow to pair each player with high-quality string instruments to match their needs and skill level. All of our student rentals include geared peg systems to make tuning easier and allow students to focus on what matters: playing the instrument.
Other Instruments
In addition to instruments from our own bench, we carry a curated selection of fine violins, violas, and cellos by other makers and shops, across a range of prices. We also carry a small selection of fine fretted instruments.
From advancing student instruments to instruments for professional and amateur musicians, each piece is chosen for quality and set up here, and available for examination, trial, and purchase.
Perfect Sixth-Fit System
The Perfect Sixth Fit™ System is our proprietary method of building and optimizing an instrument from six physical measurements of the musician. Informed by players, medical experts, and acoustic physics, the system is used to set the instrument’s proportions so the result is more comfortable in the body and more responsive in the sound.
It can be applied to a new commission, a viola search or to the optimization of an existing instrument.
Repairing your fine instrument with care and precision
Thomas Dunn specializes in premium repairs that not only restore your instrument like new, honoring the fidelity and spirit of your original masterpiece.
The Frirsz Asymmetric Viola
Innovation Meets Inspiration
Discover the viola that changed everything. Pioneered by Nicholas Frirsz, our asymmetric design maximizes internal air volume for a deep, resonant tone (especially on the C string) while our optimized string length and refined treble-side ergonomics make shifting and playing effortless. Enhanced by our industry-leading Perfect Sixth Fit™ System, this instrument doesn’t just sound world-class; it feels like an extension of your own hand. Experience the perfect balance of aesthetic beauty and unmatched playability.
"We strive to provide classically-made string instruments to all levels of players in an accessible, informed, and personalized way."
We provide the highest quality of string instruments and service in the area, from our decades old materials to fittings and bows. More than just a shop, we are committed to supporting our local music community through instruments, expertise, and a passion for artistic excellence.
