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- $50,000 and up
- $20,000 - $50,000
- $10,000 - $20,000
- $5,000 - $10,000
- under $5,000
- Popular Student violas
- Featured Viola
Bows
Bows
- Violin Bows
- $10,000 and up
- $5,000 - $10,000
- $2,000 - $5,000
- under $2,000
- Featured Violin Bow
- Viola Bows
- $8,000 and up
- $5,000 - $8,000
- $2,000 - $5,000
- under $2,000
- Featured Viola Bow
- Cello Bows
- $8,000 and up
- $5,000 - $8,000
- $2,000 - $5,000
- under $2,000
- Featured Cello Bow
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The workshop at Carriage House Violins
The Carriage House Violins workshop is committed to maintaining the health and condition of every instrument that passes through its doors. Under the direction of John Dailey, the workshop is prepared to handle everything from basic maintenance and tonal adjustments to major repairs and restoration.
Workshop Team

John Dailey : Workshop Manager

Jess Fox : Customer Repair Specialist

Jon Crumrine : Bow Maker
Daniel Medina : Bow Technician

In Kyu Hwang : Head Restorer
Services
Our Services

As a comprehensive string shop, Carriage House Violins offers a wide range of services to our clients through every step of the instrument selection process.
- Appraisals
- Consignments
- Financing
- Recital Hall
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Our storefront is now open! | In-Store Rentals and Curbside pickup are available. Please order online for curbside pickup.

Back to Learning Sale | Accessories, Cases, Sheet Music, Strings and more! See the Sale

Our storefront is now open to customers

What has changed?

Our storefront has been reorganized to facilitate social distancing.
All employees and customers are required to wear a mask. Don’t have one? We’ll provide one for you!
All customers will be asked to wash or sanitize their hands when they enter the store and have a contactless temperature check.
For your safety as well as our staff, there will be no in-store trials of rental instruments at this time. We thank you for your understanding.

What hasn't changed?

Our high quality rentals for every level
Our incredible selection of sheet music, strings, accessories, cases, and more
Our dedication to our amazing customers

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Curbside Pickup is Now Available!

Curbside Pickup Hours
Tuesday - Friday	10 am - 5 pm
Saturday	9 am - 4 pm

Phone Hours
Monday	9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday - Friday	10 am - 6 pm
Saturday	9 am - 5 pm

For Rental Transactions & General Purchases from Johnson String Instrument

For rental transactions or if you are purchasing strings, sheet music, accessories, or cases:

By phone: tell the customer service representative that you would like curbside pickup.
Online: choose “Curbside Pickup” as your delivery option.

Please wait for an email from our staff informing you when your order is ready. Most orders are available for same day or next business day pickup.

For Trial Returns/Request or Repair Pickups/Drop-offs from Carriage House Violins

If you are requesting or returning a trial instrument or picking up a repair:

If you are requesting a trial, a salesperson will contact you to coordinate pickup.
If you are picking up or dropping off an instrument or bow for repair, please give us a call at 617-262-0051 x0 to schedule an appointment.
Once you’ve arrived, dial 617-262-0051. Listen to the phone tree options or dial extension 655 for further assistance.

Johnson String Instrument and Carriage House Violins are complying with state protocols for safe business practices, including but not limited to:

Reconfigured work spaces to allow for social distancing
Encouraging remote and telework when possible
Screening staff daily before opening
Providing all staff with masks and gloves
Stocking all departments with adequate cleaning products and disinfecting shared surfaces between uses
Washing hands in between all transactions

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