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April 2023 by Anthony Tsamboukos
Courteous, accommodating, and very well informed. Highly recommended for any price range purchasers
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March 2023 by Anne Kearsley
We visited, to listen to a repaired violin. The lady kindly played the violin with two separate bows, The playing was excellent and showed off the beautiful sonorous deep sound. It completely filled the room, and the resonating sound felt like it was playing inside my head as well as in the room. I was enraptured. A remarkable transformation. Well done on the repair, someone will be delighted to make it their own.
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November 2022 by Christina
I rented the tiniest cello for my baby who is about 3 years old. They have a variety of sizes and let us try the instruments. I was quite surprised that they have 1/32 violin! They recommended teachers who can teach my baby, as well. The rental price is reasonable for the very beginners. I love this place. They are professional.
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October 2022 by Larry Boyer
Love Stamells as a great place to get Stringed Instruments and supplies. We rent a cello for our son. We love the knowledgeable staff who can help find just the right Instrument for you.
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August 2022 by Susanne Hilbert
Very nice and professional, will do business with them and recommend them to others.
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May 2022 by deborah p.
Worst experience in a music shop I've ever experienced. I purchased a handmade violin by a contemporary violin maker about a decade ago for upwards of $6,000 from this shop. I am in the market for a new violin case. I drove from Boston to the shop in western mass to see a case that was advertised as being on sale. I saw on the website that their hours were listed until 5 pm today/Friday. I arrived almost exactly 1 hour and 5 minutes before closing. I entered the shop fully masked and was greeted with a less than enthusiastic greeting from the salespersons seated behind a desk. I explained my reason for coming to see this violin case as advertised on sale. She abruptly indicated that they had none in stock but could order it. I began to look at cases (not touching any) and was told that particular one was being held for a customer until next week. I asked about another case and she quite reluctantly pulled one down and said they were closing in 5 minutes (a whole hour before closing as advertised on line). It became clear after she informed me that they only see people by appointment that I was an unwanted intrusion in this high priced temple of overpriced musical instruments and cases. It appears to be a sales strategy to create an atmosphere of scarcity and privilege to purchase anything here. I guess paying $6,000 for a violin not that long ago doesn't get me into this pompous unhelpful sullen club.
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May 2022 by Jason
I was visiting Amherst and was looking to try some violins. Matt was very helpful and patient in showing me the collection and figuring out what kind of sound I was looking for. Thank you!
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March 2022 by Rich Day
I stopped by yesterday seeking help with should rest issues. The staff member who helped me not only took her time trying different shoulder rests, but she fixed the tail peg on my screech box! I've been a musician for 28 years and a band director 17. I highly recommend this store and the friendly staff who works there. I no longer play with horrible neck and shoulder pain!
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March 2022 by Nathan French
Very helpful staff, did a great job explaining things to me and helping me find exactly what I needed within my budget.
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May 2021 by John Hoover
The staff are extremely helpful and very knowledgeable about their instruments. We just bought our second violin from them and we were very happy with the entire experience.
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May 2021 by Luke Scotera
Great store. Very helpful and nice staff. Got all my childhood string instruments from Stamell.
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April 2021 by Lorie Banks
Personalized service and amazing inventory!!!
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October 2020 by Allen Livermore
We drove 50 miles and it was well worth the trip. My daughter wanted a tailpiece upgrade. The luthier came downstairs and noticed that the bridge also needed replacing. He did the work while we hung around Amherst for two hours. The violin is much more resonant as a result. Everything—from making the appointment on the phone, to our experience in the shop—was professional and top notch. Highly recommended.
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March 2020 by Layannie Haydon-Mayer
This is a great place to get all your needs for string instruments. The staff here are very professional. Its been here for a very long time.
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August 2019 by John Carey
Everything you need for the violin family. Exceptional repairs and setup.
