Sales person knew the instruments for sale and helped me find one I liked. Prices of fine instruments are reasonable and they “set them up” very well.
December 2022
I must have been very overdue for new strings and bow hair because my violin has never sounded better! Thanks to the wonderful experts at Givens Violins!
November 2022
Found a fantastic cello at Claire Givens! The customer service and experience was a true pleasure, especially the help in selecting the right cello and bow for me.
Claire Givens Violins is a Violin Shop and musical instrument repair shop in Minneapolis, MN that has the finest local selection of violins, violas, cellos, bows, and accessories, plus expert repair, restoration, and more! Claire Givens Violins' staff members are string players who are knowledgeable about their inventory, accessories, and cases. Claire Givens Violins partners with Andrew Dipper Restorations, founded in 1980 by Andrew Dipper, with a specialty in Early Music and museum restoration. Our memberships include Entente Internationale des Maitres Luthiers et Archetiers d' Art (EILA), the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers (AFVBM), and the Appraisers Association of America.
