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November 2023 by Drey
Rented upright bass from them for many years. Very professional and pleasant stuff. The instruments are high quality, you get what you pay for.
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November 2023 by Drey Bass
Rented upright bass from them for many years. Very professional and pleasant stuff. The instruments are high quality, you get what you pay for.
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August 2023 by DANNY FRANK
A double bazz player performing jazz in the Broadway area, a dear friend did damage to his instrument while he was transporting it, a few hours before his gig! Manny Alvarez and Barrie Kolstein were like "emergency room doctors" at their 58th Street/7th Ave. location making the repairs in record time so the double bass was good as new. They were also ready to lend my friend a quality bass from their showroom, if his instrument wasn't ready by the time of his performance. They had him covered with their excellent support.
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December 2022 by Sara Danzelaud
We needed a two day cello rental in NYC and Kolstein was the best place to work with hands down! Teresa is incredible. Responsive, helpful, detailed. And the cello was ready for us to pick up and easy to drop off. Prices best in town. Great cello. Thank you Kolstein business for outstanding customer service.
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December 2022 by Joel Kruzic
I arranged to have Kolstein’s ship a bass I bought in NY to the west coast, and couldn’t recommend them enough! By far the most impressive shop Ive been in with incredible instruments, ran by friendly and knowledgeable employees.
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October 2022 by Steve Panzella
Jake did a great job restoring my family heirloom pre WW2 violin. Thanks!
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September 2022 by Marisa L
Helped me choose the perfect rental for my daughter.
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April 2022 by Scott VanHatten
Kolstein’s is a string musician’s dream. It’s a rare gem and deserves 10 stars. Incredibly talented, kind, thoughtful, caring and detailed attention goes into everything they do. The instrument availability and selection are unsurpassed. I have purchased instruments and had luthier service on my basses for years here including major and minor repairs. Their turnaround times are amazingly quick, sometimes even same day depending on the amount of work required. I highly recommend a visit to their Manhattan and/or Baldwin locations.
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December 2021 by Vicky Venero
Love kolstein. The service is great. Barry and Manny always work with my son. I bought my sons bass there and he loves it. There are basses in different price ranges.
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October 2021 by Amy Armstrong
What an amazing place. If I could rate it more than 5 stars I would. The best experience purchasing an instrument. The staff is incredible.
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September 2021 by Patrick Cullen
Took my violin to get repaired and the quality of work is shoddy. I had to get the work redone at another shop. Try somewhere else if you need quality work.
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August 2021 by Andrey Rengevich
Rented upright bass from them for many years. Very professional and pleasant stuff. The instruments are high quality, you get what you pay for.
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July 2021 by Adam Sharon
My family has been doing business with Kolstein for decades and it’s always an excellent experience.
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April 2021 by Robert Kopec
Barrie and his staff are full of love for their craft and customers!
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January 2021 by Justin Le
Amazing experience and super friendly staff. I got a tour of the facility and was able to see their luthiers at work. I came in to get a new bridge carved and Manny was super-friendly and helpful. I was even able to take my sister for her to play tons of awesome violins, as she is in the market for a new fiddle. In general, highly recommend. Best violin shop I have ever been to. Can't wait to return for future maintenance!
