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The Bespoke Experience choosing a violin, viola, or cello outfit

For centuries, 'bespoke' represented the ultimate in the retail consumer experience - a made-to-order encounter, most commonly for clothing, such a...

Let's hope she says yes....How could she NOT!

Our Virtuoso cello will be used in an upcoming proposal! We added a box of Graham's Chocolate, a local favorite, and can't wait to hear about this...

Small Business Saturday Sale Through Monday

These select sales are running through Monday - you know how rare this is for StringWorks, so act fast or email with questions! http://campaign.r2...

UnBande performs at StringWorks Grand (Re)Opening - Sept 10, 2015

Hey Chicago-land string players! Come hear UnBande play at StringWorks GRAND OPENING weekend celebration on Thursday the 10th! Sign up for prizes (...

Ordering an instrument for the start of school? Order Quickly!!!

Demand for StringWorks instruments as outstripped supply, and we're currently about 10 days behind for availability on Artist and Virtuoso violins ...

StringWorks is moving!!!

From the Fox Valley of Wisconsin, to the Fox Valley of Illinois! StringWorks has always been a family of players proud to help players young and o...

How do I choose a bow with my violin, viola, or cello?

When you are in the market for a new stringed instrument, remember the significance and importance of choosing a bow, as it is a critical aspect of...

Teacher Kickbacks - the Unbeatable Foe

"My teacher is receiving a commission when I buy this instrument?" Not if you are buying from StringWorks, but this unethical practice has found to...

Fall Colors and Your String Instrument

As you're practicing, looking out through your window...or maybe on the perfect practice porch, did you ever notice how the violin's varnish is bea...

How to get your child to practice violin, viola, or cello?

Now that school is in session, many music programs are in full swing. Some parents have children who are in orchestra for the first time, and one ...

A Stringed Instrument Specialist’s Manifesto

With specialized services and products like violin, viola, and cello, you need to go to a string specialist, a violin shop. A violin isn’t a violin...

Have it Your Way at StringWorks! Baroque, Fiddle, Classical...

Yes, you can still have your instrument, your way from StringWorks. Fiddle players rejoice! Baroque players rejoice! We and our luthier are exc...

Instrument #Selfies!

Our instruments had some fun taking selfies yesterday!

StringWorks Virtuoso Cello

$2,595 USD
Compare at $3,195 USD

Soloist III Viola

$1,695 USD
Compare at $1,995 USD

Kallo Bartok Violin, European Made

$3,900 USD
Compare at $5,000 USD

Maestro Violin

$1,095 USD
Compare at $1,495 USD

Man Claudiu Cello

$20,000 USD
Compare at $30,000 USD

StringWorks Artist Cello

$1,695 USD
Compare at $1,895 USD

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