About Wamsley Violins
Wamsley Violins is a highly reputable shop, known for its expert advice, skilled repairs, and exceptional service. The knowledgeable and honest staff, including luthier John Safian, are very kind and patient, especially with novice questions. The shop offers stringed instruments, bows, and accessories for all levels of players. John is a master at optimizing instruments for sound and creating wonderful craftsmanship on all his instruments. Customers praise the friendly, non-pushy approach and the shop’s ability to quickly fix instruments—sometimes in just 10 minutes. One customer was surprised that a simple set of strings and minor adjustments significantly improved their violin’s tone. The shop is also trusted for restoration and purchasing new instruments, with many reviews highlighting the excellent service and expert work. Wamsley Violins is a reliable and trusted choice for stringed instrument owners.
I'm so happy I went here to get my spouse's cello restored. It didn't really need much, but he heard our needs and helped us out. The professional skill, knowledge, and passion would be hard to match. I'll be coming back in future for all our cello needs.
I stored my cello for a long time, they gave it new life and it sounds beautiful again. He also has a gorgeous selection of bows! I fully recommend them if you need new strings or service for your stringed instruments. They service cellos, violins, and violas
They only specialize in violins/violas, and they know their craft well. I had a violin where the strings weren't wound tight enough at the end. I went to one other place that tried to rip me off and sell me pegs, which I didn't fall for. They also were going to make me wait and pay a couple hundred for new pegs.
Wamsley fixed my violin in five minutes, and told me the strings were not wound tight enough on the ends.
If you want to get your violin/viola fixed correctly, go to Wamsley. Don't waste your time with a general music store.