About Frederick W. Oster Fine Violins
Frederick W. Oster Fine Violins offers a wide selection of fine violins, violas, celli, and bows. The shop also has accessories like strings and cases. Customers looking to try instruments should schedule an appointment beforehand. The business is known for its impressive collection of fine violins, particularly Italian instruments. Fred, an expert in Italian violins, is praised for his knowledge and honesty when discussing the condition and origin of each instrument. The staff at Frederick W. Oster Fine Violins is generally described as helpful and friendly. Appointments can be made easily to accommodate customers' schedules. However, there have been reports of less than satisfactory customer service, with one customer experiencing a rude and dismissive interaction when inquiring about shipping options.
havent played cello in nearly twenty years, the experience here was wonderful, they gave a private room and my choice of many cellos, gave me space and respectful distance while being attentive when needed, I spent 2 hours and never felt rushed, I also spent very little considering their usual clientele, fred and karen gave a very good refresher course on instrument care, will be a forever patron. these are the music shops that are quickly disappearing around the world and was so happy to visit. 7/10 edit, loved the cello but two of the strings were in poor condition beginning to thread and shop assistant said they dont offer new strings upon purchase, still a good experience just sad it came with two bad strings.. will return though
We bought a hardingfele sight unseen, and it was more wonderful than we ever anticipated. My partner has done business with Fred over the years, so he completely trusted him to tell us (over the phone, since we live a thousand miles away) the condition of the piece, whether or not it could be playable with repairs, and so forth. His representation was exactly right, and now we have a beautiful, resonant, rare instrument. I would shop from Fred again and again.