We carry a wide selection of new and
used violins, violas and cellos. All of our
entry level and most of our intermediate
level instruments come as a complete
package: instrument, bow, case or bag,
rosin and cleaning cloth. Better quality
cases and bows are always available as
an upgrade.

Every instrument, regardless of its price,
gets the same professional set-up by
Edmond "Bud" Godreau, our resident
bowed-string luthier. At High Strung, we
feel passionately that beginners need an
instrument that is easy to play and sounds
its best. There's nothing worse than trying
to learn the complexities of violin on an
instrument that's fighting you.  Bud has
worked in violin building and restoration for
thirty years. (If he can't fix it, it probably
isn't broken!)  

Our instruments and bows are selected by
Christine and Lee from vendors who visit
the shop several times a year with their
wares. If we don't like it, we won't buy it.

Our close relationship with Durham and
Chapel Hill strings teachers ensures that
we stock high quality small violins that
meet their standards. We are proud to help
support the many wonderful strings
programs offered through the public and
private schools in our area.
High Strung Violins
1116 Broad Street, Durham       N.C.'s Musician Incubator