Stamford Strings

63 High Street St Martins, PE9 2LA

Professional luthiers and players creating your best handcrafted sound

contemporary and antique instruments and bows for sale from the world's best makers

​We are proud to source and stock the work of the best new violin makers from around the world, and carefully chosen antiques. We try hundreds of instruments each year and only select the very best, on sound and playability. We are very exacting on bridge, sound post and string set ups and everything we sell goes through our workshop for a professional set up. With the help of local professional players, we test out our set ups and experiment with string choices until we have found the best sound. We do the hard work for you, so you can enjoy playing straight away.

luthiers, caring for your instrument and bow

We specialise in looking after your stringed instrument and at the heart of the shop are master violin makers, restorers and players. With luthiers and players in the shop each day we can be there to support your musical journey from stringed instrument care to finding the perfect sound. Whether you have purchased from us or not, we are here to help with your service and set up. We have designed a set of service plans that help keep your violin, viola or cello in perfect condition. We are both sympathetic to the instrument's character and exacting in fixing major issues.

restoration and repairs

With a team of experts in retouching and sensitive restoration we pride ourselves in offering the highest quality work. We consider the value of each instrument in our appraisals and discuss with our customers what level of restoration is appropriate and economical, whilst applying the highest level of skill we can to every project.

Bow rehairs and repairs

The bow is one of the most used tool of the musician, but all too often it gets left to last before we take action. We offer a full range of services from repairs through to restoration. We use the finest quality hair and leathers to ensure a top grade finish. All our bow repairs are done in-house by our Director, Libby Summers, who has been trained by a former Beare's restorer.

making and selling Fittings and accessories 

The details of an instrument can really make the difference. With our large collection of fittings for Violin, Viola and Cello you can make them look as good as they sound. Choose between ebony, boxwood and rosewood pegs, tailpiece, endpin and chin rests, with six different styles of finish.

​​OPENing hours at 63 High Street St Martins, pe9 2la

By appointment or by chance:
​Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm 

Please use our appointment booking service or ring the shop to discuss your requirements.
We welcome drop ins, but you may have to wait to be served, so it's best to book if possible.
 Same day appointments are usually available.
The first 20 minutes of a consultation is free.
Please feel free to ring us for advice any time. ​
​01780 764339
​07376919766

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
OPEN AS USUAL UNTIL SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER WHEN WE CLOSE AT 1PM FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
​OPEN AGAIN THURSDAY 2ND JANUARY

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Stamford Strings Ltd is part of the Take it away scheme and offers interest-free credit. Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms and Conditions Apply. Credit is provided by Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Stamford Strings is part of the Take it away scheme and offers interest-free credit. Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms and Conditions Apply. Credit is provided by Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.