Instruments and Bows
Explore the many possibilities with our no obligation in-home trial service. Browse our comprehensive offering or visit our instrument and bow department at carriagehouseviolins.com.
Instruments
We have an extensive selection of beautiful antique, modern, and student instruments. See something you like? Call us to schedule an appointment or arrange a trial shipment!
Instrument Outfits
We offer pre-selected outfits appropriate for any student. Each outfit includes a bow and case. For advanced players, personalized outfits can be created with any full size instrument we sell using our Create Your Own Outfit option to make your important purchase even more affordable.
Bows
We carry a wide variety of bows to fit your needs from high-end Brazilian workshop to the finest antique and modern bows. We also offer a wide selection of carbon fiber, carbon composite, and fiberglass bows. See something you like? Call us to schedule an appointment or arrange a trial shipment!
Electric String Instruments
We carry electric instruments from today’s leading brands, including Yamaha and NS Design, so you can be assured you are getting the best quality instrument for the price. Want to make sure your acoustic instrument is heard? Check out our amps, pre-amps, and pickups.
Guitars & Fretted Instruments
We carry electric instruments from today’s leading brands, including Eastman, Guild, Cordoba, and AJ Series, so you can be assured you are getting the best quality instrument for the price.
La Scala Instruments
Find your perfect instrument and help a child do the same, thanks to a partnership with the Johnson String Project and Eastman Strings.
Carbon Bows
String players are recognizing the new synthetic bows as valuable musical tools. We carry the top brands in the industry.
Electric Instruments
We carry electric instruments from today’s leading brands, including Yamaha and NS Design, so you can be assured you are getting the best quality instrument for the price.
Repair, Restoration & Adjustment
The workshop is prepared to handle everything from basic maintenance and tonal adjustments to major repairs and restoration. All repairs are fully guaranteed.
Featured Instruments
Each month our Sales staff pick an instrument to spotlight for our clients.
Additional Resources
Located in Newton, Massachusetts, Carriage House Violins is the instrument sales division of Johnson String Instrument.
Resources
Whether searching for a job, learning about the "Mozart Effect," looking for a summer music camp, or choosing the right instrument string, you need look no further.
A charitable foundation whose goal is to provide high-quality instruments to children who live in under-served communities and who are participating in El-Sistema-inspired programs in Massachusetts.
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Helpful "how to" videos and useful information about JSI and the products and services we offer.