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Brobst Violin Shop
4.7 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Alexandria, Virginia
Longtime store offering violins & other stringed instruments, bows, rentals & repair services.
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
- Instrument rentals rentals mentioned — the usual route for band & orchestra season; ask about rent-to-own credit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (703) 256-0566
- Website brobstviolinshop.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“He showed a rare combination of integrity, technical skill, and artistry throughout the process.”
“Bought my upgrade violin here, I was able to trade in my old violin for credit towards the upgrade!”
“I moved to Virginia from Colorado a few months ago and was in need of a quality repair shop for my violin.”
“My son has been renting from Brobst for several years and now that he is ready for a full size violin the shop is helping us find an instrument that is right for him.”
What players say again and again
“I've had a number of set up jobs done by this violin shop.”
“Bought my upgrade violin here, I was able to trade in my old violin for credit towards the upgrade!”
“I felt at liberty to ask their expert staff any question, and understandably at times I had to wait a few minutes as it can be a busy like shop like most businesses.”
From the reviews
Over the last few decades I've traveled the United States as an accomplished violinist, performing in symphonies, ensembles, and a variety of gigs. Recently, I decided it was necessary to get proper appraisals for my violins.
Great service and deals. I trust them with all my string instruments. David gave us a fantastic deal at our school for two violas. They were high quality instruments and setup correctly. Additionally, he repaired out string bass. We are grateful for their quality services at affordable prices.
I am a professional violinist and I was looking to purchase a violin after my old violin was not playable anymore. I was looking at violins for a long time and traveled east and mid-US major cities. I was very happy to finally find Brobst violins in DC.
Great family run string shop. I moved to Virginia from Colorado a few months ago and was in need of a quality repair shop for my violin. The Brobst's were excellent and Sharon was completely wonderful as soon as we entered the shop. They are completely knowledgeable in all things strings and bows.
Selling or trading gear at Brobst Violin Shop
Brobst Violin Shop comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.
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