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Classic Violins
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Mundelein, Illinois
String instrument shop (violins, violas, cellos, basses, guitars), with lessons and 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
- Lessons lessons come up in reviews and the store's own info — call about openings, instruments taught, and rates before the first visit
- Instrument rentals rentals mentioned — the usual route for band & orchestra season; ask about rent-to-own credit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (847) 970-3797
- Website classicviolins.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“Their Luthiers, especially Petio & Plamen, are very experienced and with their attention to detail, I couldn't trust anyone else with our music instruments.”
“We were looking for a step up violin for my teenage son who has been taking lessons for a bit over a year.”
“Classic Violins in Mundelein deserves an absolute recommendation from me for anyone who wishes to purchase or rent a string instrument, be it violin, viola, cello, or bass.”
What players say again and again
“Their Luthiers, especially Petio & Plamen, are very experienced and with their attention to detail, I couldn't trust anyone else with our music instruments.”
“All in all, from our experience and in what the experts (the teachers) have reflected, they are particular about quality and take great pride in their craftsmanship and products.”
“The staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable, and is incredibly helpful in choosing the right instrument for you, particularly in the purchasing process.”
“I recently purchased a cello from them after renting one for quite a while, and they were dedicated and informative in helping me pick out a cello within a reasonable price range.”
From the reviews
From the point of view of a violin teacher, and performer, who has lived and worked on three continents, I can wholeheartedly say that Classic Violins is outstanding. I truly have been able to count on their expertise and superior artistry.
Classic Violins, the owners and the people who work there are second to none. Each time we use their services, we always have an outstanding customer experience and receive the utmost attention anyone can ask for. Our family is a regular customer with two young student musicians.
We have rented from Classic Violins for about nine years, and purchased two instruments. All of my children's private and ensemble teachers, including two CSO members, have been impressed with both our rental and purchased instruments (particularly for the price, but regardless).
Within the past year, I’ve purchased both a new violin and a new bow from Classic Violins. In addition, I’ve taken my instruments there for repair and service numerous times, and I’ve never been disappointed. The service is consistently exceptional.
Selling or trading gear at Classic Violins
Classic Violins 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.
Lessons at Classic Violins
Reviews and the store's own info mention lessons at Classic Violins. If you're signing up a beginner (or restarting yourself), a quick call ahead answers the three things that matter: which instruments they teach, whether the schedule has openings at the time you actually need, and what a first lesson costs. There's no wrong first guitar — a good teacher will happily work with whatever you walk in with, and a shop that teaches usually keeps affordable starter instruments and rentals on hand for exactly this reason.
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