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V. Richelieu
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in South Burlington, Vermont
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 (802) 862-0349
- Website vrichelieu.com
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“As a luthier I have installed 4 GaiaTone bass fingerboards to date, including one on my newest instrument I made.”
“I feel grateful as a Violinmaker for Sonowood to study, develop and experiment the best alternative to ebony wood.”
From the reviews
I am very pleased with the GiaTone fingerboards I purchased. My customers are happy as well.
For the price point this is a good instrument. For my taste the bridge needs to be a tad taller and the nut needed more definition. It also benefits with better strings - I have found Evan Pirazzi Gold to be a good fit. The tone in general is well balanced across the strings and the action is responsive.
As a luthier I have installed 4 GaiaTone bass fingerboards to date, including one on my newest instrument I made. I have had nothing but rave reviews from players about them, and 100% of players have not been able to tell it wasn't ebony. 10/10 product, highly recommend!!
We rent a 11" viola for my 9 year old. This is one of the only reputable places to find a true fractional viola and it has made such a difference in my son's playing and tone!
Selling or trading gear at V. Richelieu
V. Richelieu 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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