Bob Murphy’s Violin Shop

Your Premier Violin Store Since 1982

Bob Murphy’s Violin Shop

Your Premier Violin Store Since 1982

Our Services

Shop

We have hundreds of stringed orchestral instruments to pick from.

Rent

We rent violins, violas, cellos and string basses. All sizes are in stock.

Repair & Restore

We can repair or restore instruments in any condition.

Sell

Bring your stringed instrument in today no matter what condition.

Lessons

We have something to offer every student, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals looking to study new styles.

What Our Customers Are Saying

  • Avatar Kundan Sen ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Super happy that my son's violin teacher recommended Murphy's rental for his violin instead of buying yet another one from Amazon or the classifieds. … More The rental is a much better quality, and a higher price segment, than what he was using at school.Murphy's also has a superb onsite repair facility. When his strings broke a few weeks away from his state exams, they were able to replace them within minutes - no wait time, no second visit to the store.As an added benefit - the rental portion of the monthly fees converts into credit for future instrument purchases, in case he decides to stick around and upgrade his instrument a few years down the line.
  • Avatar Patricia ★★★★★ 10 months ago
    I came to Bob’s shop because I couldn’t turn the A-string peg on my 100-year old French violin. I also needed a new bridge. Bob addressed both issues and … More also repaired two cracks which I didn’t even know existed. As a result of his work, the violin looks and sounds beautiful. I highly recommend Bob’s highly personalized and cost effective repair service. It was a pleasure dealing with him and his staff.
  • Avatar L Br NY ★★★★★ 8 months ago
    Decades of trust here. Have used them for countless repairs and instruments for myself, my family, and my students. Top-notch care of your instrument, … More and fair price!
  • Avatar Alexandra Mena-Jimenez ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I needed to get a new viola and I am glad I went here! I love my new instrument and the service was amazing (shoutout to Brendan). I would love to come … More here again.
  • Avatar Jocelyn Wenk ★★★★★ a year ago
    Bob Murphy's is the best! We had a viola emergency when our daughter's instrument cracked during her All-County rehearsal after falling onto … More the floor, with another rehearsal and performance just a day later. I brought her broken instrument to Bob Murphy's and exchanged it for an identical viola, and our daughter was ready to go for her last rehearsal and concert. Bob Murphy's saved the day!We've been renting instruments from their shop for 4 years for both our kids, and always been grateful for staff members' helpfulness and professionalism. Bob Murphy's is one of those special stores where the people who work there genuinely care. We are so lucky to have found it!

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