fine stringed instruments and bows
Restorations, repairs, making, and sales since 1980.
Located in Bellingham, Washington’s historical Fairhaven District.
Open Thursday - Saturday by appointment only.
Repairs, sales and restorations since 1980
Repairs, sales and restorations since 1980
Tara W.
“It sounds like God! It sounds like playing in a cathedral ~ kudos for your stellar work.”
Swil Kanim
“The only Luthier that I fully trust with my valued violin not to mention my career. All work is done in-house! If you are seeking an intuitive creative to collaborate in your highest performance standards you have found the right shop. All without giving up an arm or a leg.”
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“A small shop specializing in bow instruments. The owner is super friendly and very helpful. As a totally new violin player she helped me find something nice that was in my price range and directed me to a class focused on my preferred style of music.”
Nat L.
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“I knew of Dorothy Smith several years before I had the opportunity to meet her in person. Myself a violin & viola teacher, a student came to me in Seattle with a small size viola from Dorothy's shop that had such a wonderful resonant sound. Usually smaller violas do not have great sound as the size is too small to sing out the lower register. I asked, "where did you get that beautiful instrument?" The parent told me about Dorothy and Allegro strings. A highly skilled luthier, Dorothy is passionate about students having a good sounding instrument to learn on. This doesn't always have to be expensive, but who wants tp spend hours practicing on something that doesn't sound good? Ugh. Dorothy takes great care to find the right instrument for the student, including the smaller Suzuki instruments. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to rent or purchase a string instrument.”
Lauren Lamont
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“Wonderful experience. Help and information on quality instrument evaluation. Lovely environment, comfortable and relaxing.Informative for people from beginner to the most experienced.Easy to trust this obviously experienced Owner.”
Barbara C.
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“I had the opportunity of working with Dorothy she did an amazing job tuning up and giving me instructions on how to work with my daughter's violin to ensure she's using a properly before her lessons very thankful for all their help and amazing place to go a lot of knowledge. Thank you and I will definitely be back for more help in the future.”
Ronny T.
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“My cello is excellent after your work!”
Seth Z.
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“…I took [my violin] home and took it right out. She sounds nicer than I ever remember her playing. Thank you for your care and attention.”
Martha P.
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You not only changed my cello but also how I play. I practiced longer and with more satisfaction than I think I ever have. My fingertips aren’t sore, my pitch is greatly improved. I have a new cello and I might be a different musician! Thank you doesn’t begin to cover it.
Kate K.
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What an awesome setup and adjustment.
Mark H.