We are pleased to announce that in March 2012 we will have our second exhibition from the violin makers consortium "Antonio Stradivari". This years exhibition was a great success with many instruments sold and of course whom could forget the opening night with Proseco and Italian nibbles. So if you are keen on new makers then come along in March.

From the world capital of violin making, the Consortium of Violin makers “Antonio Stradivari” Cremona, which represents 72 living contemporary master violin makers,  visits the UK for the first time. An opportunity open to all to experience the highest standards in stringed instrument craftsmanship representing 500 years of tradition and certified by the CREMONA LIUTERIA® trademark.

Visit the Exhibition at Bishops

Visit the exhibition, view and play the violins, violas and cellos, they are all available for purchase.
2 Hinde Steet, London W1U 2AZ

+44 (0)207 4875682
sean@bishopstrings.com   
Open Mon to Sat 10-5pm, Tues & Thurs until 8pm

After 4 months of builders we are finally in the new shop. Hopefully everyone will be very impressed. We have 2 large showrooms that have a fantastic bi fold wall between them should anyone want to try a instrument in a larger space. We also expect to do the occasional recital and masterclass here!! Hopefully this shop can become a hub for European string players. I hope to see you soon.

Visit the shop:

2 Hinde Street,
London W1U 2AZ

Over the last few years our studio in Mayfair, London , has become a hub for students, musicians and string instrument lovers! It is with in mind that we have been busy looking for a new larger shop and a few weeks ago I found one.

2 Hinde St, W1 is situated around the corner from the Wigmore Hall, not too far from the Royal Academy of Music and still only 4 mins walk from Bond St tube station.

It is more than twice the size of the old shop, with 2 very large show rooms, office space and a very large workshop area.

And for anyone who has ever complained to me about being on the second floor... Well we have finally reached the ground level!

I look forward to seeing you here when we open up on the 1st October.

Welcome to my new website!

Like most dealers my stock changes over the year but in the past my website did not! I now plan to have every instrument and bow listed. So please come back often to check my lists. I am also open to new ideas that people would like to see on the website. I am always happy to answer violin related questions so please feel free to post anything.

Over the past ten years the way violin dealers have worked has changed. No longer is it a visit to a "posh" shop, feeling guilty even asking for a violin that might not be that expensive! In my shop the focus is on finding the customer the right instrument or bow. Whatever your budget I can promise you that I will give you my best level of service. I hope to see you soon!

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