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Claire Givens Violins, Inc

Dealers, Makers & Restorers of Fine Violins, Violas, Cellos & Bows

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        • Instrument Collection

        • VIOLINS

          • Up to $1,000
          • $1,001 – $2,000
          • $2,001 – $4,000
          • $4,001 – $8,000
          • $8,001 – $12,000
          • $12,001 – $20,000
          • $20,001 – $40,000
          • $40,001 – $60,000
          • $60,001 – $100,000
          • Over $100,001
          • Small Violins
        • VIOLAS

          • Up to $1,000
          • $1,001 – $2,000
          • $2,001 – $4,000
          • $4,001 – $8,000
          • $8,001 – $12,000
          • $12,001 – $20,000
          • $20,001 – $40,000
          • $40,001 – $60,000
          • $60,001 – $100,000
          • Over $100,001
          • Small Violas
        • CELLOS

          • Up to $2,000
          • $2,001 – $3,500
          • $3,501 – $5,000
          • $5,001 – $8,000
          • $8,001 – $12,000
          • $12,001 – $25,000
          • $25,001 – $50,000
          • $50,001 – $100,000
          • Over $100,001
          • Small Cellos
  • Bows
        • Bow Collection

        • Violin Bows

          • Up to $300
          • $301 – $600
          • $601 – $1,000
          • $1,001 – $1,500
          • $1,501 – $2,500
          • $2,501 – $5,000
          • $5,001 – $10,000
          • $10,001 – $20,000
          • Over $20,001
          • Small Violin Bows
        • Viola Bows

          • Up to $300
          • $301 – $600
          • $601 – $1000
          • $1,001 – $1,500
          • $1,501 – $2,500
          • $2,501 – $5,000
          • $5,001 – $10,000
          • $10,001 – $20,000
          • Over $20,001
          • Small Viola Bows
        • Cello Bows

          • Up to $300
          • $301 – $600
          • $601 – $1,000
          • $1,001 – $1,500
          • $1,501 – $2,500
          • $2,501 – $5,000
          • $5,001 – $10,000
          • $10,001 – $20,000
          • Over $20,001
          • Small Cello Bows
  • Workshop
        • Under the long-time expertise and leadership of Workshop Manager Douglas Lay, the Givens Violins Workshop is staffed by a team of professionally trained violin makers and a full-time Bow Specialist. Our mission is to assist players in obtaining the best sound and response from their instruments and their bows. We encourage you to call us at (612) 375 -0708 or e-mail us at workshop@givensviolins.com to discuss any questions you may have and to make an appointment. The workshop provides estimates of work needed and maintains a weekly schedule, upholding a reputation for careful, thorough, and high-quality restorations.

        • About The Team

          Meet Doug Lay, Workshop Manager

          Meet Kim Spagnola, Bow Restorer

        • WorkShop

          About the Workshop

          Instrument & Bow Checkups

  • Early Instruments & Bows
        • Early Instrument Inventory

          Early Violins

          Early Violas

          Early Cellos 

        • BAROQUE BOWS

          Baroque Violin Bows

          Baroque Viola Bows

          Baroque Cello Bows

        • About Dipper Restorations

          Meet Andrew Dipper

          Dipper Workshop Staff

          Services

          Accessories

          Articles & Publications

          Early Music Links

          Andrew Dipper Bow Model Brochure

        • CLASSICAL BOWS

          Classical Violin Bows

          Classical Viola Bows

          Classical Cello Bows

        • POPULAR DIPPER RESTORATIONS BLOGS

          Andrew Dipper Early Bow Models

          Andrew Dipper Early Instrument Restorations

          Getting Started in Early Music

          Historical Instruments & Bows

          Historical Maker Profiles

          “Ask Mr. Puppy” Column

  • Products
        • We carry a wide variety of accessories including strings, mutes, shoulder rests, chin rests, metronomes, music stands, and more. Our string prices are the lowest on the market. Accessories are easily shipped upon request. To make a purchase, please contact us today or stop by our shop, 10am – 5pm, Tuesday – Saturday.

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          Featured Accessories

  • Services
        • As a full-service string shop, Givens Violins offers a wide range of services to our clients through every step of the instrument selection process and throughout your playing career.
        • Trial-Program

          Trade-In Policy

          Financing

          Teacher Gift Card Program

        • Appraisals

          Consignment

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          Warranty

          Return Policy

  • About Us
        • Claire Givens at her first Minneapolis shop, 1978.

           

        • Claire Givens founded Claire Givens Violins in Minneapolis, MN in 1977. For more than 40 years, Claire Givens has focused on serving the full range of specialized needs of string players, from the aspiring young musician to the internationally renowned professional by offering the finest instruments and bows, restoration service, and expertise. Today, Givens Violins enjoys a national reputation for excellence, with one of the largest and best trained workshops in the country and the largest inventory of instruments and bows between Chicago and Los Angeles.
           

        • Meet The Staff

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          The Anatomy of a Violin

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          String Instrument Maintenance Guide

          La Voce Newsletter Archives (1997-2009)

        • GIVENS VIOLINS BLOG 

          Advice for New Players, Parents and Students

          Instrument Care & Keeping

          Spotlights on Important Current & Historical Makers

          Interviews with Staff & Professional Musicians

          Humor & History

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    1201 Marquette Ave. Suite 150
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
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    Phone: 612-375-0708 or
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