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Claire Givens Violins, Inc

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

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Instruments
- - - Instrument Collection
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.
  - - Cases
      
      Books
      
      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
      
      Shipping
      
      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
      
      Testimonials
      
      Community Support
Resources
- - - Resources
      
      Instrument Insurance
      
      Industry Links
      
      The Anatomy of a Violin
      
      The Anatomy of a Bow
      
      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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