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Claire Givens Violins, Inc

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

  • 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
          • Popular Student Violins
          • 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
          • Popular Student Violas
          • 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
          • Popular Student Violas
          • Small Violas
  • Bow Collection
        • Violin Bows

          • Up to $300
          • $301 – $600
          • $601 – $1,000
          • $1,001 – $1,500
          • $1,501 – $2,500
          • $2,501 – $5,000
          • $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

  • Dipper Early Instruments & Bows
        • DIPPER EARLY INSTRUMENTS & BOWS

          Early Violins

          Early Violas

          Early Cellos 

        • DIPPER RESTORATIONS WEBSITE

          Dipper Restorations Website

        • MEET THE DIPPER STAFF

          Meet The Dipper Staff

        • BAROQUE BOWS

          Baroque Violin Bows

          Baroque Viola Bows

          Baroque Cello Bows

        • CLASSICAL BOWS

          Classical Viola Bows

          Baroque Cello Bows 

          Baroque 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

          “Dear 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 (link) 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
    • 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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La Voce Newsletters

La Voce is a newsletter that was published twice yearly by Claire Givens Violins, Inc. La Voce provides information about our business and inventory, events in the music world, articles on instruments and their preservation, and more.

If you have Acrobat Reader (or Acrobat Exchange) you can click the links below to view past issues of LaVoce.
• LaVoce – Summer 2009
• LaVoce – Spring 2007
• LaVoce – Summer 2006
• LaVoce – Fall 2005
• LaVoce – Spring 2005
• LaVoce – Fall 2004
• LaVoce – Spring 2004
• LaVoce – Spring 2003
• LaVoce – Fall 2002
• LaVoce – Spring 2002
• LaVoce – Fall 2001
• LaVoce – Fall 2000
• LaVoce – Fall 1999
• LaVoce – Spring 1999
• LaVoce – Fall 1998
• LaVoce – Spring 1998
• LaVoce – Fall 1997

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Resources

  • Insurance
  • Industry Links
  • String Instrument Maintenance Guide
  • The Anatomy of the Violin – Learn about the different parts of the violin
  • Anatomy of a Bow – The Ultimate Guide to Violin Bows
  • BACK TO SCHOOL: Preparing for Back-to-School Music Lessons and Orchestra
  • The New Season begins – A Checklist for Professionals
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • La Voce Newsletters
  • Sitemap
  • Renting Vs. Buying Your First Violin, Viola, or Cello
  • Contact us
  • About Us

Contact

1201 Marquette Ave. Suite 150
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
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Phone: 612-375-0708 or
800-279-4323
Fax: 612-375-0096
cgivens@givensviolins.com

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Hours

Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Parking is available at: The Plaza Ramp and the Hilton Hotel Ramp (11th Underground Ramp). Click here for details.

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