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Welcome to Stearns Violins, Inc., a fine violin shop in beautiful Hartville, Ohio, conveniently located near Akron, Canton, and Cleveland. We are a professional violin shop, specializing in violin making, restoration, repair, and instrument appraisal. We love our customers and your needs are important to us. As a musician, string teacher, or collector of violin family instruments, we are here to make your life easier. Whether you need a bow rehaired or are looking for a new instrument, Stearns Violins is here to meet your needs. We have the largest inventory of fine violins, violas, cellos, and basses and bows in Northeastern Ohio. Our nationwide rental program that is second to none.

About Rodger A Stearns

Violin making started out as a fascination for Rodger Stearns as a boy of fourteen, when he made his first violin under the direction of a master craftsman. Throughout the ensuing years this unique craft has been developed through study and diligence in applying the age old secrets of the fine masters.

About Robert Stearns

Robert Stearns, Rodger's son, is also a skilled violin maker and has been working alongside his father for many years. Robert has learned the art of violin making and restoration from his father and is continuing the tradition of creating and preserving beautiful instruments.

Our Services

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Rental Services

Rent Now We provide great quality rentals for violin, viola, cello and upright bass. Our instruments are set up by our knowledgeable team for optimal sound and comfort. We make it easy for you and for your instructors.

Violin and Viola Making & Commissions

Rodger has been making violins and violas since the age of 14, when he made his first one. The passion he developed at this young age has continually grown over the past 50 years and he has become a Master Luthier. Robert is also making a violin, to be completed this fall.

Restoration & Repair

Restoration of fine professional and antique instruments is a major part of the work of our violin shop. Literally hundreds of instruments pass through our hands every year and our loyal customers bring or send us their precious instruments from all over the United Stated and internationally. Both Rodger and Robert have studied with some of the worlds finest makers and restorers. They also do instrument repair, every thing from the most basic student repairs to the most complex.

Appraisal

Appraisal needs can arise from simple curiosity to the need for insurance coverage value assessment. Appointments are preferred and can take up to an hour, depending your needs. Costs for an appraisal are $20 (verbal assessment per item), $85 (written appraisal for insurance purposes) and $125 (written appraisal for insurance purposes with photographs) and up for more detailed appraisals requiring consultation for certification. Please note: We do not to certified IRS appraisals over $5,000. If you need this type of appraisal, we have a select group of appraisers that we can refer.