Business Details
30 Years
experience
Expert Violin Repair and Instrument Sales in KC
Bill's Violin Shop was founded on a lifelong passion for the violin and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. With over 30 years of experience in violin repair and restoration, our owner apprenticed under renowned luthier Wayne Trainor and has served musicians across multiple states since 1996. We specialize in expert repairs, instrument restoration, and sales of violins, violas, cellos, and basses, offering both new and vintage instruments with accompanying accessories. Our dedication to fair pricing and meticulous attention to detail has earned us recognition from local music educators and professional musicians alike. We serve both amateur and professional musicians, providing personalized solutions for instrument maintenance and enhancement.Our shop combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to ensure optimal performance of every stringed instrument. We maintain strong relationships with music programs in the North Kansas City School District and have supported community orchestras for decades. Our owner's dual background in music performance and business management ensures both technical expertise and professional service. We guarantee transparent communication and ethical practices in all our customer interactions. Our decades of hands-on experience and deep industry knowledge position us as trusted specialists in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Services
Violin Repair
Instrument Restoration
String Sales
Bow Maintenance
Custom Setup
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized violin repair expertise
- Our owner apprenticed under renowned luthier Wayne Trainor
- We serve musicians across multiple states with proven reliability
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Our team maintains strong ties to local music education programs
Associations and certifications
- Authorized Aria stand light dealer
What people say
Superb job
Best string repair technicians
Quality work
Honesty and trustworthiness
Consistent enthusiasm
Services
Violin Repair
Specialized repair services for violins including crack repairs, bridge replacements, and tuning peg adjustments. Our technician combines traditional methods with modern techniques to restore optimal playability. Each repair receives personalized attention to maintain the instrument's tonal quality and structural integrity.
Instrument Restoration
Comprehensive restoration of antique and damaged string instruments. Services include bass bar replacement, varnish renewal, and structural reinforcement. We preserve historical authenticity while enhancing playability for modern musicians. Each project receives detailed documentation of work performed.
String Sales
Curated selection of violins, violas, cellos, and basses ranging from student models to professional-grade instruments. All sales include essential accessories like cases, bows, and rosin. We offer both new instruments and carefully restored vintage pieces with verified provenance.
People
Bill Steel
Owner
Master luthier with 30+ years of experience in violin repair and restoration. Apprentice of Wayne Trainor, former member of North Kansas City School District string faculty. Combines technical expertise with performance experience in church and community orchestras.
Questions
What services do you specialize in?
We specialize in violin repair, instrument restoration, and sales of string instruments and accessories.
Do you serve customers outside Kansas City?
Yes, we provide repair services and instrument sales to musicians across multiple states.
What experience does the owner have?
Bill Steel has 30+ years of experience, including apprenticeship with renowned luthier Wayne Trainor.
Are your instruments priced fairly?
Yes, we guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden fees on all instruments and services.
