Welcome to the online home of Kolstein Music, Inc. and Kolstein & Son, Ltd. – your source for violin, viola, cello and bass instruments, repairs, rentals and accessories.

The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production.

A look in our Media Area will give you video of just a small sampling of the renowned professionals who we’re proud to be affiliated with.

We feature a fine selection of violins, violas, cellos and basses, as well as as well as a full line of bows, cases and accessories.

Our repair and maintenance services are performed by an international staff of expert restoration artists, all working under the supervision of Barrie Kolstein, and cater to the requirements of the upper echelon player as well as the demanding needs of the aspiring student.

Feel free to browse our site, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Kolstein’s is proud to announce the Tina Guo Strings line!

Kolstein is the sole source provider of Liandro DiVacenza™ Instruments and bows.

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