John A. Rowen stringed Instruments is a full-service shop to serve the needs of String Players of violin, viola, cello and bass. My formal training includes master classes at the University of New Hampshire Violin Craftsmanship Institute.
I am a member of the Guild of American Luthiers and a performing fiddler. My business has been operating in Boxord since 1985, first as a sideline to my engineering career and now (since 1994) as a full-time profession. My shop hours are by appointment at your convenience. I can be reached by phone
(978)887-9279 or e-mail j.a.rowen@rowenstrings.com. Please consider my alternative to shops in Boston, Newton, or Cambridge. I offer personal expert service at reasonable and competitive prices.
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This is an example of a top-off repair. Cracks and center seam separations are fixed using special clamps and traditional hot hide glue. Cleats of thin close-grained wood are fitted to reinforce the repair without affecting the sound.
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Yes! You can use a Bass Fiddle as a toboggan! Only kidding!
My kids have been featured with strings attached on our annual holiday card since 1990. Watch this space for a collage of past year's images.
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Happy Holidays to all our customers for the 2007 Christmas and Chanukah celebrations. Don't wait to call or e-mail for last-minute gift ideas. Strings, stands, electronic tuners,
rosin, cases, bows, instruments are available at discount.
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Our Shop is fully equipped to make any part to repair your
instrument. Our machine shop makes any necessary tools and fixtures to get the job done! Audrey and Greg show off our
milling machine with a few parts in progress.
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