Allegro Strings

Allegro Strings Creations, restorations, repairs, and sales of fine stringed instruments and bows. In the fall of 1984, she continued her studies in Cremona, Italy.

Dorothy Smith, owner and luthier at Allegro Strings, has had the pleasure of studying with many renowned European-trained luthiers. This training is fundamental to her approach in the making and restoration of fine stringed instruments and their bows. In March of 1991, she opened Allegro Strings to use her training and follow her passion. In January of 1980, Dorothy started her apprenticeship with

renowned restoration specialist Anton Smith. Moving to Seattle in the fall of 1980 allowed her to make acquaintances with both musicians and makers in the area. Dorothy worked with the late David Saunders and trained under shop foreman, Ernst Luthie. At the close of her tenure with David, Dorothy was employed with Hammond Ashley, the largest violin family workshop on the west coast. Dorothy eventually settled in Bellingham, Washington in the winter of 1988, where Ray Bastien was creating instruments. She developed Ray's repair shop and helped him hand craft 25 stringed instruments in the one and a half years she worked with him. Dorothy has been artfully restoring and creating fine musical instruments ever since, at her shop Allegro Strings. Recently, Samuel Wesner has joined Dorothy as her apprentice in the shop.

It’s Friday and the tools are out! Utilizing all the tools, to finish out the week.
06/12/2026

It’s Friday and the tools are out! Utilizing all the tools, to finish out the week.

06/11/2026

Another great concert at Sycamore Square.
06/06/2026

Another great concert at Sycamore Square.

What a great Saturday morning at the Square; thank you Whatcom flute ensemble.
06/06/2026

What a great Saturday morning at the Square; thank you Whatcom flute ensemble.

Come to the Landing at Sycamore Square in Fairhaven, Saturday at noon. Whatcom Flute Ensemble will be performing their s...
06/05/2026

Come to the Landing at Sycamore Square in Fairhaven, Saturday at noon. Whatcom Flute Ensemble will be performing their spring concert for you. See you tomorrow!🎶🎶🎶

05/30/2026

This 1952 Kay bass has been a fun repair. It’s been a fun repair and now it complete and ready to go home!

Abby’s back; it must be summer!
05/27/2026

Abby’s back; it must be summer!

Address

1200 Harris Avenue #104
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+13606718059

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