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.

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

Abby’s back; it must be summer!

05/08/2026

Come to Sycamore Square tomorrow/Saturday for the Flamingo Mermaid Duo at 3pm.

05/07/2026

Check out this 1952 K Bass! Only 70 of this model made. A fun restoration, we’ll see how it goes. Stay tuned.

05/06/2026
05/06/2026

It’s a beautiful day to be who you are, while you do what you do! Ciao!

“Cellos from the other side”
05/01/2026

“Cellos from the other side”

04/30/2026

We have an amazing selection of Cellos.
Come see us and hear their voices!

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

Telephone

+13606718059

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