Muni Strings

07/11/2025

Muni Strings is now open in our new, expanded location in Oviedo! We’re excited to welcome you to a larger space with dedicated parking, better accessibility and the same personalized service you know and love.

Our new address is:
2637 W. State Road 426 Suite 1001
Oviedo, FL 32765

Come visit us and see the new shop! We can’t wait to show you around!

09/27/2022

HURRICANE IAN: We will be closed through Friday 9/30 due to Hurricane Ian. We plan to be open on Saturday 10/1 if conditions allow. We will post updates about closures on our website:

WELCOME HURRICANE IAN: We will be closed Tuesday 9/27 at 3pm through Friday 9/30. We plan to reopen on Saturday 10/1 if conditions allow. FALL CLOSURES: We will be closed October 6-8 for the Florida Orchestra Association Conference We are currently open Tuesday - Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-2. Appoi...

09/08/2022

😄Blackwing pencils are now available individually from Muni Strings! Blackwing makes the best pencils for marking music and graphiting your instrument's bridge when changing strings. They mark clearly with very little pressure and do not roll off your music stand. The eraser is extendable and replicable. Professionals around the world use Blackwing pencils and now you can too.
https://munistrings.com/blackwing-pencils/

07/22/2022

Ever wondered why bow hair is always white? Well, sometimes it is grey! Check out our new article "Going Grey"

We have a variety of different hair that we use to rehair bows. Pictured is an example of three of our middle textures which we refer to as Golden White, Grey and Chestnut (from smoothest/lightest to most coarse/darkest). What is the difference? We sort the hair by texture and the result is a strong...

07/16/2022

People have been asking us to share some more pictures of our work so here is a before and after photo sequence. Clean = glossy no polish necessary 😄

06/09/2021

We are so happy to resume walk-in service! 😄 Our hours are Tuesday - Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-2. Appointments are appreciated, walk-ins are welcome.

Thank you to everyone for all the extra effort and planning required to schedule appointments. It was successful and we are very thankful.

01/01/2021

As we reflect on 2020 we never imagined our 10th anniversary would be so turbulent. We started Muni Strings in 2010 to help others experience the joy of music. Your love of music inspires us to keep moving forward no matter what.

Thank you for allowing us to share in your joy. Even while acknowledging the pain of this year it is a constant reminder that music has the power to heal. Music brings us together. Music makes us whole.

Thank you for supporting us for the past decade. We look forward to the next one being full of love and music, appreciation and gratitude.

12/11/2020

This violin had an accident that resulted in two top cracks. The repair turned out perfectly and the violin looks and sounds better than ever! 😅

11/24/2020

Have you ever wondered why some violins project to the back of the concert hall and others sound like they are stuffed with cotton? This article explains a few key aspects of violin amplification.

Violins are the most efficient acoustic amplifiers in the world. They reflect and amplify the energy imparted to the strings without the use of electricity. The quality of a violin can be measured, in part, by its ability to project sound to the far reaches of a concert hall. To understand why some....

11/17/2020

We had requests for more before and after shots from this restoration. Here is another before/after comparison. Enjoy! 😀

11/06/2020

We just finished a substantial restoration job that turned out beautifully!

10/31/2020

Horrors of the violin shop! 😲🎃