McCarten Violins, LLC

McCarten Violins, LLC We are the only full service string instrument shop in Greater Providence selling, servicing and renting violins, violas and cellos. Mr.

Services:

Custom Made Instruments:
Mr. McCarten will make a violin, viola or cello to suit the most discriminating ear at an affordable price. With every custom-made instrument, the client's satisfaction is guaranteed or the entire purchase price will be refunded

Sales:
McCarten Violins sells new and vintage stringed instruments from America, Europe and Asia to suit every budget. [Check out www

.violins.mccarten.com for detailed information.] A collection of instruments made by violin-making students of the North Bennet Street School provides a rare opportunity to own an entirely hand-crafted instrument for a very affordable price. Rentals:
We rent violins, violas and cellos for beginning and advanced students. McCarten personally inspects and sets up each instrument before it is rented. In addition to being expertly set up, every rental instrument is delivered with high quality strings, a suitable bow, a case and rosin. Every rental builds equity which can be used later to purchase an instrument from the shop. Setup and Tonal Adjustments:
We offer expert set-up and tonal adjustment to suit every player's requirements. Repair and Restoration:
If your instrument is damaged or just time-worn, we provide free repair estimates. All repairs and restorations are done expertly and quickly. Bows and Accessories:
We carry a variety of bows for sale. The shop performs bow rehairing services at reasonable prices and with quick turn-around. We also stock those accessories most often needed by professional and student musicians.

11/07/2024

Due to family commitments and a general sense of grief, the shop will not be open this Saturday, November 9. I will, however, make it up to you by being there on Monday from 11AM to 3PM (Yes. I know its a holiday.)

10/25/2024

Dear customers and friends. Beginning this week I will be in the violin shop ON SATURDAYS ONLY from 11AM to 3PM. I remain available to help out in emergencies or if anyone cannot come in on Saturday. Just email me at [email protected] and we can work something out. I check the incoming email several times each day so do not hesitate to reach out.

09/08/2024

For those who missed my recent announcement, I have decided to slow down a bit more and to spend more time at home. So, as of October 19, the shop in Pawtucket will be open for business only ONE DAY EACH WEEK. That day will be Saturdays from 11AM to 4PM.

The instrument rental business will continue as always and I will continue to take in repair and restoration work. But the turnaround for that work may be a bit slower as I will be doing the work in my home shop.

I'll consider this to be a trial run. If it turns out that the Saturday schedule or the hours do not suit my customers, I will be open to changing things in order to accommodate those needs.

Thank you for understanding and I look forward to many more years of serving the string instrument players of the community!!

11/07/2023

Special hours this week only!!

The shop is open today (Tuesday) until 6PM and I'll be here tomorrow from 10AM to 1PM. But the shop will be CLOSED on Friday and Saturday. I will be out of town.

But I'll return to usual hours on Tuesday the 14th at noon.

09/21/2023

The shop WILL be open for business tomorrow (Friday) at noon!! Thanks for your patience.

09/18/2023

I'm home from vacation BUT I contracted some kind of virus and need to lay low for a couple of days - you know the drill, rest and fluids. I hope to be back in the shop on Friday. I'll keep you posted here.

Ready to depart for Coast-to-Coast Part II. The blog is up on the website.
09/03/2023

Ready to depart for Coast-to-Coast Part II. The blog is up on the website.

08/30/2023

Dennis is taking a vacation. So the shop will be closed from September 5 through and including September 16 and will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, September 19. Happy Labor Day!! (PS We are resuming our trek across England and you can follow us in the Coast-to-Coast blog linked on the home page of the website)

07/18/2023

Effective immediately, I am reverting to summer hours. For the balance of the summer months, the shop will be open as follows:

Tuesday.........noon to 6PM
Friday............noon to 6PM
Saturday.......noon to 3PM

Have a safe and restful summer!!

04/14/2023

I’ll be in the shop tomorrow but be aware that parking will be at a premium and there may be crowds to navigate. My landlord is hosting an event that promises to be very busy.

04/04/2023

The shop will be closed on Saturday April 8 so that I can attend a family gathering. I will return to regular hours on Tuesday April 11.

Happy holidays everyone. See you soon.

03/08/2023

The shop will be closed on Saturday March 11, 2023. Dennis is going out of town for a college reunion event and will return for regular hours on Tuesday March 14.

Address

1005 Main Street Unit 2201
Pawtucket, RI
02860

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm

Telephone

(401) 312-4260

Website

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