Wichita Violin Shop

08/20/2023

BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS - INSTRUMENT RENTALS STARTING AT $19.95/month.

NEW band teacher approved instruments starting at $29.95/mo, including service contract.

NEW orchestra teacher approved instruments starting at $25.95/mo, including service contract.

Lightly used instruments usually available starting at $24.95/mo for band instruments and $19.95/mo for orchestra
instruments.

Rental plan with purchase option.

OR... 0% 12 month financing available as well on purchases.

USA made alternatives for trumpet, trombone, and clarinet.

Most of the orchestra instruments are European made.

Best price on outright purchases.

Rent as long as you like – no “four month minimum”.

5 in-store instrument technicians here to fix any problems quickly.

Loaners are usually available when your instrument is in for service.

Please see full info and prices in the photos. Share this post and like our page for $10 off first month rent!

Don't take a risk with a garage sale find, come see us for the best quality new and sanitized rental-return instruments.
All rental-return instruments go through a three step process to properly clean them. All brass instruments are fully
disassembled, cleaned with soap and water, dried and then treated with a 70% alcohol solution. All woodwind instruments
are fully disassembled, body washed out with soap and water, then treated with 70% alcohol solution.

Ask yourself these questions if you're already renting from someone else or are considering it...

Does it seem like you're paying too much or will be to OWN the instrument?

Does the other store not have a "trade up" policy for stringed instruments if you started with a smaller size?

Do you feel like you're setting your child up for failure with your garage sale bargain find that constantly needs
repairs, or the instrument you played in school decades ago?

Does the store you are thinking of renting from not have a repair shop and they want you to "trade" for a similar used
instrument if yours needs service? (Ewww....)

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you should come see us!

11/02/2021

Just got in a really nice cello on consignment by Scott Cao, model STV750 Peter Guarneri copy with W.E. Dorfler bow and hard case. $2595 would be great for an advanced player.

10/21/2020

Don't forget, many of our instruments are listed on our Reverb page, complete with photos and videos! Thanks to Marta for some beautiful sounding videos! As always, contact us directly for best pricing and more information. https://reverb.com/shop/wichitabandinstrumentco?product_type=band-and-orchestra&category=string

06/20/2020

Thank you very much Marta for some beautiful sounding videos on some of our violins. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel and subscribe!

This is a violin made by Alfred Vidoudez in Geneva, 1912 Bach Adagio from Sonata No. 1 in G minor Mozart Concerto in G Major Vivaldi Summer 3rd mvmt from The...

03/24/2020

ATTENTION MUSIC INSTRUMENT STUDENTS, MUSICIANS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS:

Sedgwick County Kansas has issued a stay-at-home order, we hope to be fully staffed and back on April 24, 2020. Contrary to what another store in town is saying, we are not considered an "essential business" and we don't want to risk the safety and health of our employees or customers. However, as an on-line retailer, we ARE allowed to ship to you. Much of our inventory is listed on our Reverb and Ebay stores please see links below. Note, for items that we sell directly to you, and not through Reverb, Ebay or Amazon, we are NOT obligated to collect sales tax outside of the state of Kansas. Feel free to message us directly if you have any questions and for the best possible price!

https://reverb.com/shop/wichitabandinstrumentco

and

https://www.ebay.com/str/wichitabandinstrumentcompany

We know that many of you want to continue making progress with your musical instrument studies. If you find yourself with more time at home than usual, this is the perfect time to practice!

If you or someone you know teaches musical instrument lessons online and would like us to add you to a list we are compiling on our page, please message us with your full name, phone and other contact information, a list of instruments that you teach, and if you wish, a short bio about yourself as well. We will compile a list of instructors and post it at the top of our page.

We will even pay for one online lesson with an instructor of your choice (value up to $25) with any instrument purchase or rental over $199.

Our goal is to promote the continuation of student's learning during this time of social distancing. Thank you for supporting your teachers and small businesses during this time.

03/18/2020

Please rest assured that we are taking preventative steps towards safeguarding our employees and you, our customers.

We are wiping down and disinfecting all frequently touched surfaces with Clorox wipes multiple times daily. This includes all door handles, railings, counter tops, telephones, computers, and plumbing fixtures.

We are still open our regular business hours, but ask that customers please help our community by taking some extra steps. If you do visit our shop, we ask that you use the hand sanitizer we have provided before handling any instruments. And, of course, please wash your hands before leaving. Let one of our employees know when you are finished playing an instrument, so that he may disinfect the instrument for the next person.

We are also asking folks that if you are not intending to purchase an item, please refrain from handling our instruments. We know this goes against our normal policy...we love to have people play our products. But at this time, we are asking you to minimize your contact with our merchandise.

We are working on a system for disinfecting our violin family instruments. Because most disinfectants are alcohol-based, they can damage varnish on violins, which creates a conundrum. After consulting with medical professionals, we believe we have a system in place that will work.

Our customers' health and safety is important to us. If you prefer social distancing, we are already long established as an online and phone retailer. Call or email for assistance.

Please take care of yourselves and your neighbors!!

12/06/2019

Sometimes we get some really nice violins here in Wichita! Here's one we have on consignment from a good friend of ours, will only be here for a couple weeks.

WICHITA Violin Shop 2525 East Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67211

An authentic violin of the Florence School, the workshop of Pietro Malvolti, bearing the original label dated 1736.

The instrument is in fine restored condition, without major damage.

The body measures 352 mm.

Accompanied by certification from J. & A. Beare, London. Available for trial by appointment.

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Wichita Band Instrument Company dates from 1953, is a small musical instrument emporium in Kansas. In January, 2020, we celebrate sixty-seven years in business.

Although our primary business is associated with wind instruments, we've had a small violin department since the 1970's.

11/22/2019

WICHITA VIOLIN SHOP is having a BLACK FRIDAY SALE two days only: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29th and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th.

Take an additional 10% off our tag price, OR get 0% INTEREST for 18 months by financing through Synchrony (pending approval).

Sale covers most of our new and used violin, violas, cellos, and basses IN STOCK days of sale.

Please visit our Reverb page from more pictures!

http://reverb.com/shop/wichitabandinstrumentco

11/07/2019

fine French violin by Charles Quenoil bearing the original label “Charles Quenoil / 8 Faub. St. Denis /�Paris, 1937 / No. 33". The back is of two pieces of maple of broad irregular figure, the table spruce of narrow�grain, widening considerably to the flanks. The oil varnish is of a red-brown color. Back length is 352 mm.�Weight, without chin-rest, is 390 grams. The instrument has come to us in superb original condition. �
From William Henley's Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers: "Born at Mirecourt, 1878. Italian replicas in traditional grand manner seldon achieved by the French moderns. Supple varnish".

10/23/2019

Thank you to all of our new and returning customers! We are excited to have had a small part in introducing music into so many homes! Wichita area schools have incredibly gifted teachers, and your students are lucky to have such dedicated professionals teaching them.

Don't forget: all instruments we rent or sell come with a FREE 24-month warranty. So if an accident happens, have no fear...we will fix it!!

08/14/2019

Don't forget it's back to school season here! We also rent and sell band and orchestra instruments!

PARENTS OF BEGINNING BAND OR ORCHESTRA STUDENTS…
New band and orchestra teacher approved instruments starting at $23.95/mo, including service contract.
Lightly used instruments usually available starting at $19.95/mo
All rent applies to purchase.
USA made alternatives for trumpet, trombone and clarinet
European made stringed instruments
Best price on outright purchases.
Rent as long as you like – no “four month minimum”.
8 full-time in-store instrument technicians here to fix any problems quickly.

Ask yourself these questions....
What will you actually be paying total to own the instrument?
Does the other store sell a quality brand of instruments?
Does the other store have a "trade up" policy for stringed instruments if you started with a smaller size?
Is it going to cost too much to fix the instrument you played decades ago in high school, or the "bargain" you found at a garage sale?
Wichita Band Instrument Co.
316-684-0291

08/02/2019

Just a reminder that we offer top quality, teacher approved string instruments both for sale and on a monthly rental basis. All sizes available, in new and gently used condition. More details to come soon.