Claire Givens Violins

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1201 Marquette Ave Ste 150
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Claire Givens Violins was founded in 1977 and is located in Downtown Minneapolis. They are dealers, makers, and restorers of fine violins, violas, cellos and their bows for the entry level to the professional player. Claire Givens Violins has a full service workshop comprised of professional makers and restorers, including a full time bow department. The shop uses the highest standards to assist their customer's with restoration and repairs. They have proudly served their local string community for the last 40 years and provide service nationwide and online at www.givensviolins.com. Givens Violins staff members are string players who are knowledgeable about their inventory, accessories, and cases. Claire Givens Violins partners with Andrew Dipper Restorations, founded in 1980 by Andrew Dipper, with a specialty in Early Music and museum restoration. Our memberships include: Entente Internationale des Maitres Luthiers et Archetiers d' Art (EILA), American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers (AFVBM), and the Appraisers Association of America.

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4.511 reviews
David R.
7/28/2025

I live in a far-away city, but I visited Givens Violins on two different occasions (35 years apart!) while searching for a new instrument. Even though my instrument budget changed by factor of...

Chris C.
11/27/2023

As fate would have it, I found myself 1200 miles away from my Wisconsin home in the deep South, playing fiddle/violin shows on the Atlantic beach nearly every day. I needed bows rehaired and I...

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Sarah S.
4/9/2014

When I was a young student, my family bought my first good cello from Givens Violins. Even though I was about 12 at the time, I still clearly remember the kindness and care Claire took to make...

William T.
3/28/2020

I bought a violin there and the whole experience was delightful. Leah helped me try out many wonderful violins, identified my poorly articulated preferences, and then brought out a violin that...

Brad P.
3/31/2015

I bought my first cello from Claire Givens about four years ago. I had been playing for only a year and I didn't know much about cellos. They we're wonderful. They matched my (meager) abilities...

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