Stamell Stringed Instruments

Welcome to Stamell Stringed Instruments.

We are a shop devoted to the violin family of instruments and bows. Here at Stamell's we provide unique services for the players and owners of stringed instruments. As specialists in violin, viola, cello, and bass, we can assist our customers with appraisal information, insurance valuations, repair and restoration, rentals, sales, and all kinds of helpful advice. We also sell all of the best cases and accessories currently on the market.

Our goal is to provide the best services to our customers at fair and reasonable prices. Whether you are looking to purchase your first instrument, to upgrade your present instrument, or find the instrument for a lifetime, we will discuss your needs and learn more about you to help you make an informed, knowledgeable decision.

You'll be able to try out instruments and bows in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Our sales staff can answer your questions and provide information, guidance, and advice. To request instruments or bows for home trial, call or email the shop.
On-Trial Policy

As our customer, you can be assured by our guarantee of each instrument that we sell, as well as our guaranteed trade back policy. Your investment is safe, and your satisfaction is paramount.

Stamell Stringed Instruments was founded in 1989 by Matt Stamell, a trained luthier and musician. Matt attended Hobart College, where he first discovered the art of instrument making. Upon graduation, he enrolled in the Program in Artisanry at Boston University, where he studied with Master Luthier Donald Warnock. From 1982 to 1989, Matt worked in the Boston area; during that time he also attended the Violin Craftsmanship Institute at the University of New Hampshire.

Stamell Strings opened as a full service violin shop in 1989, and has grown to employ full and part time workers, including graduates of the North Bennett St. Violin making program, as well as makers and players from a variety of backgrounds.

Matt is a member of the Violin Society of America, and Appraiser's Association of America.

DIRECTONS TO STAMELL STRINGED INSTRUMENTS:

INTERNET, SHIPPING AND MAIL ORDER RETURN POLICY:
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Stamell Strings is not responsible for return shipping charges unless merchandise is defective or was shipped in error.

Instrument purchases are not refundable. (See trade back policy)

Sheet music purchases are not refundable.

SHOP NEWS: Spring 2010

Happy Spring!

In shop news, we welcome Troy Harris to our Poughkeepsie workshop. Troy is a trained and skilled violin-restorer and a very skilled mandolin maker. We have taken additional space right next to our Poughkeepsie shop to make room for his extensive workshop.

Andrew Gaybaryan and Shirley White continue to work at our Amherst location. Shirley just finished restoring a Joseph Gagliano violin from 1780. The violin was in restoration for a year, and is currently for sale. (attach pix)

Andrew has sold instruments to some notable musicians this year, including violinist Frank Peter Zimmerman. Here is a link to the Stolz Quartet where you can hear violinist Peter Brunt playing Andrew’s violin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnrRiU7916I.

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Violin making is alive and well at Stamell Stringed Instruments:

RODNEY MILLER continues to make wonderful instruments for us from his New Hampshire studio. The “Rodney Miller Series” remains the best workshop made instrument in its price range to be found anywhere. These are instruments roughed out for us in Germany, and graduated and finished by Rodney. The sound compares to instruments many times more expensive. “Rodney Miller, New Hampshire” is fully hand made by Rodney, start to finish. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Miller is one of the most talented violin makers working today.

ANDREW GAYBARYAN is finding fame among classical musicians world wide. His instruments are currently played in the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and by soloists such as Frank Peter Zimmermann, Peter Brunt, and have been praised by such players as Kim Kashkashian, Roman Tottenberg, and Anner Bylsma. Stamell Stringed Instruments is proud to have some of Mr.Gaybaryan’s instruments available for trial. Andrew also continues to do repair work in our workshop.

SHIRLEY WHITE is a master violin restorer, and has recently turned some of her attention to violin making. Currently, Shirley is making a copy of the “Titian” Strad from 1714. Shirley handles most of the major restoration for Stamell Stringed Instruments.

MATT STAMELL is just completing a copy of the “Viotti” Strad of 1709. Matt has made numerous guitars and has over 30 years of repair and restoration experience. This is his first violin, and the violin is available for trial at the shop.

TROY HARRIS is currently making several violins from our workshop in Poughkeepsie NY. Troy is a master mandolin maker, violin restorer and violin maker. His instruments are based on both Stradivari and Guarneri, and are currently in process.

ROGER TREAT makes wonderful violin, viola, and cello bows from his studio in Vermont. Roger continues to do all of our bow work at Stamell Stringed Instruments, and is available each Thursday at the Amherst shop. A selection of his bows are often available for trial and upon request at our Amherst location.

Our motto has long been “a continuing commitment to excellence in stringed instrument craftsmanship”. It is still true today.

Matt Stamell

President

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Even if you don't live near our Amherst, MA shop, you may still be able to meet with us to discuss your stringed instrument needs. Besides the summer locations and summer rentals listed above, our staff makes regular school visits and rental deliveries to locations throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Call us at (800) 766-0936 in advance with requests for products or instrument inquiries so we can be as helpful as possible when we make our trips.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

(Andrew Gaybaryan works on a violin in our upstairs workshop.)

School Visits & Rental Delivery Schedule:

Stamell Stringed Instruments makes frequent trips to many destinations all around New England to sell and service instruments. If you would like to meet us at any one of these locations, you must call or email ahead to schedule an appointment. We will not be able to help you unless you call in advance with your specific request.
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Matt And Molly Guitar Story

From time to time, we invite scholars, makers, players, and instrument enthusiasts to contribute essays on a variety of topics related to instruments and their makers.

Please enjoy the following: On the Violin
by Marvin Bram, professor emeritus of history at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York.

Stamell Stringed Instruments has openings from time to time in our workshop and sales departments. If you would like to be considered for a position in our firm, please submit your personal information, or send us a resume.

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18 KELLOGG AVENUE

AMHERST

MA 01002

Toll Free: 1-800-766-0936

P. 413-256-0936

STAMELL STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, INC.