John A Rowen Stringed Instruments

Specialties

Our contacts are extensive. Our instruments are acquired from a variety of local and international sources, including the major auction houses, collectors, private sale, and consignment. Our services are comprehensive. We perform instrument restorations and repairs, as well as bow re-​hairing and repairing. We also provide appraisals for instruments purchased from John A. Rowen Stringed Instruments. In addition, we maintain the most complete and reliable rental program in the country. We stock an extensive selection of books, sheet music, Suzuki materials, cases and accessories-​some exclusive to John A. Rowen Stringed Instruments –that can be purchased directly from our store, by mail, or securely from this website. If you need anything for your violin, viola, cello, or bass, we have it! Our instruments are exceptional. We have dedicated staffs of professional players and violin makers that select each and every instrument and bow we offer. This means that everything from the construction of the instrument to the resonance of the E string is evaluated with careful, experienced eyes and ears. Our Teacher Services have provided teachers with exceptional customer service for many years. By offering the best rental program in the country, a vast selection of new and antique instruments and bows, sheet music, method books, teaching aids, and every imaginable stringed instrument accessory, we help teachers maintain their teaching studios…

Meet the Business Owner

John R.

Business Owner

A practicing Luthier for 30 years, 20 years at this location.

I am also a Call/​Volunteer Firefighter EMT in our small town of Boxford, MA. If I’m out on an emergency, just leave a phone message or email and I will get back to you promptly when I return.