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Matchmaking since 2003


 

 

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Matchmaking since 2003


 

 

Caraway Strings is about matching you to the right instrument. Whether you have a beginner student who needs a fractional violin, viola, or cello, or you are a discerning musician in need of a performance instrument, we’re here to help. In addition, we offer in house restoration services with full time luthiers, ready to take care of your already beloved match.

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Rentals, sales, repairs, restoration - we’re here to find your match.

APPOINTMENTS FOR INSTRUMENT REPAIRS, RESORATIONS, OR SALES ARE REQUIRED.

469.329.1040

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View fullsize Ready for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Make sure your instrument is just as prepared for holiday travels as you are with a quality case! Our basic student case starts at $65, with plenty of options for all prices and budgets. Not
View fullsize Scareaway Strings, how may we haunt you? We hope your day is as scary as this toneball.
View fullsize #violinfacts Though a city-dweller by birth, this violin day dreams of becoming a shepherd. He works his factory job, and thinks of all the songs he will sing as he sits in a field with his flock. The sun will shine bright, and a gentle breeze brings
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View fullsize A giant thank you for the years you have served as our administrative assistant at Caraway Strings, @sarahnicolecello ! Sarah helped define an era over here, as the shop battled through covid, and over these last few years we expanded our showroom an
View fullsize When you need a quality setup, but spooky.
View fullsize Caraway Strings owner/luthier @roziedeloach alongside Erin Fox-Wells, orchestra director for @parkhilljhorchestra and DAAYO, will be conducting a workshop for students interested in learning about instrument maintenance and light repair work. If yo
View fullsize LABELED: FERDINANDO ALBERTI 4/4 VIOLIN #violinfacts This violin is a treasure to many modern makers of chocolate. The cocoa bean was not discovered by Europeans until the 16th century. An important cultivation by the Mexica, chocolate/cocoa beans we
View fullsize Ernst Heinrich Roth 4/4 Violin 1975 #violinfacts It is known among violinists that choosing your companion in music is one of the most important decisions one could embark on. The right instrument can make your time and effort performing more enjoya
View fullsize VIOLIN REPAIR: Double Cheek Graft #whatsonyourworkbench We received a violin in desperate need of a double cheek graft. The peg holes were too close and failing. To combat this we removed the old cheek graft, which had mismatched wood, and used dent
View fullsize SAXONY 4/4 VIOLIN OF GERMAN ORIGIN #violinfacts Restoring a precious manuscript to its former glory is an art just as much it is a trade. This violin is a highly regarded conservationist at the Louvre Museum in France. Working side by side with othe
View fullsize Ernst Heinrich Roth 4/4 Violin 1966 #violinfacts This violin was the first musical instrument to complete a full orbit of the Earth. In 1967, engineers at NASA worked tirelessly to build a capsule perfectly attuned to the pressure and humidity requi
View fullsize Happy Holidays from Caraway Strings! 🎄 Caraway Strings will be closed for the following days: Christmas Eve - 12/24 Christmas Day - 12/25 New Year’s Eve - 12/31 New Year’s Day - 1/1 Schedule your holiday shopping with us before it&rs
View fullsize “Mele Kalikimaka” Ukuleles are a wonderful 🎄 Christmas gift for your musician friend or family member! 🎼 We’ve got Kala and Waterman ukuleles in stock. 🎅 Stop by our shop @carawaystrings to see more of our selection. #holidays
View fullsize Check out our selection of new rosins! A perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite musician. We’ve got everything from Pirastro to Hidersine, Kolstein, Gustave Bernardel, and even hypoallergenic rosin. Don’t wait before it’s to
View fullsize We had a beautiful viola de gamba visit our shop this week for a bridge set-up and bow re-hair. Interesting facts: The viola de gamba is an instrument from the baroque period of music. It has a total of 6 strings, which are made of gut. The sizes c
View fullsize That winter chill is coming in! Well, almost, Texas weather can be unpredictable. While you’re gearing up for the unlikely cold front or the distant snow storms, have a look at our inventory of cases that will keep your instrument nice and
View fullsize Restoration in Progress… Here we have some touch up work, BEFORE and AFTER, of one of our restoration violins. (Swipe to view results) What a difference! #whatsonyourworkbench #violinrestoration #luthier #luthiery #violinshop #richardsontx