Welcome!

Welcome to McHugh Violins. We’re a full-service violin shop in Wichita, Kansas specializing in new and vintage instruments for professionals and students alike. We provide expert repair, restoration and adjustment services for violins, violas, cellos, basses and bows, to assure your instrument is in optimal playing condition. It is our aim to be a partner on your musical journey by providing credible and reliable services to meet your musical needs.

Regular Shop Hours Weekdays Only, Noon to 5:30pm. After a difficult summer, things are back on track once again. Seth Girton has rejoined the shop doing repairs. Seth and I can once again provide quality work with prompt turnaround. We've separated the instrument and bow workshops, giving us better space in both areas. Thank you all, SO much for your ongoing support.
The case tags are back! Our popular and durable case tags are back. Come by and say "hi," and pick up a free case tag for your instrument..

COMPREHENSIVE SELECTION

We offer a comprehensive selection of old and new violins, violas and cellos for sale. All sizes of instruments from 1/16 to full size violins; 12″ to 17″ violas, and 1/10 size to 4/4 size cellos. The range extends from correctly set up student violins, all the way to professional quality instruments and bows.

FULL SERVICE REPAIRS AND RESTORATION

Everyday work comprises bridges, peg and string fitting, crack work, seam gluings and varnish touch in. Long term restorations of fine instruments are always carried out carefully and correctly. Serious repairs include soundpost cracks, broken necks and extensive edge rebuilding.

ACCESSORIES

We offer a full line of accessories. From strings, cases and fittings, chin and shoulder rests, quality rosins, we’ve got you covered – and they’re all competitively priced!

INSTRUMENT ASSESSMENT

We are happy to spend a few minutes giving free verbal evaluations and advice on old and new instruments. If it is deemed necessary, we may spend a little more time on a written evaluation, for a reasonable charge.

BOW WORK

Just about everything -from everyday rehairs, tip plates, grips and windings to involved restorations. A fine bow may need a choice abalone shell eye or slide to replace a missing piece; we keep multiple shells from which to cut, shape and polish color-appropriate pieces.

VIOLINS

VIOLAS

CELLOS

BASSES

We carry a good range of instruments, from student models to professional quality. We recommend that you visit with a friend, teacher or colleague and share the experience of both trying out and listening to instruments.We encourage you to visit the shop and try out instruments within a given range. Consider the purpose; do you want something loud and focused? Perhaps a darker sound? Hopefully you’ll like two or three, and will consider taking them for a period of approval. We allow one week for you try them out in the comfort of your own home, but it’s sometimes wise to hear them in a hall or auditorium to truly understand their capabilities.