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Charles and Ed Mingo, Pirastro

We had a visit from Ed Mingo, Pirastro, and learned all about the Pirastro Korkferest.

Charles and Klaus Clement

On a recent trip to Madrid for a Violin Maker's conference, Charles and Klaus Clement had a chance to catch-up. Klaus' instruments, when we can keep them on the shelves, are available in our shop.

Endre and Jose Luis setting a soundpost

A soundpost must be exactly the right height and be set in exactly the right spot in order for an instrument to produce its best sound. Here's Endre demonstrating just how it is done as Jose Luis looks on.

Erica giving a cello a whirl

Erica Garcia, a member of our staff as well as a student at the renown Cleveland Institute of Music, helping our luthiers tonally adjust a cello before it is offered in our shop.

Charles adjusts an instrument

Charles gives his personal attention to many of the instruments in our shop to ensure they're set up for optimum tone and playability. Be it a repair, a rental, or an instrument for sale, be assured that your instrument is in good hands.

Derek displays the Lillo Salerno Violins

Just in! After waiting for months, the Lillo Salerno violins arrived from Germany and ready for set-up. These instruments are beauties and are now ready for a test drive!

Charles with other members of The International Alliance of Violin and Bow Makers for Endangered Species

Charles is the secretary of this charity organization which works to drive conservation programs in multiple countries to ensure the preservation of hardwoods, local industries and economies, and the future musical traditions.

Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble!

Some of items on our luthier's workbench. Maintaining, polishing, and making our instruments sound and look their best is meticulous work!

Classical Guitars

We have a lesson program, and a great selection of instruments and accessories!

The Long Island Violin Shop is your source for Classical Guitars. We are a dealer of Ibanez and Alhambra guitars and have a full lesson program.

Lillo Salerno

Lillo Salerno, an Italian maker trained in Cremona, and his dog.

Meet Lillo Salerno, an Italian maker who set up his workshop in Germany. Visit our blog to learn a bit about him and come into our shop to try his instruments.

Elm Street Bass

Here's a photo of one of our lovely basses.

Visit our String Family in Smithtown

Our Smithtown Shop is looking and feeling amazing. It's gotten a complete makeover, and the instrument family has settled in a corner. Come by and test some out.

Some of our Amazing Inventory

We have something for every level and every budget! Our wide assortment spans multiple levels. We're experts and we're here to help. Make an appointment, receive personalized service, and take an instrument out for a trial!

Joanne Nastasi and a Young Student

One of our outstanding teachers, Joanne Nastasi, teaching piano to a beginner.

Donna Lightfoot at LIVS

Donna Lightfoot visited us today! Donna is the artist who painted the Four Seasons on the front of our counter.

Charles Leading a Workshop for String Students

Charles visited Gemini Youth Orchestra and led a workshop. He educated the string students and their parents on instrument maintenance, accident avoidance, and instrument insurance. The students were able to have many of their questioned answered and enjoyed the experience. A good time was had by all!

Halloween at the Long Island Violin Shop!

Always a great place to Trick or Treat!

Smithtown Window by Charlotte

Charlotte, our Smithtown store manager, really knows how to decorate!

We've made big changes at our Smithtown store, newly renovated storefront, updated carpet, expanded inventory! It's looking lovely!

Charles & Sherman Shen

Sheman Shen, violinmaker, is also a chair maker!

While attending the Violin Society of America Convention in Baltimore, MD, Charles had the pleasure of running into Sherman Shen. Mr. Shen is also a violin maker, but did you know he is the inventor or the Vivo folding chairs? We carry them in our shop as well as in our online store.

A Happy Student!

Adelaide received a violin for Christmas!

Adelaide is a budding violinist who takes lessons in our store. She was so happy to find the violin she wanted under her tree on Christmas morning!

John Jordan Electric Violin

An electric violin being crafted.

We will work with our customers and custom build what they like. Here's a John Jordan electric violin in Spalted Maple in the works. The customer will get to choose the one she wants. Stay tuned for the next update.

Violin & Varnish

Touching up an Old Violin

Restoring a violin that is over 100 years old takes time and skill. Derek is carefully blending the colors to perfectly match the varnish of this instrument.

Endre Fischer Violin 2024

Endre Fischer has crafted several instruments, and they've all sold very quickly. This beautiful violin is nearly finished and will be offered in our shop before the end of the calendar year. Stay tuned to social media for an update.

Dale Stuckenbruck, Rick Garcia, Charles Rufino

Violinist Dale Stuckenbruck visited our shop and caught up with his former student, Rick Garcia, a violin teacher here, as well as with his violin's maker, Charles Rufino.

Ribbon Cutting, St James, November 1, 2025

Charles Rufino, members of his staff, and guests were on hand for the Grand Opening of our St James Shop!

Several new instruments and outfits available for your Spring Break Shopping! Too new for the website!

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