Violin, Viola, Cello Sales and Service

for the Washington D.C. Area

  1-F East Diamond Ave. Gaithersburg MD 20877  

One block off MD Rt. 355 at the corner of  

Chestnut Street & East Diamond Ave. 

At The Gateway to Historic Gaithersburg

Directions and Maps

phone   301-330-2606      fax 301-330-2537  

800-734-5937 

Hours
Open: Tuesday – Saturday  12:00-6:00 pm
Mornings by appointment

Closed: Sunday and Monday

*We will be closing at 2 pm on Saturday, May 18th.

It's that time of year! Time to re-activate your humidifier and protect your valuable investments. Only using an instrument humdifier? Check out The Precipitube Humidifier® for the easiest, most effective way to protect your instrument and bow.

Please remember, your instrument and bow are happiest in climates where you are most comfortable.

Never leave your instrument or bow in a cold car!

      Current Events: 

Lashof Violins is honored to share a short documentary featuring Genevieve, one of the fine luthiers here at our store. A huge thank you to Paul Bothwell who took a special interest in craftsmen and contacted us to work with him on this project. And a special thank you to Fred Lieder who provided the fantastic supporting music which set an amazing tone to the whole piece.

Need more information about proper humidification techniques? Learn more about The Precipitube Humidifier®.

Lashof Violins provides Sales, Rentals, & Repairs for Violins, Violas, Cellos and bows. Plus a full line of Accessories and thousands of the most requested Music titles.

• Large selection of step-up quality instruments  and bows from around the world--including new handmade instruments available for no obligation trials. (We do not ship instruments or sell them online.)
• Great sounding student outfits for purchase or Rental - find out  the questions you need to ask before renting an instrument and why Lashof Violins is your best source for rentals in the Washington area.
• We have a large in-stock selection of Composite bows. Available for prepaid trial anywhere in the US or just walk in.
• Careful, skilled repairs, rehairs, appraisals, and acoustical adjustments. (All work is performed on premises) Why do strings break and other useful maintenance answers.
• Cases, strings, shoulder and chin rests, 1000's of in stock accessories - always discounted.  The truth about string pricing and why you should get your strings locally.
• Lashof Violins believes in honesty and integrity in the violin business. 
• Please read about violin shop/teacher ethics.

Lashof Violins has been presented with many awards including the American String Teachers Association Certificate of Appreciation. Lashof Violins regularly funds or donates instruments to a number of  local and national organizations including:

• Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra 
• Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra
• Frederick County Youth Orchestra
• The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (Lashof Violins donated thousands of dollars in repairs and instruments sent out to students displaced by Hurricane Katrina.)
• The Academy of St. Cecilia Youth Orchestra
• American String Teachers Association  National and Local member
• Suzuki Association of America- Washington D C Area
• The National Philharmonic Summer String Institutes 

      The funds donated are used to keep these organizations operating and also to help deserving students defray tuition expenses.