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

It's time to start thinking about instrument and bow humidity! Need more information about proper humidification techniques? Learn more about The Precipitube Humidifier®.

Please remember, your instrument is happiest in climates where you are--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.

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.