Expert luthiers restore each instrument sold at Rafael Carrabba Violins after searching the world for great inventory. Carrabba Violins has worked on some of the world’s most cherished instruments including ones produced by Antonius Stradivarius, the Carlo Bergonzi family, Guarneri Del Jesu, the Gagliano family, the Guadagnini family, Thomas Dodd and John Betts. Our craftsmen strive to restore and repair instruments to the finest possible condition, paying meticulous attention to the minutest details.
Rafael Carrabba Violins can offer a verbal estimate, written appraisal (often for insurance purposes) and certificates of authenticity. If you are interested in these services, contact the shop at 206-283-5566 to make an appointment. We can help arrange for shipment of your instrument or bow if you are not able to visit our shop personally. We offer bow appraisals as well. Please contact us for more information.
Shop Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
Rehair Schedule - Six bows will be collected for rehair each Friday, by appointment only, bows will be ready for pick up the next Wednesday by 11:00 am. Please call to make an appointment, bows must be in no later than Friday at 5:00 pm. *rehair prices Violin/Viola $90, Cello $100 & Bass $105
“Rafael Carrabba is so genuine he listens to whatever the needs are of my son and his viola. We have tried other places and believe me they didn’t work, so when I heard about Mr. Carraba I was a little skeptical but he put all my fears to rest and showed us that there are people out here in the world that care about people and his staff are top notch they are all really nice and polite. Nafisa is one of the kindest people that we have had the pleasure of getting to know and we have been coming for at least 3 to 4 years now. There are other shops out there but if you are looking for people that are going to listen to what your needs are when it comes to instruments and try to work with you on meeting those needs as well as treat you with respect when you come in and go out of the shop this is the place to be. ”
