Lashof Violins

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for the Washington D.C. Area
1-F East Diamond Ave. Gaithersburg MD 20877
One block off MD Rt. 355 at the corner of

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

Lashof Violins' Thanksgiving Week Hours:
Tuesday, Nov. 23rd-- 12- 6 pm; Morning by Appointment
Wednesday, Nov. 24th-- 10 am- 3 pm

Friday, Nov. 26th-- CLOSED
Saturday, Nov. 27th-- 12- 6 pm; Morning by Appointment

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.

As warmer temperatures approach, remember, Never leave your instrument or bow in a hot car. Treat your instrument as you should a child or pet. See our Maintenance section for more info.

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:

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.

Lashof Violins would like to congratulate David Lashof, the 2008 recipient of the MCYO Chester J. Petranek Award. This honor is bestowed annually upon "persons or an organization for outstanding community service in enriching the musical life of the Washington Metropolitan Area." We at Lashof Violins are proud of Mr. Lashof and of his unfailing commitment to the music community in the greater Washington, DC area and beyond.
Lashof Violins introduces The Precipitube Humidifier. The most effective violin case humidifier on the market today. Please stop by for an exclusive look. This new simple devise will provide up to 10 days of humidity to your case maintaining the proper levels for instrument care.
Super Special Deals

Graduate of the Violin Society of America Members

1- F East Diamond Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-330-2606