Segel Violins
44 3rd Street
Troy, NY 12180


Providing high quality instruments, repairs and maintenance at an affordable price to all players, from student to the professional musician.

Offering a wide variety of SHEET MUSIC for string and many other instruments.
Selected gift items, cases and accessories for the musician.

Conveniently located in historic downtown Troy at the corner of Second Street and State Street.

Store hours, info and appointments:
518.266.9732


Services provided include:
An experienced professional does careful instrument set-up and tonal adjustments.

Careful repairs are done, with the player in mind,
including the following:
*Adjusting and/or replacing pegs
*Gluing open seams
*Adjusting or replacing soundpost
*Fitting new bridge
*Repair of cracks
*Repair or replacement of worn fingerboard
*And many other repairs and adjustments

Expert bow rehairing done in shop with quick turn-around.

Bow repairs including replacement of mother-of-pearl "eyes" and slides and replacement of ivory tip.

Large selection of bows, strings, rosin, shoulder rests, cases and a variety of unique gifts and accessories are always in stock.

Free "check-up" for your violin, viola, cello and bow.

Expert advice provided to help you choose your new instrument, bow, or case whether you are a novice player or an
experienced professional.

Things every string player should know:

· Violins, violas and cellos are easily affected by changes in temperature and humidity.Sudden changes may cause the seams to open up, or may cause the instrument to crack.
· Leaving your instrument in a hot car may cause damage to the varnish or other serious damage.
· Bow hair is quickly affected by changes in humidity, and may seem too long in humid weather, or seem too short in very dry weather.
· Cases should always be latched securely when the violins and violas are placed in them to prevent the instrument from falling out. We have seen the damage caused by this acciden- tal situation.
· Rosin dust, on the instrument and bow stick, should be cleaned with a soft dry cloth.
· Never use furniture polish!
· Player should check the bridge periodically to be sure that it's not warping. Straighten back to a square and upright position to help in preventing the bridge from falling over and/or breaking.
· The bow is easily damaged and should be handled carefully. Latch bow into the case after being used. Loosen the hair when putting bow away to help prevent warping of the stick.
· Player should be careful not to get oil or dirt from the hands on the bow hair.
· Have bows rehaired regularly.
· The player should contact a professional shop if a problem is noticed, and don't attempt making repairs at home without first seeking expert advice.