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January 2024 by Eunice Adigun
I was told not to bring my violin there for repairs again. This was repeated several times. It was discriminating despite paying more than the initial amount quoted. I never knew their services were for a specific set of people. So sad ?
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December 2023 by Ultimate Computer Services
Amazing place! Highly recommend for all your string needs. They did a wonderful job restringing my daughters violin bow. Will definitely be coming back and using them again. Thank you!
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August 2023 by Rikki Hein
John is incredible! We have gone to him for our cello needs. He is knowledgeable and extremely talented. His attention to detail is wonderful. Very easy to work with and we are very satisfied every time. We will go back to him for years to come.
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March 2023 by String Poets
We tried a few violin shops over the years. Wamsley Violins is the most professional, accommodating and always does a superb job fixing our instruments. John is a magnificent craftsman who knows what he is doing and we have left always pleased after he worked on our violins, viola and cello.WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THEM!
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October 2022 by Rae Cadd
John is the nicest and the most informed luthier I’ve met since moving to Philly. He worked on my instrument and made great adjustments! They have parking in the back too so it’s super convenient.
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July 2022 by Bunny Hops
Reasonably priced, quality repairs for ancient instruments. The staff are so friendly and understanding of your needs! I am using these folks as long as they stay in business!!!!
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June 2022 by Barbara Brophy
very professional!!! best bow rehairs i have ever had.
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June 2022 by Elisabeth Noel
I only have positive things to say about Wamsley Violins! My husband and I had our bows (one violin, one bass) rehaired there earlier this year and were very pleased with the quality of the work. More recently I took my great-grandfather's violin in for a repair. John took time to listen to what I needed and did an excellent job. It's a joy to be playing the instrument again.I highly recommend Wamsley and plan to go there for all my future string instrument and bow needs.
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April 2022 by Barbara O
Learning an instrument as an adult is painstakingly difficult, especially without a network of family members, or friends to teach all the intricacies. I don't spend much here compared to their usual clientele, but I've always been treated well, whether its luthier traditions, instrument knowledge, sound improvement or general buying guidelines. John and Duana have kept me sane through a tremendous flow of musical knowledge most learn slowly over years, however, my crash course has given me confidence going forward with any musical choices I make, and I look forward to coming back soon whenever I need aid. At the very least, they suffer through my horrible playing and my long winded monologues!- Tyler
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April 2022 by Jacqueline
As a Master at his craft, John is very informative and helpful in sharing his knowledge as a Luthier .He and Duana exceed thier clients satisfaction through knowledge and integrityas well as patience, as they allow the time to be taken to promise a perfect a fit.
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February 2022 by Micah Pak
Great quality bright sounding violins. If seriously looking to purchase a violin as a professional, you may want to look into a violin from here.
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December 2021 by Pamela Kilcoyne
I know no better place to take my violin, than to Mr. John Safian, at Walmsley Violins! His workmanship and knowledge of the violin is superb! Indeed, he reminds me of the beloved Geppetto, making magic in his workshop, by bringing his violins to life. I love going there. To me, this Studio, is better than any candy store, where I am surrounded by a most beautiful display of my favorite instruments
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October 2021 by Brett Gillet
Friendly, knowledgeable, expert care. I don't trust anyone else with my high end violins and bows. They are cost conscious as well, and make recommendations if a repair is going to be spendy. Don't bother schlepping into Philly or lugging up to Moorestown, Walmsley in Haddonfield is all you need.
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October 2021 by Sescily Coney
Amazing and accommodating
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August 2021 by Jacqueline Cella
As a Master at his craft, John is very informative and helpful in sharing his knowledge as a Luthier .He and Duana exceed thier clients satisfaction through knowledge and integrityas well as patience, as they allow the time to be taken to promise a perfect a fit.
