We hope you enjoy looking around. We are constantly adding products to our site but as we have such a fine stock of Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, Bows & Accessories not everything is listed here. If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us at Thwaites Fine Stringed Instruments. Our staff have many years experience (as players & teachers as well as being violin dealers) serving London & the Home Counties, National and International - so you can be sure we can help you whatever you need.


Thwaites are dealers & restorers of Violins, Violas, Cellos & Double Basses  - established over 35 years ago and with many more years of experience throughout the company.
We offer adjustments, repairs & restorations across the Orchestral String family; bow rehairs & restoration; insurance valuations and appraisals.
We buy & sell violins, violas, cellos & double basses. We have hundreds of instruments & bows catering for all players whatever their age, standard or budget.
Our student rentals scheme for Violin Viola Cello & Bass offers fully maintained, good quality instruments at very competitive prices.
Professional hire of high quality double basses and flightcases for recording & touring. Violins violas & cellos also available.