Riedstra's Violin Shop Inc - Kitchener, Ontario

Roopa N.

Oh my what do I say about Linda and Quinn; they are highly knowledgeable, so down to earth, super polite and way too friendly. They very well know how to treat their customers with utter respect.

They have a huge collection of violins/bows/violin cases/rosin( can speak for violins, as we were there to shop for those related to a violin). Picked a 130 yrs rosewood bow, Made in Japan after trying 10-12 different bows. We spent a good 2.5 hours just to shop for a bow and the amount of information and knowledge we earned from Quinn and Linda is incredible. They recommended what rosin to buy- to just everything,Violin!

Money is the last of the things and they never project it, one bit. They encourage you to pick what you feel you are comfortable with. Such good people and can't stop praising them for what they are!

Now, we have a place to go when it comes to violin and we would not want to shop at any place else.

A big thank to our violin teacher Rosemary who recommended this store.

All those music lovers, go visit them and you will love this place, their collections and of course the staff!!!!

Jeff E.

This is a small shop that specializes in, you guessed it, violins. the staff here are very friendly and super helpful.

My daughter wanted to play the violin and when she started her lessons, we knew nothing about the violins. We were able to rent the violin for a few months before deciding whether to buy it, and we were able to use the full amount of rental payments towards the purchase of the violin. It was a great way to trial the violin to make sure my daughter enjoyed it without having to commit to buying an expensive instrument right away.

The shop itself is very tiny with minimal space to move around. I would recommend calling ahead and making an appointment. It's not required, but a good suggestion so that you don't have to wait if the staff are already helping someone else.

Andrew W.

They are the best. If my Cellos need new strings, or they need repairs, they are there for me and I don't have to make a long trip to Toronto to get it done.

Ganit K.

Very nice and professional people, so happy to know we can fix our Flute in KW. The service is quick and the prices are reasonable.

Chris M.

Riedstra’s came to the rescue repairing my Cello by providing great service, quality workmanship, a fair price, and in a reasonable amount of time.
I will definitely shop for a future instrument at Riedstra. I have full confidence in them such that I will gladly recommend Riedstra to purchase an instrument or have one repaired.

Stephanie K.

Fabulous service, Linda was helpful from coordinating over the phone to the actual visits to the shop. My go-to for any of my violin needs!

Tina

Loved the repair services - very knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommended.

Got strings restrung, bridge aligned, and pegs re-drilled.

Lorenzo C.

This is the spot.

On vacation and couldn't help but continue bow shopping, didn't have my violin with me but they lent me one to take home and play with the bow. Great stuff. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, decent human beings all around. Worth the drive. I'll be back.