J P Guivier & Co Ltd
Musical instrument store J P Guivier & Co Ltd, 99 Mortimer St, London W1W 7SX, United Kingdom:
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Address: 99 Mortimer St, London W1W 7SX, United Kingdom
Website: guivier.com
Phone number: +44 20 7580 2560
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Latitude: 51.5174163Longitude: -0.1422574
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obie bowman
I contacted the folks here about an issue with the pegs on my violin slipping. I explained I'd bought it online from another music store so it had never had a professional set up. They said I could drop it in and they'd take a look. The lady on the phone and the gentleman who greeted me at the door were both very friendly and helpful. Within half an hour of dropping it off they talked me through my options and the price points for them (either just fix the issue with the pegs, or give it a full set up) and I opted to just fix the pegs as it is only a cheaper student violin and would be looking to upgrade soon. They sorted the pegs for me the same day (within a few hours) at a very reasonable cost. The folks here seemed incredibly knowlegable, were very welcoming and friendly. One of the best experiences I've had in a music store of any kind even though it was a simple drop off and collect affair. I'm looking forward to coming back once lockdown is over to look for a new violin!
3 months ago
Robert Vaughn
Excellent
5 days ago
Jeff Klott
JP Guivier is the classic London central fine violin and luthier experience. My parents bought my first violin here in the late 1960s and have used it (not exclusively) ever since. Expert., courteous, and good value for money. Thoroughly recommended.
7 months ago
William Thiboutot
Outstanding customer service. Great product, so helpful management. Highly recommended..
7 months ago
Nigward Edits
Excellent in all aspects. A perfect place to find a suitable string instrument. very good range of instruments and professional management in general.
11 months ago
Matthew Rutkowski
A fantastic shop for strings. We came with our son who was graduating from his first violin (about to take grade V). All the staff were incredibly helpful and gave us space and time to get comfortable with the instrument that he ultimately chose. The advice given was very insightful and led us to feel like we made an informed purchase. Thank you!
1 month ago
Dorothy Booth
Wanted to give 5 stars but the staff member who was serving me was quite unhelpful, I had to ask the advice of a more experienced lady who worked there. Other than that, the service was perfect. They let you practice in a private room, and the selection of bows they offered me were slightly below and above my price point, which was perfect. I bought my violin bow from there and couldn't be happier! Whether you're a student (like me) or a professional, you'll find what you need. Will be going back again.
6 months ago
Andre A
Great for violins bows cellos, cases, strings. Excellent customer service and knowledgeable about the instruments
2 months ago
Rodney Heaven
I've found the staff friendly, informed and very helpful. Superb selection of instruments, and impressive range of strings and accessories. I'm looking to upgrade my own violin and was able to try out a number of instruments in the upstairs room. I will be going back to continue the search. Warmly recommended.
3 months ago
Steven Booth
The best centre for string instruments in London. They recently completed a refurbishment of my antique viola, which included peg bushing, which needed to be done very carefully. The quality of the workmanship was truly outstanding and the resulting sound quality was significantly improved. Robin Hamilton and the team are polite, knowledgeable and attentive. A very different experience to one of their very well know competitors in London, who I approached before going with Guivier. I wholeheartedly recommend the team at Guivier and really cannot sing their praises enough.
4 months ago
Jack Niclsin
couldn't be more happy with the advice and service i had received in JPG. Staff were super friendly, and Richard is simply amazing. Highly recommend to everyone wants anything string-related. Amy
1 month ago
Sara Nordin
Experts in classical stringed instruments. A good place for cellos.
6 months ago
Ezekiel Laten
J P Guivier is now the only place I will go for anything violin-related. I am not a professional musician, nor wealthy but the service I have received on every visit is second to none. Whether emergency soundpost retrieval after my re-stringing attempts, recommendations or purchases every experience has been positive and professional and the knowledge and passion of the staff is always evident. I bought my perfect bow here and the focus was on finding the right fit for me, rather than whatever was at the top of my budget (as i have experienced elsewhere) - clearly true musicians. The shop is beautiful too, which doesn't hurt!
6 months ago
Natasha Enam
Fixed my bow super quickly and gave honest advice a violin repair
6 months ago
John Gilliam
Recommended by my daughter's violin tutor. They are experts, don't overcharge, and give good, honest advice even when it's not for their own gain. I confidently recommend this shop and stringshack.co.uk is the best online supplier for spare strings.
5 days ago
Jane Beane
Great advice on violas received from very friendly and professional staff.
3 months ago
leslea somerville
I had bought a violin elsewhere and not a fancy one at that! But they were were so friendly and helpful, and gave me advice on a shoulder rest and mutes which I then chose to purchase from them. Will definitely return!
6 months ago
Amy Durant
Clearly supportive of musicians. Let's you walk out of the shop with an instrument worth £10,000+ with a fee of only £10 to cover insurance while you decide if you like it. . Try doing that with a car
4 months ago
Taha Taha
Good quality repair luthier, but not very helpful and not so friendly. Staff at the shop till is really nice though. Great location, but would expect a bit more individual approach for professional players who usually know what they want and how they want things to be done.
5 days ago
Devin Oxford
One of the best quality shops for string instruments in London. They combine instruments for all serious budges and violinist. Great customer service and attention to details. The repair service is really good as well
5 days ago
Ivan Alban
We have turned to this store first to rent and then purchase a viola for my daughter. Great and knowledgeable staff.
1 month ago
Roopa Ankireddy
Great store - I do have a question for the owners, would they be able to fit a bridge for my viola?
4 months ago
Puja Halder
Very friendly and welcoming staff and a great selection of instruments
Highly recommend.
4 months ago
Roman Kalmykov
I asked for a advanced Violin and they gave me a range of violins from 500 to 1200 pounds and when I tried them, I could see why they would be advanced which proves that they knew what they were doing and when I chose my violin they gave me the case options and the Bow Options which are a very wide range which I am happy for and the have options for cases which is very good too... They promise to fix my violin when I bought It with a 1 year warranty which was kind of them and A very good store...
6 months ago
Tina Thomas
Great friendly and knowledgeable staff.
1 month ago
kasie Kremenak
Very helpful people and a very nice place.
4 months ago
Stephanie Wells
Enjoy musical instruments and accessories in London. Lovely place, helpful people. Ask for Hill dark or ligth roisin, very enjoyable. I visit whenever I can
4 days ago
Chuck Carter
Very helpful staff and good advice on chin rests. Many thanks. JR
5 days ago
Tristan Jank
Excellent service friendly staff great products at good prices old school shop and charm.
5 days ago
Sharif Ismail
My own long-term luthier having moved hundreds of miles away, I took my cello (for gluing, varnishing, fingerboard, sound-post adjustment - basically needed the lot, barring a bridge - to Guivier's, along with my Sartory bow for rehair. Then I buzzed abroad for Easter. Got cello and bow back yesterday. It looks stunning and sounds astonishing. No new strings: just dedicated, delicate, polished workmanship. Couldn't be more impressed, highly recommended.
5 days ago
Christopher Botta
Excellent service by lovely, trustworthy, knowledgable staff. My violin has never sounded better! They really take the time to explain things to you too so you always leave feeling content.
9 months ago
Julie Ford
Lovely service, incredible bow repair and the best rehairs in London thanks to Kristen the bow specialist there!
6 months ago
Henger Ydrogo
Great shop friendly staff no pressure will buy here again.
4 days ago
Ferdamys TFM
Would not recommend. Staff id not communicate with clarity with my teenage daughter.
6 months ago
Benjamin Carter
Beautiful shop serviced by experts. Highly recommend
7 months ago
Starion Black
Very good service, very good prices (especially for London), and some wonderful instruments!
6 months ago
Charles Bartone
Lovely, helpful staff and large range of accessories
5 months ago
Nicole E
Well furnished, I could find Pi Violin Strings. They have cases and instruments as well..
2 days ago
Amanda K
Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Have extensive range of stringed instruments.
5 months ago
Exodus MKE
Always good service.
4 months ago
Richard Daloise
I went to have some doubts solved and they were so patient and nice
4 days ago
Linda Malone
Personalised service
1 month ago
Marcus Eubanks
Superb
1 month ago
richard granger
Really helpful staff, very reliable service.
8 months ago
Catya Belfer
Helpful staff
3 months ago
Mike Mueller
Very helpful staff
5 days ago
Leo McCoy
Knowledgeable help with stringed instruments
4 days ago
Barb Mueller
Knowledgeable staff, but a little stuffy.
3 months ago
Don Robinson
Nice collection of violins!!
5 months ago
Dianne Sherman
My favorite shop in London
6 months ago
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