Bridgewood & Neitzert Ltd
Musical instrument store Bridgewood & Neitzert Ltd, 146 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0JU, United Kingdom:
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Address: 146 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0JU, United Kingdom
Website: bridgewoodandneitzert.london
Phone number: +44 20 7249 9398
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Latitude: 51.5619202Longitude: -0.0811347
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Flo Brodley
Gary is a master craftsman at the highest level. In the past year I've brought in a Mongolian upright bass fiddle and a very non-standard custom built Indian cello both with several very fiddly repair issues and upgrades. He was completely unfazed by either job (I'm sure I would've got funny looks at other luthiers!) and the end result was perfect - both instruments sounding better than when they were brand new! The playability was substantially improved as the setup was tweaked to perfection e.g. substantially improved string spacing, string height and fingerboard shooting on the cello. He even troubleshooted a built-in pickup which hasn't worked for years and was extremely difficult to access. After having some bad experiences at a couple of other repair shops this is literally the only place I would trust for services or repairs on any stringed instrument, cello, bass, violin or otherwise!
2 months ago
Deniza Miranda
Wonderful shop full of amazing elves doing great repair work.
2 weeks ago
Nathan Scarbrough
Very helpful staff and a great choice of instruments.
3 weeks ago
Kathy Xydis
Very very happy with the work Gary has done on my 2012 Julien Bachellier cello. He carried out repairs on a crack around the sound post area and then did some sound adjustment, including changing the bridge (from French to Belgian). All in all, my instrument is sounding amazing. Thanks Gary!
9 months ago
Daan Hulsbergen
Expect to pay a HIGH PREMIUM to get your INSTRUMENT REPAIRED/SOLD FROM HERE.
Valued our violin at £2000, had a broken bridge, after charging £800 for the repair and for their selling fee, our take home was £400. And then after they sold it we weren't even given the money until we chased them for 3 months. We feel a bit taken advantage of for trying to support a local company.
Update: have increased the stars to 3* upon being contacted by the company and advised that delays are due to covid. Leaving the review up to ensure people are aware of very high repair costs and that there’s a good chance you’ll end up with the “bottom end of their price range estimates” as we did.
11 months ago
corey starbuck
I had a new bridge fitted on my double bass at Bridgewood and Neitzert and it's literally perfect! The craftsmanship is top of the line. A fantastic upgrade, it's brought my bass to life. It was certainly well worth the trip to get such fine work done. I would highly recommend these guys and will definitely use them again in future.
1 month ago
Jean Japon
Good experience went for a violin repair and was done swiftly. Good knowledgeable staff
3 weeks ago
Aleks Fefelov
I love this shop, its so great having it around the corner. I'm a beginner and recently bought my first violin here. I have just been back for a shoulder rest fitting. I was given so much time and attention on both occasions.
2 months ago
Jen Raber
Very knowledgeable and friendly. Amazingly they let you take the instrument home for 2 weeks before you commit to the purchase.
1 month ago
Rhe Lee
Very friendly and honest. I went in to buy a new violin and took my daughters current violin. They fixed the dodgy E-string and advised to wait for the next size or until teacher said to upgrade to get a better instrument. Will be definitely be back in the near future. If they are busy then please be patient as they are taking very good care of each customer and not rushing (my observation as I waited).
5 months ago
John Mlynczak
This is a traditional violin and cello shop who specialise in selling on previously loved instruments. They also repair, something they do very well if other comments here are to be believed. Every effort is made to ensure the purchaser is extremely happy with their instrument. I feel I must comment on a previous review here which concerned the way they were treated and the implication that only white middle class people were spared any time. My wife who is Asian was surprised by this as she has always been treated with respect. Being a white man I also take exception to this comment. I am aware that to be spoken to in a straight forward manner may be misconstrued by some, but there is a lot of knowledge and they are willing to spend a great deal of time ensuring his customers are happy. Buying a cello or violin is not something you would do in passing as they cost upwards from £3000. It also takes time to hear the various instruments that are offered to test. There may have been a misunderstanding in this respect.
2 weeks ago
Malcolme Brunette
A truly brilliant shop which I've used now for several decades! I've had bridges cut, fingerboards shot, and bows re-haired - all of which have been expertly executed by the talented staff. Always a warm welcome and full of clear advice - Gary (Bridgewood) helped me buy my first Electric violin! I play violin professionally and would definitely recommend them for all string instrument work - so refreshing to find a music shop where the staff aren't just about commission, they have time for you.
9 months ago
Cheria Hay
Friendly staff, good selection of instruments. I bought a step-up from my student violin here. Best to call and make an appointment beforehand as they can get busy.
5 months ago
Barbara Sorrow
Such a great service. Thank you!
5 months ago
Haval Ismail
Very helpful i was so pleased I was offered the chance to try out a violin..Very helpful
2 months ago
Michael Guetzko
Good quality workmanship and real knowledge available to walk-in customers.
2 months ago
Micah Vogel
Serious place for the violin family in Stokie N16 - helpfull and friendly staff.
8 months ago
Serhii Panchenko
Great place for serious and amateur musicians
6 months ago
Pankaj Jajodia
Thanks to the wonderful experts at Bridgewood & Neitzert for bringing my cello back to life after a major accident. It not only looks as if nothing happened it sounds amazing!
5 months ago
sophia bansal
Superb stock. Great staff and resident experts and makers of true excellence.
4 months ago
Karen Warner
One of the best stringed instrument shops in London. For repair or to buy a baroque or modern violin, viola, cello. Excellent staff; very knowledgeable.
2 weeks ago
Jessenia Martinez
Did a great job with my bow rehair. Ready in a day. London price of £60.
5 months ago
Troy W
Always very helpful with my awkward string requests, knowledgeable, prompt postage. I've been annoying them for fifteen years and no one has ever been rude to me!
2 weeks ago
kim hendrix
amazing choice for variety, lots of different price ranges, and very helpful staff.
6 months ago
Susan Idicula
They are very friendly and offer great help and advise.
8 months ago
Jacqueline DeGiorgio
Always very helpful, and able to work with the wide range of violins that I use and work with.
2 weeks ago
Catherine Gillmor
Great spot for service and advice
5 months ago
Asef Khurshan
always very helpful
5 months ago
Victorique
Thanks for your feedback!
6 months ago
Kellee Ward
Helpful
8 months ago
Alexis Miettinen
Wish they opened before 10am - it's proved impractical several times now.
5 months ago
Candy Stone
Very rude staff unfortunately, not a very nice experience as a client.
9 months ago
