Everything for the
String Player
Quality instruments, expert repairs, and a rental program built for students—right in the heart of your community.
Instrument Rentals
Monthly, school-year, or annual plans with full rental equity toward purchase. Free size exchanges as your student grows.
Carnatic Music
Central to South Indian classical music since the 1790s. The same violin we rent and service, tuned and played a different way.
Service & Repair
Expert luthier care including bow rehairing, bridge fitting, crack repair, and full setup adjustments. Trusted by local orchestras.
The Right Instrument,
Right Now
Whether it’s a school-year commitment or you want month-to-month flexibility, our program is designed to grow with your child—without the financial risk.
- Rental Equity Program50% of your rental payments apply toward buying an instrument, and the credit never expires.
- Free Size ExchangesSwap up a size as your student grows, at no additional charge.
- Maintenance CoverageMaintenance included throughout the rental, with service at school for school programs.
- Flexible PlansMonthly, school-year or annual plans. Return early and we refund the unused time.
Instruments Chosen with Care
Every instrument in our shop is personally inspected and set up by our luthier before it reaches your hands.
Our Community
Youth Orchestra Program
Partnering with Maynard schools to bring orchestral music to every student. Instrument loans, coaching, and performance opportunities.
Teacher Referral Network
We work hand-in-hand with local string teachers across Massachusetts. Search our comprehensive directory of diverse teachers.
Expert Care,
Every Time
Our luthier gives every instrument that comes through the door careful, hands-on attention. From a simple bow rehair to a complex crack repair, we treat your instrument like our own.
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More Than a Music
Store
When we opened on Nason Street, we had one goal: to be the shop we always wished existed when we were students. A place where the person behind the counter actually plays, where advice is honest, and where every family feels welcome regardless of budget.
We’ve since grown to serve hundreds of students across Maynard, Stow, Acton, and beyond—but the shop still feels the same. Small. Warm. A little bit of rosin dust in the air.
“We believe every child who wants to play deserves access to a great instrument.”
What Families Say
“We’ve been using Spencer Brook Strings for five years for rentals and recently purchased a violin for our high school student. The renewal process has always been very easy, and we even built up rental credit to go towards buying a violin when we were ready.”
“I needed my fiddle bow re-haired. They were very pleasant to deal with, and I was amazed they could do it within an hour. I rosined up the bow and it was again a pleasure to play. The work was excellent.”
“A wonderful local business to rent or buy string instruments at a reasonable price — a great musical hub for teachers and students. Paul recommended a wonderful violin teacher for my daughter, and selected a violin that sounds just the way she likes it.”
Common
Questions
Can’t find your answer? Give us a call or stop by the shop.
Everything you need: instrument, bow, rosin and case. Plus insurance, maintenance (service at school for school programs), size changes, and credit towards purchase — 50% of your rental payments.
School-year and annual plans save you the equivalent of one or two months of rental fees — two to three months for bass. Payment for the full term is required up front.
If you return the instrument early you pay only for the months you had it, and we refund the unused time.
Insurance covers accidental damage or theft. Intentional damage or abuse is not covered.
Expert staff, competitive pricing with maintenance and insurance included, and convenient weekly service visits to the schools we serve.
Ready to Begin?
Visit us at 7 Nason Street in Maynard, or give us a call. We’re happy to answer any questions.
We’d Love to
Hear from You
Whether you have a question about rentals, need a repair estimate, or just want to come in and play a few instruments—we’re here.