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Seman Violins
4447 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076, United States
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Ja
Review №1

I had a productive and easy experience with Seman Violins. Noah Scott, an enthusiastic violin maker, helped me through the process of buying a violin and gave me some ideal pricing options for the violins I was trying out. For sure the best shop I had visited within a 75 mile radius of home.

Ni
Review №2

Fabulous fiddle factory, with intimate performance space in the rear!

Ka
Review №3

Noah Scott is a phenomenal instrument maker and also very knowledgeable about every instrument they have in the store and more. We are not in a high priced instrument market at all, and yet, we were given full attention in our scheduled appointment time and were encouraged to try out many instruments and take our time with it. There is no pressure for closing the sale, it is all about finding the right instrument and Semen Violins totally are about that goal. Awesome experience and we certainly will go again for more purchases or repairs. We give 10 stars if possible.

Ju
Review №4

Great service and reasonable pricing

Sa
Review №5

Wonderful, simply. I highly recommend using them.

Ja
Review №6

Do you have violas? They are the superior string instrument.

Ch
Review №7

Ive had two interactions with this place. Both have been incredibly positive, efficient, and the things I have purchased have been a good value and have worked out for me. This is a great place for musicians to come to.

Da
Review №8

Awesome service and staff for the last ten years!

Ju
Review №9

Steven Thomas did a fantastic job on my violin! Prior taking my violin to Seman, I tried other shops and they consider it irreparable...however, he restored it and now it sounds beautifully!. Thank you Steven! And Seman violins!

Ra
Review №10

Everyone at Seman Violins has been great to work with, but especially Noah who has been amazing through our recent investment into our daughters newest violin. He has been very straight-forward, helpful and knowledgeable. Weve never felt as though we were talked down to — like a few of the other area shops weve worked with. The time he has taken to help my daughter pick out the perfect violin for her — and within our budget — was amazing. The in-home trial and the facilities at Seman are amazing as well. Their service has been superb as well, and much more affordable than other shops. Id say they just earned some life-long customers!

El
Review №11

I picked up supplies today. Thanks for being open and doing everything to keep customers safe. As always, your customer service is excellent.

Le
Review №12

Seman was recommended by our violin teacher. Its half an hour drive from us but Ive never thought of going to a different violin shop. The service is impeccable and that says something.

Ca
Review №13

Brilliant! Drew knew exactly how to adjust my viola to make it sound uniformly good, and he did a perfect job in just one day. He understood that I need my instrument for rehearsals and gigs this week and couldnt leave it. What a tremendous help!

Ch
Review №14

I own a small business myself and how they handled a slight issue, that I assumed was my mistake, was jaw droppingly EXCELLENT. Pandemic or not, Im a huge fan of their customer service.

Su
Review №15

Honest and wonderful staffs!

An
Review №16

Looking to own an instrument (no more rentals), Noah has been exceptionally patient and working hard to get them in for trials. Noah makes fairly stress free and quite pleasant.

Al
Review №17

Peter has the best violin shop around. They are super knowledgeable and friendly. Their instruments are high quality and their repair shop is unmatched. I know that I get superior service every time I come in, and I come often. Love it!

ke
Review №18

A wonderful place. The staff-people are not only honest and talented, but they sincerely enjoy to see customers enjoying their string-playing journey, regardless of level. In addition to doing great work, they create a very encouraging atmosphere.

Ja
Review №19

We rent violins here for my two sons. It’s nice especially since they are still growing and can exchange the rentals out to different sizes as they grow. You can also transfer the rental fees toward the purchase of one of their violins if you choose to purchase from them. The staff here are super helpful and caring.

Ar
Review №20

Extremely knowledgeable & helping me understand violins for children. Shop has violins everywhere so I could shop, & ask questions. The owner was present 👏

Gr
Review №21

Noah went above and way beyond what I expected. I have told many others that this is the place to go if you need a violin. We went to 3 others shops looking for a full-size violin for my son and none of them compare to this store. The experience from beginning to end was better than any shopping experience (including car shopping) I have ever had. I could go on and on and provide more details as to why but just know, don’t waste your time at other places. Just come here first.

Bi
Review №22

Love this place!! They have a great selection of violins, violas and cellos. They also repair violins. Ive had my violins repaired there many times. The staff is always friendly and the turn around times are quick. Great place to go if you are a beginner.

Da
Review №23

The business is very nice and helpful. I also was helped with understanding my options and what was best in my case for my child. Awesome place.!!!

He
Review №24

Wonderful string instrument shop for purchasing and renting instruments and accessories, as well as excellent craftsmanship on repairs. A great shop for beginner, amateur, and professional players alike. Great, friendly and responsive customer service, too!

Ja
Review №25

The concert space was lovely, though amplification would help. We had a great time seeing the band.

To
Review №26

Mass produced and custom made instruments, both new and previously owned available. In-house craftsmen build one of these instruments in about 100 hours.

Ka
Review №27

I bought my viola, violin and cello there! Really good!

Ji
Review №28

This shop is the best for violin, viola, cello or bass sales, rentals and repairs. Very friendly, helpful and personable staff. Highly recommended.

je
Review №29

A wonderful place to purchase instruments and have your violins, violas and cellos repaired!

Sa
Review №30

Having been renting from here for years. The staff is always so helpful and friendly. Also they have a small auditorium on the back for small concerts and such. They have had some good performances there.

Ph
Review №31

I found the owner to be quite helpful. We have our late mothers viola on consignment here and it remains in a prominent place and kept in great shape.

Ma
Review №32

Always helpful!

Je
Review №33

Very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly staff. Great selection of above average instruments.

Da
Review №34

Very informative about helping me finding a violin

Su
Review №35

Wonderful people who know their business and care about their customers. Very high quality instuments.

Ch
Review №36

Staff is great, and they have some really nice instruments. The showroom is beautiful.

Ri
Review №37

I have been coming to the shop for the last 20 years. It is a very reliable place.

Ka
Review №38

Violin rental is very reasonable.

Er
Review №39

The spot on the Northside to rent a violin!

We
Review №40

Good place and warm staff.

Mi
Review №41

Exceptional service, repairs, and sales.

Ca
Review №42

Great service!

Ca
Review №43

Staff very friendly & courteous

ma
Review №44

Very knowledgeable angry a large assortment of instruments.

Cl
Review №45

Amazing customer service

Li
Review №46

Attentive and payment plans

Sc
Review №47

They have everything for stringed instruments

Gl
Review №48

Expert bow rehairing

C
Review №49

Very friendly many instruments

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4.9 Rating
  • Address:4447 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076, United States
  • Site:http://semanviolins.com/
  • Phone:+1 847-674-0690
Categories
  • Violin shop
  • Musical instrument repair shop
  • Musical instrument store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–4PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Online estimates:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Onsite services:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:No
Offerings
  • Repair services:Yes
  • Service guarantee:Yes
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