Barbara Armstrong Music

09/14/2026

Good morning everyone. I hope you had a great weekend.

Barbara Armstrong has a huge selection of violins in all sizes and price ranges.

Several of them are used but luthier checked and ready to play.

We also have new ones in all sized- beautiful Eastman 305 available at the moment- new.

This is an intermediate level- advancing instrument that has a warm and projecting sound.
Professionally set up by a luthier and ready to play.

The package comes with the violin, bow and case.

Let me know if there is something particular you are looking for.

We will do our best to find it for you.

Hope to see you soon.

09/13/2026

Cello case feature of the day.

The Gewa "Fun cases" are selling fast and we don't want you to miss out on this high end, light- and fun case.

Features:

Outer shell made of polycarbonate
Magnetic bow holder
Padded suspension system
Accessory pocket
2 detachable padded backpack straps
Sturdy handle, leather side handle
Scroll holder
8 pads for fixing the instrument in place
Black interior
Weight 4.5 kg / 9.9lbs
Available in 5 fun colours- white/orange; blue/red (out of stock) silver (one left in stock); Green (one left in stock) and Gold.

09/13/2026

Bow feature of the day is this fully restored high end French viola bow by Dupuy A Paris.

This bow is in perfect restored condition and is ready to go to a new home.

Information about this bow.

Viola Bow:
*Round Pernambuco wood Bow
•Silver mounted ebony frog with obtuse angle square heel
•The frog and button are not original to the maker, and are of high quality customized to the bow
•Pure Silver wire Grip, and black leather thumbpiece
•Stamped: DUPUY A PARIS
•The Bow has undergone some alterations to the facets at the frog end in the past
•Bow Balance is at 241mm, and has a mean weight of 69.4grams

Please message me for more information.

Serious inquiries are welcome.

09/13/2026

Happy Sunday everyone.

Feature of the day is this professional cello by Gary Garavaglia built in 2004 in Chicago.

Gorgeous, powerful cello that has only had one owner- me- and played professionally for many years.

The cello is in virtually mint condition and has been lovingly taken care of for many years.

It is now time for this cello to go to a new home and give someone as much joy as it has to me.

Hoping someone that appreciates this kind of quality will take a look.
Serious inquiries- please message me for more information.

09/12/2026

Happy Saturday everyone.

Pre inventory sale is happening at Barbara Armstrong Music.

Great In Stock deals to be had in all sizes of violins and cellos.
We have one viola in stock.

Cases are also on sale. Don't miss out!

We have Eastman, Gewa and Primo cases.

Cellos and violins:

Eastman 100, 200, 305 and Anniversary cello
Gewa Pure, Concerto and the new Marek Dorian
Klier
Wyss
We also have many bows, music stands, cello stands, mutes, rosin, strings and other accessories.

Did you know we carry the amazing Andre Theunis wolf adjuster? We have both the Alpha and the Titanium one in stock for cello.

Check out my web page to get more information, or message me.

We would love to see you here to try out an instrument.

Please message me for an appointment.

Hope to see you soon.

Send a message to learn more

09/10/2026

Happy Thursday everyone.

We have great deals here at Barbara Armstrong Music.

If you have ever wanted to play a stringed instrument, now is your chance.

We carry violins, violas and cellos - basses are special order.

We also rent a limited number of instruments so you can try it out.

We have several great deals on lightly used cello cases at the moment as well as a few used instruments.

New bow? We can help you with that too.
We carry strings and many other accessories you may need to get started on your musical journey.

And, we also carry all sizes of ukuleles and a couple of classical guitars in full and 3/4 size by Gewa

Please message me for more information. I would love to help you get your string instrument journey started.

Hope to see you soon.

Call now to connect with business.

09/04/2026

Did you know that we have rental instruments available so that you can try it out for a few months?

Also ask me about "Rent to Own" plans. Conditions apply.

Now is the time to replace old strings; find out about humidification for your instrument; do you need a music stand? or a mute?

Barbara Armstrong has them all in stock.

Call now to connect with business.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Happy Friday. Feature of the day is this high end cello by Frederich Wyss.

This cello has a rich, powerful sound that is sure to please. Suitable for an intermediate- and up player.

All carved spruce and maple tone wood, professionally set up by a luthier.

Please message me to make an appointment to try out this beauty.

Other instruments to note:

We have both the Gewa Concerto cello and the newest Gewa Marek Dorian in stock.

These are European built cellos with a big, resonant sound.

Hope to see you soon.

09/03/2026

Good morning everyone.
We hope you are enjoying the hot days we have been having.
Are you ready for Fall lessons? Or are you thinking of starting a stringed instrument?

We have you covered with a large inventory of violins, cellos, ukuleles and yes, even a couple of classical entry level guitars.

Or you may need new strings, a music stand or some rosin. We carry it all.

Just in: Gorgeous intermediate level full sized cello - lightly used and in fantastic condition.

All carved spruce and maple and professionally set up makes this a great choice for an up and coming cellist.

A package can be made with bow and case. Please inquire for more information or to make an appointment to try out this instrument.

Coming soon: High end French violin. Stay tuned.