Visit Us At Our New Location
We are thrilled to announce that we have officially moved to a brand-new location in heart of the Neighborhood of the Arts. We will continue to bring you the exceptional craftsmanship, instruments and service that you have come to expect over the years, but with more offerings and events than ever before.
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Our Sound Investment Guarantee
From initial fit to future trade-in, our process means you can buy with confidence. Read more about the Sound Investment Guarantee »
Discover Your Sound
Let Payton Violins help you discover your personal sound preferences and match you with an instrument you’ll love.
I absolutely love my Sam Payton made Guadanini copy. It has a dark yet penetrating power and really kicks out fire in the 4 position and up!… Never bottoms out and yet has sweetness in the sound. Bravo!
— Owen Valentine
I have loved working with Sam on my instruments! He is a first-rate luthier, craftsman, and restorer, and is extremely attentive to the demands of each musician working with him. His patience and calm demeanor are so reassuring.
— Arnaud Sussmann
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Repairs and Restoration
Our trained luthiers provide a full range of services to get your instrument or bow back into optimal playing condition. Make an appointment for a free evaluation and estimate.
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