Best Stringed Instrument Maker Downey Near Me

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Guadalupe Custom Strings is an independent, privately owned and collectively operated workshop. We have been serving Mexican and Latin American, Country, Folk, Tex-Mex, Ukulele and traditional musicians all over the world since 1990.



Founded in Goleta California in1990, by Francisco Gonzalez, founding former-member of Los Lobos. And brought to East Los Angeles by Margie Hernandez in 2003. We continue the tradition today, where our roots are, in East L.A.



Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. All of our products are handmade to order, by two highly-skilled string-makers on site in our workshop. We do not have a public retail location, however you may make an appointment by texting 323 266 2242.


In our first episode we discuss the differences in our materials, copper, brass, bronzer and more.


In our second episode we show you how to select the appropriate gauges and how to put your nylon strings on.


In our third video, we are joined by Neza Calderon as she shows us how to string our guitarron.

Typically our retailers can get many of our products to you faster than we can.

4worldlovers: Your source for rare and contemporary stringed instruments & bows for over 40 years

Robert Cauer Violins offers exceptional service to the music community of Los Angeles. Our string instrument shop specializes in rentals purchases, and exclusive restorations. We pride ourselves on our commitment to detail, quality, and care. As a proud member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers and the International Society of Violin and Bow Makers, Robert and his staff are the experts when it comes to violins, violas, and cellos.


We help you find the perfect instrument that matches your style and preferences. Our knowledgeable staff guides you through the process, ensuring a personalized experience. Choose from our extensive collection of violins, violas, cellos, and basses. Discover your ideal instrument.

You can always upgrad when you are ready by taking advantage of our trade-back policy

We offer a comprehensive rental program, ensuring every aspiring musician can play a high-quality instrument.

Our convenient and affordable rental services cater to students and professionals alike.

4worldlovers: Violins, violas, and cellos as fine as those of Antonius Stradivarius and Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu have been offered through the shop, as well as many other fine Italian, French, and German instruments.


Bows of varying prices and countries are also available. The bow offerings include, but are not limited to: Peccatte Family, Etienne Pajeot, L. Morizot, L. Bausch, Knopf Family, Albert Nürnberger & H.R. Pfretschner.

During the past 30 years Michael Fischer made more than 280 violins, violas, and cellos which are in the hands of soloists and of top professionals in major orchestra all over the world.