Founded in Cincinnati, Ohio by Paul J. Bartel the Baroque Violin Shop has grown to accommodate the changing music community by providing services to all fifty states. With one of the largest rental programs, and for sale inventory in the industry, the Baroque Violin Shop offers professionally set­up, high quality instruments for rent or sale, at prices that are extremely competitive across the country. In addition to the rental program the Baroque Violin Shop provides a full line of luthier services, including artistic repairs and restorations. With over two­ thousand instruments for sale, in stock, the Baroque Violin Shop accommodates the needs of the beginning student to the professional musician.