Stamell Stringed Instruments - NY

Know Your Stamell Family (or “Stamily,” as we like to call it!)

Get to know Stephen Minor, Violinist and Sales Manager at the Poughkeepsie, NY shop .

A Poughkeepsie native, Stephen began playing violin at 8 years a old and quickly developed a passion for music. Through the guidance of inspiring teachers and participation in numerous ensembles, he cultivated both his musicianship and a deep appreciation for the discipline behind the craft.

In the spirit of not letting his last name go to waste, Stephen pursued music professionally and earned his B.M. In Violin Performance from SUNY Fredonia. After graduation, he joined the “ Stamily” in 2017 and has continued his musical journey ever since. Stephen remains active in the community, performing with the Greater Newburgh Symphony, Northern Dutchess Symphony, and Woodstock Symphony Orchestra, while also maintaining a private violin studio.

Outside of music, Stephen is a proud plant parent and fish tank enthusiast. His motto is, “No empty container is too small to save,” and he always keeps at least one rescued betta fish in his care. His current betta, Jeffrey, is a beloved member of the household.

Thank you for taking a moment to get to know another member of the team here at Stamell Stringed Instruments. Be sure to keep a lookout for more bios!

We will be closed tomorrow, Saturday May 23rd.
Have a great weekend!

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Our Amherst shop is closing at 1:30pm and we'll be closing at 2pm today due to the weather. We'll see you tomorrow at 9am.

We're closing at 1:30pm due to the weather.
We'll see you tomorrow at 9am!

Current Viola Offerings!

Viola Offerings as of January 9, 2026 - contact us or visit our website for more information and photos.

Günter Reuter, Chicago, 1976, 16 in.

Theo Glasel, Markneukirchen, 1977, 16 in.

Ryan L. Soltis, 2002, 16 7/16 in.

Robert Brode, 2002, 16 3/8 in.

Viola by Andrew Ryan, labeled Laurentius Storioni fecit Cremonae 1787

Catalin Quercinola, Eudora, 2025 15 7/8” *pending sale*

Alastair Nicholas Brown, 2024, Minneapolis, 15 5/8”

Gary Garavaglia, 2017, 15 7/8”

David Burgess, Los Angeles, 1975, 16”

Francesco Lassi, Faenza, 1969, 15 7/8”

Douglas Cox, 15 5/8 in., 16 inch, 15 11/16 inch

Andranik Gaybaryan, 15 3/8 in., 16 in., 16 3/8 in.

Marten Cornelissen, 2015, 16 ½ in., 15 7/8 in.

Geoffrey Ovington, 15 ¾ in., 15 ½” (1996, 2005, and 2008)

Michaelangelo Puglisi, 1912, 16 ½ in.

Giovanni Pallaver, Verona, 1966 16 in.

Cesare Castelli, Ascoli Picino, 16 ½ in.

Plinio Michetti, Turin, 1966, 16 1/4 in.

Wilhelm Durrschmidt, Markneukirchen, 16 1/8 in.

Matthew Besseling, Amsterdam, 1973 16 in.

Alfred Thurlow, Brisbane, 1958 16 ½”

Vincenzo Cavani, 1957 16 5/8”

Stefano Trabucchi, Cremona, 2000 15 ¾”

Current Violin Offerings!

Violin Offerings as of January 9, 2026 - contact us or visit our website for more information and photos.

Vuillaume School, c. 1840 (certificate: Bein & Fushi)

Karl August Berger, Philadelphia, c. 1940

Vladimir Logashov, Kansas City

Art Toman, Boston 2003

Andrew Ryan, Providence, 2021

Francis Kuttner, 1994

Tiziano Bissolotti, 1995

Charles Thompson, London, 1764

Benedicte Friedmann, Cremona, 2024

Vittorio Bellarosa, c.1930

Claude Augustin Miremont, 1869

Matthew Hardie, Edinburgh, 1795

19th C. German violin labeled Nicolas Amati

Paolo De Barbieri, Genoa, 1957

Michele Ashley, 1991

Ira White, Boston, 1891

Curt Wunderlich, Detroit, 1954

Marten Cornelissen, Northampton (several examples)

Andranik Gaybaryan, Northampton (several examples)

Douglas Cox, Brattleboro (several examples)

Horst Kloss, Boston, 2013

Geoff Ovington, New York, 2016

Johan Gotlob Ficker, Markneukirchen, 1793

Jacob Diehl, Hamburg, 1839

Amedee Dieudonne, Mirecourt, 1946 (cert Rampal)

Eriberto Attili, Rome, 1995

View Current Offerings Here: https://www.stamellstring.com/new-arrivals.html

Notable violin sales:
-Russell McCumber, Turners Falls, 2024
-Made by Alfred Vincent at Brighton, 1944
-John Widelski Violin
-Francis Kuttner, San Francisco, 1912

We'll be closed tomorrow, Friday December 19th, for our annual holiday employee party! Thanks for your understanding!

Holiday Hours Update: Friday, December 19

Due to our shop employee holiday party, our shop hours will be a little different on Friday, December 19:

Amherst shop: Open 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Poughkeepsie shop: Closed all day (so our team can travel and celebrate together!)

Thank you so much for your understanding and in the meantime, take advantage of the last week of our holiday sale!

• Most cases on sale
• 15% off strings
• 10% off Pierre Marcel Advancing Student Instruments and Bows
• $100 Equity Boost for renters
• Free Shipping over $150

https://www.stamellstring.com/2025-holiday-sale.html

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