(888) 635-5225
Our DblBass Buggie
The Safest and Easiest way to transport your Bass!
Our Bass C-Extensions
They are easy to install, easy to adjust.
Instrument Accessories
Shoulder Rests, Chin Rests, Humidifiers, Metronomes, Tuners, Misc., Rock Stops, Rosin...
Rock Accessories
Amps, Mics, Cables, Pickups...
Experience The K.C. Strings Difference
K.C. Strings is one of the largest full-service violin shops in United States, staffed with highly skilled craftsmen. We pride ourselves in having an international reputation. Our top of the line, professional instruments are played by performers of the highest caliber all over the United States and Europe.
We serve students and players at all levels, young children to symphony professionals. Unlike most stores, we don't just buy and re-sell factory made instruments. We craft the instruments ourselves. There are five lines of violins, violas, cellos and basses under the K.C. Strings name. Each instrument is constructed with a high level of expertise and care. This ensures that our customers will receive the highest quality sound and playability available at each price level.We take seriously a commitment to customer satisfaction. Our staff strives to educate clients about all aspects of instrument construction, selection and care. We accept trade-in instruments from other shops and offer 100% trade-in on all full-size instrument upgrades.
We hope to be of service to you.
K. C. Strings shop hours are
Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 7:00 p.m. , Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m., and
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time zone.K.C. Strings Violin Shop
5842 Merriam Dr.
Merriam, Kansas 66203
Phone: (913) 677-0400 - Toll Free (888) 635-5225
Testimonials about Anton Krutz's Instruments:
Anton Krutz Cello
Hello Anton,
Thank you very much for the cello you made. I love it.Sincerely,
Olga Redkina
Pittsburg, PA
www.olgaredkina.com/
A.K. Viola
Emma bought one of your personally made violas and has been playing it hard the last few months. Tonight, she performed a Bach Prelude for an Honors Recital. The viola had wonderful tone and filled the 1000 seat auditorium beautifully. It was powerful and had the bella canto voice singing at the top of its lungs. She also made assistant principal chair for the Omaha Area Youth Orchestra Symphony as a sophomore. She is in love with your instrument and I want to thank you.
By the way, how is the archtop guitar going?
Jim Ritter in Omaha
2007 Anton Krutz Violin
This is easily the best modern violin I have ever had the pleasure of playing. The depth of sonority, sweet tone and wide palate of colors inherent to the instrument make it very versatile, suitable for both solo and ensemble performance. It is both powerful and sensitive, and responds equally well to the grittier modern repertoire and the more tranquil and elegant classical pieces. The ease of playing the violin brings out the best in my playing, and makes performing a joy. I couldn't be happier to have acquired this instrument!
Carol Carlson, Member of the Lawrence Chamber Orchestra, St. Joseph Symphony Orchestra, newEar Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble, Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra Artist Certificate, International Center for Music, Park University, May 2008 (pending); student of Ben Sayevich Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance, Truman State University; student of Dr. Sam McClure; graduated magna cum laude and with departmental honors in music Alumna of the Aspen Music Festival and School, 2006; student of Carole Cowan; member of the Aspen Festival Orchestra
A.K. Violin
When my violin was stolen, I immediately began searching for a worthy replacement. Over the course of nearly two months, I visited numerous local violin shops and dealers for the perfect fit, and none compared to what I found at K.C. Strings! I needed a violin that had a bold sound in an orchestra setting, and also had a rich sound in a solo setting. I found what I was looking for in my Williams and Krutz violin, of which I am now a proud owner.
Not enough can be said about the staff at K.C. Strings. It is rare to find such personalized assistance in a shop that carries so many instruments and bows. Their unique staff keeps me coming back time and time again for any service my violin or bow needs.
Thank you K.C. Strings for the beautiful violin. After playing on it for a few months now, I am assured I made the right choice in choosing to buy from you!
Jerry Wohletz
A.K. Cello
The cello anton made for me is great. Symphony players I interact with say it is one of the best in the symphony when used there. It has depth of tonal color better than any I have played. I sold my 1844 Charles Gaillard...I never played it! The staff was always friendly and Anton is great about adjusting it...he wants it perfect for me.
Thanks, Dr. Robert Wade, Master of Science in Psychology, Doctor of Dental Surgery
A.K. Violin
The thing that I love the most about the shop is that every single one of their instruments has an individual character to it. Sometimes several violins (when they are of the same series) may look very similar to each other, but when you play them you realize that each one was hand crafted and a lot of care went into making them.
My violin had a very distinctive sound that I just loved immediately. I tried a lot of violins at the shop, but I would always come back to the one I ended up buying. What I'm trying to say is that the fact that they have such a great variety is a good thing because individual musicians have individual needs that a generic, mass produced instrument may not be capable of fulfilling.
The people who work at K.C. Strings are really nice and they are always willing to work with you. They are all about getting their instruments in musicians' hands, so they are very understanding and cooperative.
Manuel Tabora. I've been playing violin for 6 years now. I am currently a violin performance student at Washburn University, taking lessons from Dr. Larisa Elisha. I also serve as concertmaster for the Washburn Symphony and String orchestras.