Welcome to Meistari

Located in Oslo, Norway, Meistari.no gets its name from the Old Norse term for 'master craftsman.' Our instruments reflect the highest levels of craftsmanship, refinement, and tradition. We're passionate about helping musicians discover exceptional instruments, and our network includes top makers from across Europe, many with international recognition and awards. Alongside modern masterpieces, we are happy to offer our customers noteworthy used and antique instruments and bows.

 

Founded by Alex Carroll, Meistari.no is the culmination of years of passion for string instruments and music. Alex played cello from a young age but has focused on violin in recent years. He has one foot in the classical world and the other in the world of traditional Scandinavian music. Thanks to this diverse background, he is able to help musicians find the perfect instrument or bow, regardless of instrument or genre of music.

 

 

Every instrument in our store, whether new or antique, is carefully inspected and set up by one of Norway's top luthier-restorers. We want to ensure that you have the best possible experience with your new instrument from day one. Our 14-Day Home Trial also offers you the time and flexibility to make sure that you are 100% happy with your new instrument or bow.

We would love for you to get in touch! We enjoy meeting our customers and like understanding what they're looking for. Please feel free to send us a message via the chat or our contact form. We are also happy to meet you online for a video call to discuss and compare instruments. And for those who can come to Oslo, we would love to meet you at Gamle Raadhus Scene in the heart of Oslo to try our instrument and bow collection.