Located in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada, Josh Dean Rare Violins specializes in fine string instruments and their bows. Our clientele includes renowned musicians from Berliner Philharmoniker, NY Metropolitan Opera, Vancouver Symphony, Vancouver Opera, Vancouver Island Symphony, University of British Columbia, soloists, concertmasters, collectors, and investors.

Our team members hold prestigious credentials:

• Meilleur Ouvrier de France

• Gold Medals, Violin Society of America

• Chicago School of Violin Making

• Certified Advanced Violin Specialist, Royal Conservatory of Music

• Appraiser, Restorer, Expert Consultant in Fine String Instruments

• BFA, Simon Fraser University

• MMus Ed., The University of British Columbia

• Dorothy Delay Violin Symposium, The Juilliard School

The buying and selling of fine instruments require extensive knowledge gained through decades of study and experience. Without a trusted advisor, costly mistakes are easily made. With our expert guidance, you can feel confident knowing you are selecting the finest instruments and bows, backed by years of expertise and dedication from our team.

Please feel free to reach out to us to discuss your interests.