Christian
Managing Director
Electric and folk guitar, electric bass, vocals
Sale, rental and repair since 1919 in Brussels and Louvain-la-Neuve
A family house serving musicians: instruments prepared in the workshop, flexible rental plans and luthiers ready to listen, for first instruments as well as for the stage.
Our instrument families
Guitars
Folk · Classical · Electric
Folk, classical, electro-acoustic, selected and prepared by our luthiers.
Quartet
Violins · Violas · Cellos · Double basses
Other strings
Ukuleles · Banjos · Mandolins
Ukuleles, banjos, mandolins and the rest of the plucked strings.
Percussion & accessories
Strings, care & more
Our story
Since 1919, a lutherie house in Belgium.
Michele Azzato was born on 24 April 1887 in Marscon Nuovo, Italy. A shepherd, driven from his village at around the age of ten, he made his way to Paris on foot. A family of musicians took him in there and taught him the violin; he began an apprenticeship in lutherie and played in the evenings to earn a living.
Mobilized in 1914, wounded in combat, he was carried dying to the military hospital, where he received the last rites. To a friend who came to pay him a final visit, he asked to be carried outside: he wanted to see the sun, not die shut indoors. As the story goes, this friend played him a tune on the mandolin. Michele recovered.
Learn more about usThe faces of the house
Ten people across the two shops and the workshop. Each has their own favorite instrument and their own expertise.
Raphaëla
Sales advisor
Violin, viola
Tanguy
Sales advisor, academy contact
Folk and electric guitar, electric bass, keyboards, ukulele
Anthony
Sales advisor, community manager
Folk and electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele, drums, piano
Thierry
Sales advisor, luthier
Folk, classical and electric guitar, electric bass, banjo, ukulele
Gaëtan
Sales advisor
Keyboards, folk and electric guitar, electric bass
Maxime
Sales advisor
Folk, classical, electric guitar, ukulele, dobro, banjo, mandolin
Amber
Quartet luthier
Cello
Anna
Quartet luthier
Baroque cello
Alexandre
Guitar luthier
Electric bass
Brussels · Louvain-la-Neuve
Best of all is still to hold it in your hands.
Both our shops are open Monday to Saturday: come try, compare and leave with the instrument that suits you.
Expertise
Our services
A century of expertise, at the service of your instrument.
Lutherie & Repair
Annual servicing, bridge repairs, nut and saddle replacement, action adjustment, pickup fitting and restoration of antique pieces.
Rental & Leasing
Professional-quality instruments available on flexible rental from 18 €/month, or via rent-to-own in 5-month instalments, with a final balance to become the owner of the instrument.
Advice & Support
Choosing strings, selecting a bow, adjusting tone… we guide you at every step, from your very first instrument to your concert one.
Lessons & Teachers
We don't give lessons ourselves, but we know who does near you: music schools and independent teachers.
The brands we distribute
An instrument is tested, listened to and chosen.
We're here to support you through it, with no pressure, at your own pace.
The House of Azzato
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find the answer to your question? The team is at your disposal.
What drives us to work with small suppliers?
Azzato has always favoured direct contact with small suppliers, for better quality control and more direct service. We'd rather pay for the instrument than for the brand.
Do I need to pay a deposit for the rental?
Yes, a deposit equivalent to the value of the instrument is required. It can be held on a credit card without immediate debit.
Do you repair instruments not bought from you?
Absolutely. Our workshop welcomes any instrument in need of a luthier's care, whatever its origin.
Do you offer music lessons?
We don't give lessons directly ourselves. However, schools and independent teachers make themselves known to the house: we can point you towards what's available near you.
Can I try an instrument before buying?
Absolutely, it's even essential. Every instrument has a unique character: come and try it, with or without an appointment.
Do you sell sheet music?
No, but two music bookshops are very close to our Brussels shop: Point d'Orgue, place de la Justice 25, a 4-minute walk away, and Brauer, rue Saint-Christophe 30, a 7-minute walk away.
Brussels · Louvain-la-Neuve Come try it
Come try it
in the shop
Try, compare, take your time. In Brussels or Louvain-la-Neuve, the team welcomes you with or without an appointment.