Christian
Managing Director
Electric and folk guitar, electric bass, vocals
Music shop in Brussels
A lutherie house in Brussels since 1919, Azzato is a family business serving musicians: instruments prepared in the atelier, flexible rental plans and luthiers who listen to you, for the first instrument as for the stage. Try, compare, take your time: the team welcomes you with or without an appointment.
Brussels (Center)
Rue du Lombard 66
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Temporary address during the works, 2 minutes from Rue de la Violette. Back in early 2027.
- Mon. to Sat. 9.30am to 6pm
- Sunday Closed
To discover in Brussels
Every instrument is checked and set up in the workshop before joining the selection.
Our story
A Belgian lutherie tradition since 1919
Michele Azzato was born on 24 April 1887 in Marsico Nuovo, Italy. A shepherd driven from his village around age ten, he made his way to Paris on foot. There, a family of musicians took him in and taught him to play the violin. He became an apprentice luthier and played music in the evenings to earn a living.
Called up for military service in 1914, he was wounded in battle and taken to a military hospital, close to death, where he received the last rites. When a friend came to pay him one final visit, Michele asked to be carried outside: he wanted to see the sun, rather than die confined indoors. The story goes that his friend played him a tune on the mandolin. Michele recovered.
Learn more about usMeet the team
Raphaëla
Sales adviser
Violin, viola
Tanguy
Sales adviser Academy contact
Folk and electric guitar, electric bass, keyboards, ukulele
Anthony
Sales adviser Community manager
Folk and electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele, drums, piano
Thierry
Sales advisor Plucked-string luthier
Folk, classical and electric guitar, electric bass, banjo, ukulele
The brands we distribute
Where can I find a music shop in Brussels?
At Azzato: sale, rental and repair of instruments in Brussels since 1919. The shop welcomes you with or without an appointment: Rue du Lombard 66.
Has the shop left Rue de la Violette?
The shop has been located on Rue de la Violette since 1982. During the works, the team welcomes you at Rue du Lombard 66. Temporary address during the works, 2 minutes from Rue de la Violette. Back in early 2027.
What are the opening hours of the Azzato shop in Brussels?
Opening hours of the Brussels shop: Mon. to Sat.: 9.30am to 6pm; Sunday: Closed. The team welcomes you with or without an appointment.
Can I try an instrument before buying it in Brussels?
Absolutely, it’s even essential. Every instrument has a unique character: come and try it, with or without an appointment. Our luthiers check and set up every new instrument before handing it over to the shop team.
Which instrument brands does Azzato carry?
Azzato has always favored direct contact with small suppliers, for better quality control and more direct service. For guitars and violins, the house holds exclusive distribution in Belgium for lesser-known but high-quality makers: priority is given to European instruments. See also the Instrument Brands page.
Can I rent an instrument in Brussels?
Azzato offers two flexible options, rental and rent-to-own, for schools, students and families. Rental lets you play an instrument without buying it; the rent depends on the instrument. Rent-to-own only applies to a selection of instruments, from €999. Harp rentals are not available.
Where can I find a luthier in Brussels to maintain or repair my instrument?
At Azzato, a lutherie house founded in 1919, with shops and workshops in Brussels and Louvain-la-Neuve. Our workshop welcomes any instrument in need of a luthier’s care, whatever its origin: annual maintenance, action setup, bridge repair, restoration of older instruments.