CHARLES W. LIU FINE VIOLINS
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        • Up to $10,000 >
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        • $10,000 - $20,000 >
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        • $20,000 - $50,000 >
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        • $50,000 - $200,000 >
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        • $5,000-$8,000 >
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        • $8,000 and Up >
          • Lawrence Furse c.1990
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          • Kyle Mincey
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      • Student
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        • $5,000-$10,000
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        • ​Gunther Reuter
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    • Recently Sold >
      • Nicolas Lupot
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      • David Folland
      • Douglas Bearden
      • Ivan Zgradic
      • Giovanni Pallaver
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      • Petrus Gaggini
      • Alfredo Primavera
      • Leopold Widhalm
      • Nicolas Vuillaume 'Stentor 1'
      • Carl Becker & Son
      • Igino Sderci
      • Nicolas Darche
      • Charles Liu SLC 1990
      • Jehanne H. Blaise
      • Andras Nagy
      • Jan Szlachtowski Cello
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Fine String Instruments & Bows
Since 2002

​Featured Instrument Highlights:
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​The following collection of instruments is currently offered for sale from our shops. Each of these instruments has been expertly selected and set-up to meet the demands of concert artists. Each instrument featured in this collection is considered a fine, rare or exceptionally superb example of its maker's work.

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Our Current Collection: 
A Fine Italian Violin by: Lorenzo Carcassi, Florence 1751
A Fine Contemporary Italian Violin by: Luiz Amorim, Cremona 2022

A French Violin by: Hippolyte Chrétien Silvestre, Lyon 1879
A French Violin by:  Gand & Bernardel 'ex-Daniel Guilet', Paris 1867
A French Violin by: Paul Bailly, Paris 1875 

​​A French Violin by: Émile Germain, Pairs 1898
A Fine Italo-American Violin & Viola by: Mario Frosali, Los Angeles
A French Violin by: Paul Kaul, Nantes 1924

An Italian Viola by Ivan Zgradic, Rome 1954
An American Cello by Gunther Reuter, Chicago 1986
A French Violin from the shop of Joseph Hel, Lille c. 1902

A Violin by: Peter Paul Prier, Salt Lake City, 1970 
A Contemporary Italian Violin by Stefano Gibertoni, Milan 1996
Two Contemporary American Violas by Lawrence Furse, Salt Lake City
Bows by Peccatte, Voirin, Sartory, Nurnberger, W.E. Hill & Sons
And Many More Instruments and Bows...



​News & Events

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​Los Angeles Suzuki Institute
June 16th - June 20, 2025
We are proud to sponsor the Guest Artist Performance of Salastina

Los Angeles Suzuki Institute

Salastina is a musical salon for the 21st century. By day, they are world-class performers and studio musicians who’ve played on your favorite films. By night, they are on a mission to broaden the definition of what classical music was, is, and can be.
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Salastina is directed by violin duo between Maia Jasper White and Kevin Kumar. The duo met sharing a stand almost two decades ago. They hit it off both temperamentally and artistically. As their friendship grew, they realized they shared similar musical visions and were energized by using each other as sounding boards. Salastina is the result of their partnership.
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Montecito International Music Festival
June 16th - July 25th, 2025 
We are proud to sponsor the Guest Artist Performance of 
Andrés Cárdenes & Cho-Liang Lin
Montecito International Music Festival - montecitomusicfestival.com

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Recognized worldwide as a musical phenomenon, Grammy-nominated Andrés Cárdenes parlays his myriad talents into one of classical music’s most versatile careers. An intensely passionate and personally charismatic artist, Cuban-born Cárdenes has garnered international acclaim from critics and audiences alike for his compelling performances as a violinist, conductor, violist, chamber musician, concertmaster, and recording artist.​
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​Texas Music Educator's Association Clinic / Convention
Feb 13th - February 15th, 2025
www.tmea.org/convention/


​Los Angeles Store Now Open by Appointment

To schedule an appointment at our Los Angeles Store, please email us at [email protected]
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Charles W. Liu with a Vincenzo Postiglione violin and Sartory bow. 

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We now offer promotional financing through Synchrony Bank! We can help walk you through the application process in our store. The application process is simple and fast, and with deferred interest, you don't have to pay any more than if you had paid up front! 
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Salt Lake City:
7450 South State Street, Midvale, UT 84047
Monday
 through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Closed Sunday 
​[email protected]

801.255.9636

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​Los Angeles:
13263 Ventura Blvd. STE 103, Studio City, CA 91604
Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
​[email protected]
​818.922.2088
  • About Us
  • Instruments
    • Violins >
      • Student
      • Intermediate >
        • 3/4 Paul Hart
        • 1/2 Paul Hart
      • Ming Jiang Zhu
      • Professional >
        • Up to $10,000 >
          • Voit & Geiger
          • German Violin after Maggini
          • Adam Geer
        • $10,000 - $20,000 >
          • Collin-Mezin fils
          • Stefano Gibertoni, 1996
          • Wojciech Topa
          • Adriano Spadoni wksp
          • Michael Scoggins
          • Carrie Scoggins
          • Cameron Robertson and Kile Hill
          • ​Laberte-Humbert Frères
        • $20,000 - $50,000 >
          • Paul Bailly
          • Paul Kaul
          • ​​Émile Germain
          • 3/4 N. Vuillaume
          • Nestor Audinot
          • Alberto Blanchi
          • Peter Prier
          • Collin-Mezin pere 189X
        • $50,000 - $200,000 >
          • Luiz Amorim
          • Hippolyte Chrétien Silvestre
          • Gand and Bernardel
          • Renato Scrollavezza
        • Fine & Rare Instruments
    • Violas >
      • Student
      • Intermediate >
        • $5,000-$8,000 >
          • A. Vistoli Violas
      • Professional >
        • $8,000 and Up >
          • Lawrence Furse c.1990
          • Lawrence Furse 2006
          • Lawrence Furse 2019
          • Kyle Mincey
    • Cellos >
      • Student
      • Intermediate >
        • $5,000-$10,000
      • Professional >
        • ​Gunther Reuter
        • Paul Bisch
    • Basses
    • Recently Sold >
      • Nicolas Lupot
      • Silvestre et Maucotel
      • David Folland
      • Douglas Bearden
      • Ivan Zgradic
      • Giovanni Pallaver
      • Jean Striebig
      • Petrus Gaggini
      • Alfredo Primavera
      • Leopold Widhalm
      • Nicolas Vuillaume 'Stentor 1'
      • Carl Becker & Son
      • Igino Sderci
      • Nicolas Darche
      • Charles Liu SLC 1990
      • Jehanne H. Blaise
      • Andras Nagy
      • Jan Szlachtowski Cello
    • Previous Highlights
    • Out of State Trials
    • Trade In Policy
  • Bows
  • Instrument Rentals
    • Short Term Rentals
    • Studio Rentals
  • Repairs & Services
    • Repairs / Restorations
    • Bow Rehairs
    • Consignments
    • Instrument Appraisals
  • Articles
    • Leandro Bisiach I
    • Old & New Instruments
    • Care and Maintenance
    • Purchasing Tips
    • Choice of Wood
    • Previous Events >
      • TMEA 2025
      • ​​Montecito International Music Festival
      • LA Suzuki Institute 2024
  • FAQ
  • Photos
    • Utah Shop photos
    • Client photos
    • California Shop photos
  • Strad Competition
  • Links
  • Special Offers/ Careers
    • Careers
  • Store Hours and Information
  • Teacher Recommendations
  • Accessories