CHARLES W. LIU FINE VIOLINS
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Intermediate Level Violas

$5,000-$8,000

Choose a price range:        $5,000-$8,000            $8,000 and Up

We carry a selection of fine antique and contemporary Italian, French, English, German and American instruments.

A. Vistoli
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Featured Instrument
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These instruments are from a limited run of our in-house violas which were made of tonewoods that have aged in our Utah workshop for several decades. The final thicknessing, varnishing and set-up were done personally by the shop owner, Charles W. Liu. It was varnished with a traditional Italian oil varnish recipe and naturally sun-dried. This viola is very smooth and easy to play. It has a full and resonant bottom register, a sweet upper register and is clear and balanced throughout. It is lightweight and powerful. These violas are a true joy to play and will only improve with time. It is a perfect “player’s instrument”. 

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​Available Now
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German Workshop Viola (Maggini Copy), Germany, Early 1900s

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German Workshop



An unlabeled German workshop viola, made in the early 1900s. Copy of Maggini.


​​Available Now


French Workshop Viola, France, Early 1900s

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French Workshop




An unlabeled French workshop viola, made in the early 1900s.


​​Available Now


Rene Bailly, France, 1928

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Rene Bailly




Daughter of Paul Bailly, made mostly violins some violas. 15 3/4 inch. Very rich sound, and very even from string to string.


​​No Longer Available


John Juzek, Czech, 1932

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John Juzek



"Guarnerian outline, sound-holes slightly elongated. Scrupulously cut Stradivarian scroll. Rother soft golden brown (with a touch of red) varnish. Bright and large tone." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


​​No Longer Available


Roman Teller, Germany, 1972

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Roman Teller


Very famous German Shop, well known for making intermediate to advanced instruments. Roman Teller is as well known in the viola world as Roth or Heberlein.


​​No Longer Available


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 >
          • Mario Frosali Viola
          • 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