CHARLES W. LIU FINE VIOLINS
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Violins

 Intermediate Level 

Most of Our Own Shop-Brand Models and Sizes are Available at Anytime

$1,100 - $4,000


Bouvier Violin
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Perfect for intermediate players in Junior, and High School, as well as any player who needs a good mid-range instrument. Available in 1/4 to 4/4 sizes. Includes a step-up bow and an oblong square case.
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​Stephano Laricci Violin

A beautifully antiqued violin made by hand in the Italian violin making style. Possesses a wonderful, rich, warm tone generally exclusive to fine Italian made instruments. Includes a step-up bow and an oblong square case.
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Pygmalius Derius Giapponese DV-90 & DV-160 Violins

Famous Japanese violin maker renowned for making fractional sized instruments that possess a full, rich sound
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Niccolo Rovati Violin
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The Rovati level violin is a high quality hand made instrument. These violins have been made by very experienced makers. Made completely of European materials. It has an exceptional sound quality and has been antiqued.
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Niccolo Rovati SE Violin


​The Rovati Special Edition (SE) violin is an especially well crafted instrument made of European spruce grown specifically for use in instruments. These violins are even clearer and more responsive than the Rovati I violins.
(Note: Some Previous Rovati SE Models were formerly labeled, "Rovati II".)

A number of our clients who are professional musicians have acquired our Rovatis as substitutes for their concert instruments and use them for various gigs, teaching and practicing.  






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​$4,000-10,000


Joseph Satriani Violin

The Satriani level violin is one of our finer handmade, house-brand instrument. These violins have been crafted by very experienced makers. They are very carefully graduated and made with traditional Italian varnish. They have a very refined sound and have been beautifully antiqued. The quality of materials used in this combined with the varnish work and meticulous workmanship and set-up result in a visually and tonally stunning instrument. This model is perfect for advanced or advancing player who is serious about pursuing a professional career or looking for an instrument which might satisfy them for a lifetime. 
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3/4 Violin by Paul Hart, Mount Pleasant, Utah 1997
​Featured Instrument

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Paul Hart is one of the great American violinmakers. Mr. Hart taught at the Violin Making School of America and has won several gold medals at the Violin Society of America (VSA) competitions. We are always pleased to represent his wonderful work. This 3/4 violin features a magnificent and captivating slab-cut one-piece back and has excellent projection, resonance, tone and playability. It would suit an advanced player who hasn't made their way to a full-size. 

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1/2 Violin by Paul Hart, Mount Pleasant, Utah 
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​Featured Instrument

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Paul Hart is one of the great American violinmakers. Mr. Hart taught at the Violin Making School of America and has won several gold medals at the Violin Society of America (VSA) competitions. We are always pleased to represent his wonderful work. This 1/2 violin has attractive varnish and antiquing and has excellent projection, resonance, tone and playability for an instrument of its size. It would best serve an advanced player who hasn't made their way to a full-size. 

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Charles Buthod

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Charles Buthod,
French, Half size
"Born at Mierecourt 1810. Worked with Viullaume for several years at Paris. Yearly output (at cheap prices) totalled 800 violins, 401 violas and 50 cellos. Died 1889." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)

It is very difficult to find a good, old, violin in this size. This violin is a half size and possesses an extraordinary sound for the size.

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Carrodus French Shop Made Violin

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Carrodus
French Shop
Made Violin





This violin possesses a bright, rich sound. This violin is in great condition. Full size.


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Antonio Curatoli 1926 German Violin

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Antonio Curatoli,
1926 Italian Violin



German shop-made violin, with an Italian name.


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Bernd Dimbath

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bernd dimbath





German shop made violin. Great for intermediate players.


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Herman Fielder Workshop Violin

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Herman Fielder
Workshop



German shop made violin, early 1900s. Great for players wanting to transition to a professional level instrument.


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Copy of "Hellier" Violin

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Copy of
"Hellier" Violin



This violin has inlaid perfling similar to Stradivarius' 1679 "Hellier" violin. It possesses a rich, bright sound. Excellent condition.


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Joseph Hornsteiner

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Joseph
Hornsteiner,
German Violin

German Violin, Full Size. Possesses a bright tone, great for solos. Excellent condition.


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London Manby Workshop Violin

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London Manby
Workshop



English shop made violin, 3/4 size, c. 1900s. Great for intermediate players.


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Lowendall Workshop Violin

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Lowendall
Workshop




German workshop violin, 3/4 size. Excellent fractional size violin.


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Karl Mastri 2005 Violin

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Karl Mastri





Modern violin maker located in Marknenkirchen, Germany.



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Ernst Heinrich Roth 1971 Vln.

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E.H. Roth




One of the most prolific violin shops. The Roth violin shop has been owned and operated by Roth family members from the opening of the shop until today.



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Ernst Heinrich Roth 2005 Vln.

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E.H. Roth



Grandson of the original Ernst Heinrich Roth. The Roth violin shop has been owned and operated by Roth family members from the opening of the shop until today.


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Stenzel German Violin

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Stenzel,
German Violin





Bright, powerful sound, excellent condition.



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Roman Teller Workshop 1973 Vln.

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Teller, German
Violin





Roman Teller workshop 4/4 Violin. Erlangen, Germany, 1973.


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Violin Making School of America Violin

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VMSA Violin





3/4 Violin, Violin Making School of America, SLC, 2007.


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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 >
          • 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