CHARLES W. LIU FINE VIOLINS
  • About Us
  • Instruments
    • Violins >
      • Student
      • Intermediate
      • Ming Jiang Zhu
      • Professional >
        • Up to $10,000
        • $10,000 - $20,000 >
          • Collin-Mezin fils
          • Michael Scoggins
          • Cameron Robertson and Kile Hill
          • Adriano Spadoni wksp ex-Mindy Chen
          • Andras Nagy
        • $20,000 - $50,000 >
          • Nestor Audinot
          • Nicolas Vuillaume 'Stentor 1'
          • Petrus Gaggini
          • Peter Prier
          • Collin-Mezin pere 1885
          • Collin-Mezin pere 189X
        • $50,000 - $200,000 >
          • Igino Sderci
          • Carl Becker & Son
          • Renato Scrollavezza
          • Anotonio Sgarbi
          • Alberto Blanchi
        • Fine & Rare Instruments >
          • Nicolas Lupot
    • Violas >
      • Student
      • Intermediate >
        • $5,000-$10,000 >
          • A. Vistoli Violas
      • Professional >
        • $10,000 and Up >
          • Alfredo Primavera
          • David Folland
          • Lawrence Furse
          • Kyle Mincey
    • Cellos >
      • Student
      • Intermediate >
        • $5,000-$10,000
      • Professional >
        • Alberto Blanchi
        • ​Gunther Reuter
    • Basses
    • Recently Sold >
      • Nicolas Darche Violin
      • Charles Liu SLC 1990
      • L. Furse Viola c.1990
      • 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
    • Featured Article: Nicolas Lupot
    • Featured Article on Leandro Bisiach I
    • Old & New Instruments
    • Care and Maintenance
    • Purchasing Tips
    • Choice of Wood
  • FAQ
  • Photos
    • Utah Shop photos
    • Client photos
    • California Shop photos
  • Strad Competition
  • Links
  • Special Offers/ Careers
    • Careers
  • Store Hours and Information
  • Teacher Recommendations
  • Accessories

Violins

Intermediate Level 

A step up from the Paganini is the Bouvier Line of instruments. They are perfect for the more advanced player, i.e. high school students or more advanced younger students. The Bouvier instruments are carved from higher quality woods, boast a gorgeous, highly flamed, one-piece back, and a deep, rich, mellow tone. In the Bouvier line we feature Guarneri violin and viola models, Stradivari and Montagnana models are available in cellos. As a retail violin shop, we realize there are many different tastes among customers. To satisfy the widest variety possible, we now offer other lines of student instruments such as the "Pygmalius" and "Eastman" lines among others. 

Most In-house Models and Sizes Available at Anytime

Bouvier Violin

Picture
V. Bouvier

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.


Stephano Laricci Violin

Picture
S. Laricci

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.


Pygmalius Derius Giapponese DV-90 Violin

Picture
DV-90 Pygmalius Vln.
  
Famous Japanese violin maker renowned for making fractional sized instruments that possess a full, rich sound. Includes a step-up bow and an oblong square case.


Pygmalius Derius Giapponese DV-160 Violin

Picture
DV-160 Pygmalius Vln.

Famous Japanese violin maker renowned for making fractional sized instruments that possess a full, rich sound. DV-160 is a step up from the DV-90. It possesses a more clear, bigger sound. Includes a step-up bow and an oblong square case.


Intermediate Level ($3,000-$7,500)

We do our best to keep a good variety of instruments available, and often we get unique Intermediate instruments in. This list does not reflect our entire inventory. Please contact the shop for a complete listing of all our instruments or if you are looking for a particular violin maker.

Jarek Koscielny

Picture
Koscielny



This violin was made by a contemporary maker in Czestochowa, Poland and has a full and powerful sound. It boasts a beautiful one-piece bird's eye back.


​Available Now


Niccolo Rovati Violin

Picture
N. Rovati



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.




Niccolo Rovati SE Violin

PictureN. Rovati SE

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".)









Joseph Satriani Violin

Picture
J. Satriani


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. 





Johannes Schulz Violin

Picture
J. Schulz

German shop made violin made for Charles W. Liu Fine Violins. Possesses a full, warm sound. Available in multiple levels.






Charles Buthod

Picture
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.

SOLD


Carrodus French Shop Made Violin

Picture
Carrodus
French Shop
Made Violin





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


SOLD


Antonio Curatoli 1926 German Violin

Picture
Antonio Curatoli,
1926 Italian Violin



German shop-made violin, with an Italian name.


SOLD


Bernd Dimbath

Picture
bernd dimbath





German shop made violin. Great for intermediate players.


SOLD


Herman Fielder Workshop Violin

Picture
Herman Fielder
Workshop



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


SOLD


Paul Hart

Picture
Paul Hart 1997
3/4 Violin




Prolific modern American maker of Violins, Violas, and Celli of the highest caliber of craftsmanship.


SOLD


Copy of "Hellier" Violin

Picture
Copy of
"Hellier" Violin



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


SOLD


Joseph Hornsteiner

Picture
Joseph
Hornsteiner,
German Violin

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


SOLD


London Manby Workshop Violin

Picture
London Manby
Workshop



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


SOLD


Lowendall Workshop Violin

Picture
Lowendall
Workshop




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


SOLD


Karl Mastri 2005 Violin

Picture
Karl Mastri





Modern violin maker located in Marknenkirchen, Germany.



SOLD


Ernst Heinrich Roth 1971 Vln.

Picture
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.



SOLD


Ernst Heinrich Roth 2005 Vln.

Picture
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.


SOLD


Stenzel German Violin

Picture
Stenzel,
German Violin





Bright, powerful sound, excellent condition.



SOLD


Roman Teller Workshop 1973 Vln.

Picture
Teller, German
Violin





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


SOLD


Violin Making School of America Violin

Picture
VMSA Violin





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


In Stock


Salt Lake City:
7450 South State Street, Midvale, UT 84047
Monday
 through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Closed Sunday 
​cwlviolins@gmail.com

801.255.9636

​
​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
​cwlviolins@gmail.com
​818.922.2088
  • About Us
  • Instruments
    • Violins >
      • Student
      • Intermediate
      • Ming Jiang Zhu
      • Professional >
        • Up to $10,000
        • $10,000 - $20,000 >
          • Collin-Mezin fils
          • Michael Scoggins
          • Cameron Robertson and Kile Hill
          • Adriano Spadoni wksp ex-Mindy Chen
          • Andras Nagy
        • $20,000 - $50,000 >
          • Nestor Audinot
          • Nicolas Vuillaume 'Stentor 1'
          • Petrus Gaggini
          • Peter Prier
          • Collin-Mezin pere 1885
          • Collin-Mezin pere 189X
        • $50,000 - $200,000 >
          • Igino Sderci
          • Carl Becker & Son
          • Renato Scrollavezza
          • Anotonio Sgarbi
          • Alberto Blanchi
        • Fine & Rare Instruments >
          • Nicolas Lupot
    • Violas >
      • Student
      • Intermediate >
        • $5,000-$10,000 >
          • A. Vistoli Violas
      • Professional >
        • $10,000 and Up >
          • Alfredo Primavera
          • David Folland
          • Lawrence Furse
          • Kyle Mincey
    • Cellos >
      • Student
      • Intermediate >
        • $5,000-$10,000
      • Professional >
        • Alberto Blanchi
        • ​Gunther Reuter
    • Basses
    • Recently Sold >
      • Nicolas Darche Violin
      • Charles Liu SLC 1990
      • L. Furse Viola c.1990
      • 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
    • Featured Article: Nicolas Lupot
    • Featured Article on Leandro Bisiach I
    • Old & New Instruments
    • Care and Maintenance
    • Purchasing Tips
    • Choice of Wood
  • FAQ
  • Photos
    • Utah Shop photos
    • Client photos
    • California Shop photos
  • Strad Competition
  • Links
  • Special Offers/ Careers
    • Careers
  • Store Hours and Information
  • Teacher Recommendations
  • Accessories