CHARLES W. LIU FINE VIOLINS
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Violas

Student level (Up to $1,600)

Our "Paganini" line is among the very the best student level stringed instruments (violins, violas, cellos, and basses) on the market today. All Paganini line instruments are hand carved with a solid maple flamed back, spruce top, commercial oil varnish, "Wittner" (German) tailpieces and real ebony fingerboards and fittings. Each instrument is personally set up using Dominant strings (violins and violas), Jargar and Helicore (cellos) and adjusted to its quintessential state of sound production by Charles W. Liu and other professional luthiers in our shop in Midvale, Utah. On-staff professional musicians are involved in this process. The instruments come with a bow, and case (type of bow and case depend upon the instrument purchased). All of our instruments are a beautiful deep reddish/brown color with a warm, handmade tone quality which is pleasing to the ear of the beginning student.
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Many In-house Models and Sizes Available at Anytime. As violas come in a wider array of shapes and sizes, stocking a particular viola model may take us a little extra time. Please Contact Store for Details...

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​Paganini Student Hand Made WR65 Viola

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WR65 Viola

WR65 is a perfect viola for any student starting out. Available in all sizes from 12” to 17”. Hand made sound for an economical price. Comes with a Brazilwood bow and a hard shell, corduva-covered case.


Paganini Student Hand Made W600 Viola

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W600 Viola

W600 is a great step-up viola from the WR65. It still has an economical price but has a more developed sound. Available in sizes from 15”-17”. Comes with a step-up bow and an oblong, square case.


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

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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
​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