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 
​[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