Charles W. Liu Fine Violins

Charles W. Liu Fine Violins We offer student to professional-level violins, violas, and celli, bows, accessories and repairs We also offer professional level repairs. Charles W.

We sell violins, violas, cellos, and basses from student level to rare professional level instruments. Our bow rehairs are done with the finest Siberian horsehair, a higher end option to the Mongolian hair offered at other shops. Liu began his career in China at the Beijing Technical School of Instrument Making at the age of sixteen. He earned his degree of Luthier from the Violin Making School f

America in 1997 and has worked several years restoring and repairing instruments at many reputable shops around the United States. In 2002, Charles W. Liu opened his own shop to serve the Greater Salt Lake area. Ten years later, he has expanded to included a second shop in Los Angeles, to offer his skills and high quality instruments to one of the largest music communities in the country. At the shop's grand opening, Andres Cardenes played an amazing concert on our 1717 Stradivarius violin, which was on display as the crowning attraction of the night.

Featured ​​Violin Bow by: David Russell Young, Longmont, Colorado David Russell Young had already distinguished himself ...
07/17/2026

Featured ​​Violin Bow by: David Russell Young, Longmont, Colorado

David Russell Young had already distinguished himself as one of the most successful independent guitar makers in the country by the mid-1970. In 1975, he published “The Steel-String Guitar: Construction and Repair”. By the early 1980’s Young turned his attention to bow-making and won numerous awards for his work at the Mittenwald, AFVBM, and VSA competitions (including a gold medal at the 1988 VSA competition). This bow is the perfect balance of elasticity and strength. It has a kind of universal appeal for players of all types. It lends itself equally well to carving its way through virtuoso solo work as to blending with an orchestra or chamber group.
Weight: 60.7 grams Available Now

Announcing our July 4th Sale! We will be closed at both of our locations on July 4th. 🎇🎆🇺🇸 #250
06/30/2026

Announcing our July 4th Sale! We will be closed at both of our locations on July 4th. 🎇🎆🇺🇸 #250

Our “spaceship” violin case is available in mint. This case is adjustable from full-size down to 1/2-size and features a...
06/26/2026

Our “spaceship” violin case is available in mint. This case is adjustable from full-size down to 1/2-size and features a detachable duel-bow case. The main body should fit comfortably in a regular airline compartment making this a great choice for frequent flyers.

New Bon Bon cases by BAM Cases in stock now.
06/25/2026

New Bon Bon cases by BAM Cases in stock now.

Francesco Maurizi, Appignano c.1850Francesco Maurizi (b.1816,d.1903) was born into a family of Farmer’s in Italy’s March...
06/23/2026

Francesco Maurizi, Appignano c.1850

Francesco Maurizi (b.1816,d.1903) was born into a family of Farmer’s in Italy’s Marche region. Evidence suggests that he was largely self-taught in violin making. He sold his instruments primarily to his local market. The word “rustic” is often used to describe his work which posseses many admirable qualities. Though many superficial aspects of this instrument such as the joining of the purfling can be rough and hurried, the violin is well conceived where it counts. The same roughness is often forgiven or even venerated in the works of Guarneri Del Gesu. Visually, it has a certain charm, much of it derived from the instrument’s attractive one-piece back, which is cut on the slab, along which the glow of its beautifully golden-translucent ground. Tonally, this instrument has the qualities one would hope for in an old Italian instrument and it is extremely comfortable in its dimentions.

06/16/2026

We are coming to you from the Los Angeles Suzuki Institute at Pitzer College this week where we are sponsoring the guest artist performance of Aubree Oliverson . We are proud to represent this wonderful event each year.

Charles W. Liu Fine Violins is proud to partner with the . They are located just four minutes up the road from our loca...
06/09/2026

Charles W. Liu Fine Violins is proud to partner with the . They are located just four minutes up the road from our location in Studio City. Our customers can take advantage of a special promotional offer designed to support their musical growth with access to excellent teachers with many years experience in one of the most effective string pedagogies in the world. We are excited to work together in helping students achieve their full musical potential while making music education more accessible than ever.

Today sold a wonderful Del Gésù model violin by made in Cremona in 2024 for $60,000 USD (including premium). We congra...
06/04/2026

Today sold a wonderful Del Gésù model violin by made in Cremona in 2024 for $60,000 USD (including premium). We congratulate all parties on a wonderful sale. While Amorim generally has a roughly three-year waitlist for his instruments, we are proud to offer this beautiful 2022 Del Gésù model in mint condition and with the maker’s certificate in our shop. No waitlist and the price is still under the figure set at auction today. We invite you to try this wonderful instrument.

Violin by Luiz Amorim, Cremona 2022 - copy of the 1743 ‘Brusilow’ Guarneri Del Gesù

This beautiful Del Gesú copy by contemporary master violinmaker Luiz Amorim is a concert instrument fit for a soloist. It has a massive sound (more powerful than the vast majority of authentic Del Gesú violins) and rich, deep maturity beyond its years. Amorim not only reproduced many of the objective characteristics of the original but also painstaking antiqued the instrument, capturing the essence of the original’s patina.

Viola by: Michael Gene Scoggins, Salt Lake City 1988Michael Gene Scoggins (b.1954, d. 2008) was an important luthier in ...
06/03/2026

Viola by: Michael Gene Scoggins, Salt Lake City 1988

Michael Gene Scoggins (b.1954, d. 2008) was an important luthier in the Salt Lake City violinmaking scene. He and his former wife, Carrie Scoggins taught at the Violinmaking School of America. This instrument has a poplar back. It is an exceptionally light instrument for its size and feels very alive and healthy. It features beautiful deep red varnish, crisp clean edgework and is a thoroughly reliable instrument that offers projection, responsiveness and depth for the conservatory-level or professional violist.
Lob: 16 9/16”

Announcing our Anniversary Sale! May 15th - June 13Up to 40% off instruments and bows. 12 months same as cash financing ...
05/15/2026

Announcing our Anniversary Sale! May 15th - June 13
Up to 40% off instruments and bows. 12 months same as cash financing through May31. Accessories and cases up to 20% off. This is a big one!

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13263 Ventura Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
91604

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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