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Peter Zaret & Sons Violin shop has an extensive inventory of superb Violins, ranging from Old Masters to high-quality new instruments from around the world. Our store selection includes instruments for the most discriminating professional and/or collector, to those important early instruments for students. We number among our clients classical musicians, jazz violinists, bluegrass, folk and country fiddlers -- the entire spectrum.
Over the years, we have successfully helped hundreds of string players find an instrument that is ideal for his or her individual playing style, musical needs and skill levels. We carry 7/8 sizes in several of our violin lines, too!
Below are some samples of instruments we currently have available.
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Click on links below to see the instruments
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| Student Violins, Price Range: under $5,000 |
Simi Coni/Student Violin* |
| Sino Coetaneo/Student Violin* |
| Nicolae Bistrita/Intermediate Student Violin* |
| Gheorge Tirvana/Intermediate Student Violin* |
| Ernst Teller/Intermediate Student Violin* |
| Vecchio Tedesco/Intermediate Student Violin* |
| Gottfried Schnabl/Advanced Student Violin* |
| Wolfgang Raab/Advanced Student Violin* |
| Giuseppe Siega/Advanced Student Violin |
| Giovanni Pagani/Advanced Student Violin |
| *available in all sizes, means sound clip available |
High Quality Older Fractional size violins
Price Range: $1000-$3000 |
| Name |
Year |
| Vecchio Tedesco, 1/2 size |
c.1950 |
| Andreas Borelli, 1/2 size |
c.1890 |
| M. Neuner & Hornsteiner, 1/2 size |
c.1920 |
| John Juzek, 1/2 size |
c.1930 |
| John Juzek 2, 1/2 size |
c.1935 |
| Karl Hermann, 1/2 size |
c.1950 |
| Edereds, 3/4 size |
c.1900 |
| Antonio Curatoli, 3/4 size |
1920 |
| French copy of Joannes Baptista Guadaguini, 3/4 size |
c.1920 |
| F. Patzelt, 3/4 size |
1899 |
| French copy of Stradivarius, 1/2 size |
c.1920 |
| Full Size Violins, Price Range: under $5,000 |
| John Friedrich |
c.1920 |
| C.A. Wunderlich |
c.1920 |
| E.H. Roth |
1965 |
| E.H. Roth |
1952 |
| Frank Marincek |
1981 |
| French labeled "Borelli" |
c.1890 |
| Francois Simonin |
1921 |
| Stanislav Slawinski |
1991 |
| Charles J.B. Collin-Mezin |
c.1900 |
| John Juzek |
c.1935 |
| E. Martin |
c. 1920 |
| George M. Fultz |
1919 |
| Price Range: $5,000 to $10,000 |
| D.A. Stadlmann |
1747 |
| Cardinet |
c.1830 |
| Charles Collin-Mezin |
1950 |
| E.H. Roth |
1959 |
| Eric Caldwell |
1999 |
| Franz Nagy |
1860 |
| Joseph Hellmer |
c.1790 |
| Carolyn Field |
1993 |
| Old Dutch |
c.1780 |
| Miki-Inokuchi |
1999 |
| Giovanni Pagani |
1936 |
| Price Range: $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Beretta |
Early 19th Century |
| Mathias Thir |
1777 |
| Samuel Gilkes |
c.1800 |
| Carleen Hutchins, 83 |
1983 |
| Carleen Hutchins, 68 |
1968, 15" |
| Mark D. Moreland |
2003 |
| Charles Simonin |
c.1860 |
| Charles Collin-Mezin |
c.1910 |
| Arrigo Tivoli Fiorini |
1969 |
| Mathias Klotz |
1756 |
| Charles Brugere |
1890 |
| $20,000 to $100,000 |
| Nicolas Vuillaume |
1849 |
| Oreste Carpi |
1960 |
| B. Marsigliese Caruana |
1955 |
| Gaetano Gadda |
1920 |
| Giulo Degani |
1908 |
| Petrus Gaggini |
1973 |
| Oreste Martini |
1952 |
| Luigi Mingazzi |
1927 |
| Ferdinando Garimberti |
1965 |
| Iginius Sderci |
1960 |
| Pasquale Ventapane |
1831 |
| Primo Contavalli |
c.1920 |
| Ettore Siega |
1921 |
| Antonio Sgarbi |
1899 |
| $100,000 and up |
| Gaspare Lorenzini |
c.1800 |
| Stefano Scarampella |
1903 |
Our Inventory of Violins
Maintaining a continually rotating quality inventory can be challenging as it is becoming increasingly difficult to find fine older violins, particularly from the most desired countries such as Italy and France. A growing number of gifted students and professionals are competing for a limited supply of these rare and expensive instruments -- those which are both older and still in good playing condition. Fortunately, due to our reputation in the string instrument community, we are continually offered fine instruments to buy or take on consignment. In recent years, our collection has included the works of such makers as Stradivari, Guadagnini, Guarneri, Presssenda, Rocca, Ceruti, Ventapane, Vuillaume, Gand, Bernardel, Scarampella, Guerra, Bisiach, Pollastri, Garimberti, Antoniazzi, Degani (among many others). We usually have some good examples of these works available.
However, it is not sufficient merely to have a large selection of old instruments. The instruments should also be in the best possible condition. An old violin with a multitude of cracks, poor retouching and/or other repairs represents an unsound investment from the standpoints of dollars, tone and reliability. We try only to sell instruments that are in at least good condition. With our 100% trade-in policy we know that a good many of these instruments will return in one way or another.
In addition to our older instruments our inventory includes new instruments that we believe will improve with age. After all, every Stradivarius was once new! Some very fine instruments are being built these days and depending on your budget, an excellent new instrument may offer much more bang for your buck than can an older instrument that is less expensive due to poor condition or other problems.
When Times are Tough -- High-End Rental Program
During difficult economic times may we suggest our High-End Rental program? Details at the bottom of the Rentals page. Let us help you get the high-quality instrument you want.
Our Patented Bass Bar
We also offer another option. We sell quite a few instruments with Peter Zaret's patented bass bar. This bass bar greatly enhances the tone. It makes it more powerful, rich, clear, resonant, and gets rid of the wolf tones almost entirely. We sell these instruments, both old and new at a fraction of the price of the increasingly scarce French and Italian violins. More can be read about this in articles that appeared in the May 2003 issue of Strad Magazine (Banishing the WolfDoes Peter Zaret's patented redesign of the bass-bar really give a stronger wolf-free sound?), and the March 2004 issue of Strings Magazine (Ace of BassPeter Zaret's patented bass bar pleases players and puzzles Luthiers).
If you are seeking a fine violin, viola, cello or bass we invite you to call or visit our store and find out what we have to offer. Of course, our collection is always changing. Our staff will be happy to show you our offerings or if you are not in Ohio and desire not to travel we will be happy to send some instruments to you. Instruments will be shipped within 48 hours unless there is a scarcity.
We work directly with the students, parents, and teachers.
Violin Society of America: www.vsa.to
"Founded in 1974, the Violin Society of America is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of promoting the art and science of making, repairing and preserving stringed musical instruments and their bows."
Catgut Acoustical Society: www.catgutacoustical.org
"The CAS brings together researchers in musical acoustics, violin makers, composers, string players, and lovers of the music they make. One of our primary interests is the application of scientific principles to the construction of instruments in the violin family."
Violinist.com: www.violinist.com
A wonderful discussion forum and more for violinists.
Sheila's Corner: http://www.sheilascorner.com
Sheila's Corner has a discussion board and other resources for violinists. "Violin Board is a non-advertising private board that provides the opportunity to post or reply to messages about VIOLIN. This board is focused on creativity, support and encouragement of developing violinists."
Fiddle Music.com: www.fiddlemusic.com
A resource site for fiddlers, with a discussion forum and other resources.
Fiddler Corner.com: www.fiddlerscorner.com
"This website is devoted to the Fiddle Player. My first intent of this website is to bring local fiddlers and other folk-type musicians together in a common place to meet. All other musicians from across the globe are also welcome!" (This site serves Celtic, Bluegrass, Folk, Classical and Cajun fiddlers! Extensive site.)
You may also be interested in our article: How to Choose a Violin
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