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    Robert Cauer Violins

    4.8 (85 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Maritza S.

    I have visited Robert Cauer twice now, and I am obsessed. I am a new violinist, and was looking for a place to purchase my first violin. I was intimidated by the idea of purchasing a violin, especially having no knowledge of how to purchase a violin. Going to Roberts store was the best experience possible. They were so kind and patient in guiding me through the process. At my appointment, Samantha (I believe that was her name, she said she played the cello) was so helpful and answered all my questions. The appointment lasted over an hour, ultimately there were two violins I liked, and they let me take both home to test them out. This is an amazing thing they do, to allow their customers to go home and get comfortable with their instruments. After a couple days of testing both violins, I knew which one I wanted. However, I was ready to fully commit, but their store has amazing renting to buy options! They also have the best trade in value. They have very competitive rates over all. Oh! And Jonathan is also amazing. During my second visit I had so many questions regarding shoulder rests, rosin, violin cases, and Jonathan let's me try all all their shoulder rest so I could find the one I felt the most comfortable with. This type of in store experience and quality is hard to come around these days. I'm so happy to have found this place ! Can't recommend enough.

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    Li L.

    Today my daughter's violin teacher suggested this shop so we came to pick out a full size violin. There are many beautiful violins and other instruments here and we got one we loved. Robert is very kind and gave a lot of tips on how to handle the violin well. It was our first time chising one violin out and he told use how to decide and pick. He is very professional and the same as the the other workers there. They were very welcoming as we saw them with oher customers as well.This is a great place to get your string instrument.

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    Kirit S.

    We have been coming to Robert Cauer's store for now 7 years. You can see from the progression of attached photos how my son started with a 1/4th size cello, grew into a 1/2 size cello, then a beautiful, 3/4th size German cello, and now having grown in height as well as playing ability, finally a ~100 year old, German cello that sounds amazing. Robert, and my son's cello Teachers, have patiently guided these purchases. Aside from the amazing selection, and exemplary service one has come to expect at the venerable Robert Cauer Violins store, is their amazingly fair trade-in policy. Everything is well-documented and organized, and explained upfront. This is how we were able to graduate from size to size, while not having to spend crazy amounts of money to get amazing stringed instruments. I, wholeheartedly, and very, very strongly recommend this amazing musical instrument store for your purchase, rental, and repairs. They also have a wide selection of cases, bows, and accessories.

    Isis K.

    My daughter has been playing violin for 4 years and now my son for a year. Every time we visit Robert Cauer violins we are helped by Jonathan. He is kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable. The experience when we walk through the doors always leaves my children in awe as there are violins everywhere. The atmosphere can seem to make children stay on their best behavior however Jonathan makes you feel very at peace and at home. He shows my children where they keep the cellos and helps them feel like they can be comfortable and themselves. It is literally in an old house that they converted into a Violin shop. Its very cozy and warm. Robert Cauer himself is quiet yet polite. I definitely recommend buying or renting from here. They are reasonable and most of all just want your child to have a great instrument to play beautiful music.

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    Very special place! Mr. Cauer is an incredible & insightful luthier with a great selection of instruments. Recently bought a $200 (carbon) bow that sounded/played better than much more expensive ones feel to me. It is clear that these people value their craft and genuinely care for their clients - Thank you!

    Selene M M.

    We are super happy with our purchase We are starting a band and we were looking for great sounding violins and at a great price We wanted a consult with us there ( we got lost) and arent from the area but they were kind enough to wait and provide excellent service And we greatly appreciate it The young man was super knowledgeable and kind Definitely recommend!!

    Mai T.

    They were helpful to a violin noobie like me. I was worry at first cause I don't know how to look for a good violin, but I trust them. They let me keep 2 violins (I was considering to choose one) for 1 week, which is super nice. My violin teacher will help me to choose the one that suits me the best.

    Letter thanking us for the tip on Yelp. Very sweet & professional gesture:)

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    All the staff were so kind and helpful! They helped me get a new cello to rent and gave me loads of tips and instructions.

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    After i chose the cello to loan for a week to try, Mr Cauer stayed with me and taught me about all things cello!

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