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    Terra Nova Violins

    3.8 (28 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Heather H.

    After enjoying a lunch at my favorite Korean restaurant, Il Song garden, my daughter and I crossed the parking lot and entered Terra Nova Violins. Specializing in rentals, repairs, lessons, purchases - this is a one stop stringed instrument shop. Right now (12/27/2010) they're running a Christmas special, $299 for a new violin outfit (which includes the violin, strings, bow, etc.) which normally retails at $525. As a violin newbie (my daughter is starting lessons...) they were gracious and even let my daughter just hold it under her chin, strumming back and forth. They told me to think about it. Encouraged me to not to pay the same price at other music stores and get less quality (some shops have laminate over their violins which dramatically changes the sound/tone.) The teachers are also in house for lessons or teach out of their homes. I felt very comfortable there, friendly staff, majestic instruments. *Renting a violin is $20 a month w/ $3 insurance fee...half credit towards purchases instrument. Not sure about other string instruments rates. Go in person, they're super friendly.

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    8 months ago

    Great customer service and knowledgeable, friendly staff! Best place for renting instruments.

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    Brought my violin in for an appraisal. Had a written one two days later. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable.

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