CK Violins — Local services in Honolulu

I am a professional violinist in Hawaii Symphony and a teacher in the community. I am very finicky about whom I allow to adjust and repair my expensive instruments and bows, and I insist that my students have access to the most affordable, well-adjusted, violins. CK has earned my trust through their superior business ethics and expertise. Nick consistently offers quality instruments to my students--I've spent many hours in the shop playing, evaluating, and finding the right violins for families at their price point. Over 30 years I've done business with fine shops and luthiers in NYC, Boston, Chicago, San Fran, and Utah; Nick is the only proprietor who provides excellent servicing, generous policies, and attentive assistance to every customer who walks through his door. Folks, please know that buying an instrument online is at best a roll of the dice with high odds not in your favor. CK Violins is a superior reputable shop you can safely trust when you want to invest in a stringed instrument from...

I have been working with CK Violin for years throughout my daughter's violin journey, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

As my daughter has grown as a musician over this time, CK Violin has consistently provided excellent guidance on instrument upgrades that matched her developing skills. Their pricing has always been fair and reasonable, making each step up in quality accessible for our family.

When we struggled with my daughter's previous instructor, CK went above and beyond by recommending a new teacher who proved to be amazing. Thanks to this connection, my daughter successfully auditioned for and joined the Honolulu Youth Symphony!

Their repair services deserve special mention as well. Over the years, whenever we've needed maintenance or adjustments, they've completed the work quickly and at very reasonable prices.

For parents of young violinists, CK Violin offers that perfect combination of expertise, personalized service, and fair pricing that makes the long-term musical journey so much...

I bought a full-size violin for my daughter 4 year ago, and I couldn't be happier with our choice. The violin, crafted by them, has a beautiful, rich sound that has already helped her win several competitions. The quality is truly impressive.

Nicholas, the owner, is incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. His generosity shines through in every interaction, and we love going back to the store not only for maintenance but also just to catch up with him. He often plays the violin for us, and his talent as an artist reassures us that he knows exactly what he’s doing in his craft.

I really recommend this store to anyone looking for reliable service and quality instruments. Even after the purchase, they continue to support us, making us feel valued as customers. My daughter adores her violin and is excited to continue her musical journey with it. You won’t regret...