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February 2024 by A V
This is the third year we are using the violin from W violin. My daughter is in 7th grade and auditioned for Regional orchestra for the first time this year and got in. Believe me, students who come to the audition bring the finest violins you can find around here along with their well-prepared skill sets and the violin my daughter used from W violin was second to none. Mr. Park took care of the instrument until the day before the competition to make sure it produces the best sound. He genuinely tries to be helpful always. Our family totally recommend W violin!
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December 2023 by Rodman Rodriguez
I’ve been twice to W. Violin, once for a shoulder rest and the second time to get a second bow for my violin. Both times Mr. Gene Park eagerly helped me despite my showing up without an appointment. Both times I got excellent recommendations and purchased items that were slightly better priced than having gone through Amazon/online. I highly recommend W. Violin for your classical string instrument needs!
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August 2023 by Ken S
My daughter's teacher helped us select her next violin via Gene's shop, and we found one that sounds and feels great within our budget. Gene was also incredibly helpful and kind in helping her narrow down which bow she should go with. In addition, he provided plenty of advice in maintenance. We will definitely be returning for future service and Gene will be the first person we reach out to should my daughter want to upgrade again in the future!
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August 2023 by Miyoung Jang
I have currently graduated 6th grade and is soon going into 7th. I have been using the violins at the W Violin Shop for 7 years now, and my violin experiences have been absolutely miraculous all thanks to this place. Every time I go there to rent new violins, my entire family always tags along. The reason is to not only check out the violin that I am getting, but to meet the wonderful owner of the shop. In my own opinion, the owner there always seems to light up my mood after coming back. He is a gentle, calm, kind man who continuously helped me, and my parents, pick out the best, relevant violin. He has an amazing personality in general and treats his customers very well, no matter whom it is. Because of the violins I have been using at W Violin, my violin sound suddenly changed from a creaky, noisy one, to a smooth one. My mom also loves listening to me playing my new violin because of the sound it makes. I can more likely feel the music when I am playing my violin and so does my parents. Of course, the shop has many other string instruments. The price might surprise some of you, but I promise it is worth it. Overall, the W Violin Shop is a must whenever you're searching for a nice string instrument.
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August 2023 by 희망정아
The owner is very nice. I once broke my violin bow that worth $100, but the owner didn’t ask me for money and gave me the new one for free. And the violin condition is good.??
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July 2023 by Kenneth Sham
My daughter's teacher helped us select her next violin via Gene's shop, and we found one that sounds and feels great within our budget. Gene was also incredibly helpful and kind in helping her narrow down which bow she should go with. In addition, he provided plenty of advice in maintenance. We will definitely be returning for future service and Gene will be the first person we reach out to should my daughter want to upgrade again in the future!
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May 2023 by lily im
Our violin teacher vetted 5 bows from W. Violin shop. They were all spectacular but our favorite, which we named "Goldie" was the most responsive, sweet sounding bow you could imagine. Gene was so easy to work with and we had an exceptional experience.
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February 2023 by John Jahng
Mr. Park did wonders with my instrument. Somewhat of a major work done on the viola. Very prompt and most importantly, made the sound improve and instrument easier to play! Highly recommended.
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December 2022 by Soyeon P.
We rented a cello for my daughter who just started playing. W violin not only helped us with a good instrument to rent but they also provided services to maintain and adjust the instrument as our little cellist was getting used to the instrument.
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December 2022 by JH Park
I really can't say enough good things about my experience here. I came in unsure of what I wanted, but Owner Gene was very patient with me as we reviewed instruments, pricing, and plans. Plus, they have a great rental program for people like me that can't make up their minds! My son has enjoyed playing his cello daily since my visit, and I am glad he took the plunge back into being a musician
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November 2022 by Tyler Jeong
The owner is very kind and trustworthy.I recently had my fingerboard and bridge replaced on my cello. The quality was great and he offered a great price. I also had the neck of my cello adjusted and it was done very nicely and looks clean. I would trust him to repair any problems I have with my cello. My student also rents a cello from here which sounds good. If anyone is looking to rent an instrument, this would be a great place to get a quality instrument
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November 2022 by Lisa Ahn
I have been using this shop for more than 2 years. They have been always warm and helpful. Sadly, my daughter decided to stop viola lessons, so I had to return the viola, but overall, I had wonderful experience with them. I would use them again, if my daughter decides to play again.
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November 2022 by J Park
I really can't say enough good things about my experience here. I came in unsure of what I wanted, but Owner Gene was very patient with me as we reviewed instruments, pricing, and plans. Plus, they have a great rental program for people like me that can't make up their minds! My son has enjoyed playing his cello daily since my visit, and I am glad he took the plunge back into being a musician
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August 2022 by Martin Dank
Just this morning I went back to W. Violin Shop in Tenafly, New Jersey to pick up my violin which was being repaired. First, Mr. Park was a gentleman, who took time and care in examining my violin when I brought it in two weeks ago, at which time he shared his impression of what was needed to restore my violin as well as an accurate estimate of the cost involved.Upon my arrival this morning, Mr.Park invited me to play my violin before leaving for home. Not being a professional, a little bashfully I acceded to his suggestion and was able to recall some short selections of music I have played at home, but not with the benefit of looking at music on a nearby stand. Still, even in a larger room than where I usually play, I was very gratified by the improvement in the violin's sound. I conveyed my thanks but also my appreciation that Mr. Park asked me to bring back the violin after about two weeks, so he could check the violin once again at that time, after having been played regularly in its renewed condition.Once I was home, I eagerly picked up my violin again, now in the room where I usually practice and, of course, with my music stand and music available. I must share with whoever reads this, that as I was playing I was absolutely thrilled and excited with the positive sound that the violin was now making. And rest assured, that this is not an exaggeration or hyperbole; and believe me, I haven't changed during these two weeks. The richness and warmth of the violin's tone was so much better and more gratifying, and evident regardless if I was playing forte or piano. Playing my old friend, a violin that I have played for seventy years, was akin to a rebirth, a virtual renewal. Now I really have to work on my technique to do justice to my reborn Italian violin.I was very happy to then call Mr. Park to share with him my experience upon returning home and picking up my violin to play. And it is in that spirit that I am so pleased to write these words for anyone who might read them and is searching for someone with integrity who is very skilled and talented in his craft and a pleasure to work with. If you have a stringed instrument in need of some repair or are looking for a possible purchase, you needn't look any further. You have found someone who knows and cares about what he is doing and is worthy of your trust.
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August 2022 by Cindy Gu
Recently purchased the violin and bow at the store. Mr. Park is very professional and super nice. The store has a great selection of violin, viola and cello, and music sheet for pros and students. Highly recommend this shop!
