I was looking for a luthier in the Sacramento county area after my luthier in the Bay Area Roland Feller , had retired. I noted Yuri's shop and the great reviews. I personally found Yuri kind, practical and efficient. He is an excellent luthier. read more

I can't recommend this shop for someone new to violins who needs help deciding on a violin. Reviews are wonderful for luthiery, and I'm sure they are warranted. I'm not at all commenting about the likely wonderful work and repairs. I was hoping to get advice on what to look for in a violin. What wood, what features, what to avoid, what separates price points. I did say that as well. I was shown a violin and told that it was $560. Ok. Then I was shown one that was $720. Then 2 more in about the $1.500 range. Oooook, sooooo..... What was special? What are the differences? No information offered. I went in looking to walk out with a violin. Just ended up walking out. Disappointed for having driven in traffic to be there at a quiet time. I guess it's online for me, as much as I prefer shopping locally. Was it my sweatpants? Maybe I didn't look the part. read more

Very knowledgeable and helpful. He personally answered all my questions and was great to talk with.

I found Sacramento Violins through my cello instructor. Yuriy is a skilled luthier and was highly recommended to work on my cello. My first visit, I had my bow rehaired. I had the option of synthetic and real and chose the latter as recommended by Yuriy. My second visit was to repair my cello. One of my kids, cracked the side of my cello and he repaired it for me and made it sound better than before. You can't even tell there was damage. I highly recommend visiting the shop. Yuriy does great work and is honest. He also recommended a nice set of cello strings and a new case (which i purchased elsewhere). In addition to getting your violin, viola or cello fixed, you can buy violins and cellos in his shop. There is also a small room to try the instruments out. Lastly, the shop isn't close to my home, in fact there are others closer to me in my area, but going to Sacramento Violins is worth the drive - so as long as he's open, I will go there. Lastly, the shop closes for lunch. So be aware or call ahead if you need to go during that time. read more

Sacramento Violins - My beautiful 7/8 French 1930's cello. With the new strings Yuriy recommended. - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Carmichael, California

I've been going to Sacramento Violins for 1.5 years now to get my violin repaired. Yuriy is knowledgeable, gracious (not to be taken for granted!), and skilled in his workmanship. I trust that my violin is in good hands when in need of repairs. I'm also happy with my recent purchase of a new violin!! It's so responsive, smooth to bow, and bright to the ears--family and friends would compliment on the voluminous and rounded sound it produces. Overall, I highly recommend going to Sacramento Violins when you're looking for a local Luthier! read more

Yuriy is very friendly, yet is a master of his craft. They keep a clean shop, with ample parking out front. He rehaired my cello bow and sold me some rosin. It was a reasonable rate and a job well done, and was finished in a timely manner, per his estimate. I will be returning for future cello needs. Also, he wore a mask and there was no one else in the store, so it felt safe. read more

Fantastic and super professional work. My violin went in for some pretty routine tune up sort of stuff and it sounds SO GOOD now. Absolutely recommend. read more

Yuriy is the best! Friendly , honest, knowledgeable, and an all around good person. I totally trust him with repairs on my centuries old cello. His repairs are executed with old world expertise and pricing is reasonable. He also has an assortment of string instruments for sale. This is the place to go if you need any repairs done on your stringed instrument. read more

Sacramento Violins is a real gem in terms of offering trusted expertise in the care and maintenance of my violin and bow. My bow was in need of a fix and it was fixed with care and speed upon visiting the establishment for my first time. I look forward to having my violin maintained their and now know where to buy an extra bow and supplies. What a fun experience to walk into a small shop with beautiful violins, violas, and cellos on display. For sure the go to place in the greater Sacramento area for classical stringed instrument purchase and repair -reminiscent to a shop in the Bay Area or another metropolitan area. read more

I just found this store this week, although I've driven past it hundreds of times. I needed a new cello bow, and a bridge and strings for my daughter's 1/8 size violin. Yuhri was patient, helpful, and even finished the repairs on the little violin two days ahead of schedule. I will be back the next time I need strings or repairs on our instruments. read more

I faced a VERY difficult decision. Should I have my violin improved/enhanced, or should I sell it and buy a new one? Yuriy, the violin maker at Sac Violins evaluated the condition of my violin. He knew he could give it a "new sound," but he suggested that I shop around town for a violin that has "my soul" in it. And so, I tried out many violins at other stores, but decided to put the fate of my 'old friend' in Yuriy's hands. He truly has the "Touch of the Master's Hand," as a transformation occurred in a way I never could have imagined. People did tell me that he's "an acoustics specialist," and now, I understand why. Today, I own a violin that has been reborn. It's breath-taking. Through my new, "old friend," I am discovering more aspects of my personality and thoroughly enjoy expressing them. What a treasure! read more

I recently upgraded from my Chinese-made student model violin to a beautiful instrument made in Yuriy's shop. I love my violin. My teacher was amazed by the tone. Yuriy was very nice. He encouraged me to look at other violins in the area. When I came back, he gave me a very reasonable deal. I couldn't be happier with my violin. Thanks, Yuriy, and Sacramento Violins. Paul Squyres read more

First time being in there, it's was a little wait because there was others customers before us. But Dan was be able to help us put a new string on my daughter violin and tun them up right away. Overall the service was great!! Thanks Dan read more