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January 2024 by Jackie McCollough
Wonderful place! I started going there for violin bow rehairs then bought a very nice student-level viola as I was deciding whether to make a commitment to viola after 50+ years playing violin. Finally, I commissioned a handmade viola from him and it is magnificent in looks and sound. Jonathan is undeniably a great artist, but he's also a very pleasant man.Whether you're a beginner, a dedicated student, or a professional, you will find sensitive and sensible advice along with outstanding service at Vacanti Violins.
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October 2023 by Sound Engraver
If you want quality in every respect, visit Vacanti Violins. Vacanti is not only knowledgeable on violins and repair work, he is kind, honest, and personable. He knows everyone's situation is unique and wants to provide them with the best suggestions. I didn't feel at all pressured to purchase anything more than I needed to. I got my violin repaired promptly. It feels amazing! From now on, I'll be visiting Vacanti Violins for professional violins and bows.
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October 2023 by Jake McLaughlin
Only place to get a decent violin in cville.
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August 2023 by clovr
seems neat, hard to find
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July 2023 by Jennifer Shockley
What a great experience we had selecting a new violin for our daughter. Jonathan was very educational and easy to work with. I highly recommend his service to anyone looking for an honest, no pressure experience. Thank you again.
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January 2023 by plussage
This is it. Come to Vacanti violins for beautiful instruments and fine work.
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August 2022 by conrad Ippolito
Jonathan was a fantastic guy to work with. Incredibly honest. I cross checked everything he said through my orchestra teacher and everything he said was spot on. Very knowledgeable and a wonderful craftsman.
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March 2022 by Jenn Dungan
Jonathan is a top notch craftsman and always helpful and patient in answering any questions I have about my instrument. Highly recommended!
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May 2021 by Ian Babcock
Incredible workmanship and detail in repais, well versed in older instruments, can not recommend highly enough, the only place I trust with my most prized possessions!
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March 2021 by Alessandra Cortese de Bosis
Knowledgeable and friendly.
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December 2020 by Sherri Tracinski
Highly recommended. Great service, extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
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October 2020 by Adeline Tanous
I am an amateur cellist, and my cello teacher recommended Jonathan to me when I needed to have a couple issues in my cello checked out. He’s very knowledgeable and friendly - willing to answer all my d*** questions about my instrument while also guiding me in the right direction when it came to suggestions on repairs, strings, bows, you name it! I will definitely be using him for all cello-related issues and purchase as long as I’m in the Charlottesville area!
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October 2020 by Zachary Gochenour
Very competent and knowledgeable. This is a man you can trust and he has high quality inventory. Nice space to try out your new equipment. I drive a few hours to come to this luthier and I know others drive either further. Hands down the best luthier in central Virginia.
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October 2020 by Andrew Everton
Jonathan is great at what he does, best violin shop in central VA.
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October 2020 by Katharine Donnelly Adams
We traveled 5 hours to pick out our daughter's violin with Jonathan. Worth every minute, every mile, every cent.
