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Handmade Violas and Cellos

One-of-a-kind instruments for one-of-a-kind musicians.  

Building a Violin

Beautiful Music Starts With Quality Instruments

It is not easy to find quality instruments on store shelves.

It takes more precision and care to deliver instruments that match your gift and passion and inspire your best performances.

a girl playing a violin

Start Making Beautiful Music

When you’re ready to take your playing to the next level, your instrument should help you — not hold you back.
 

Each viola and cello are carefully handcrafted to bring out a rich, balanced tone and a natural responsiveness that makes playing feel effortless.

Whether you’re a performer, teacher, or dedicated student, you deserve an instrument that matches your dedication and precision.

With a Charles Conti, custom-made instrument, you can play with confidence.

Meet Charles,

Texas-based violin maker, Charles Conti has been building violins, violas, and cellos for over 20 years. He has studied under some of the greats.

 

He builds instruments that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern acoustic science.

 

Each piece is designed for comfort, tonal evenness, and expressive depth—crafted to become a trusted partner for the musician.

Instruments are shown by appointment only. 

Woman Playing a Cello

Love is like a violin. The music may stop now and then, but the strings remain forever.

June Masters Bacher

viola

Violas

Four-stringed alto-range instrument played with a bow, larger than a violin but smaller than a cello. It has a deeper, warmer sound and its strings are tuned to C, G, D, and A. 

cello

Cellos

A large, bowed string instrument in the violin family with four strings tuned in perfect fifths: C, G, D, and A. Known for its rich, versatile sound.

Fixing a Violin

Start making beautiful music today

Contact Charles

for your handmade, one-of-a-kind instrument.

Instruments are shown by appointment only. 

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