Scott Cao Violins

Instruments made in the GuangZhou workshop are made by prize-winning luthiers under the supervision of Scott Cao. Instruments made by shop luthiers feature excellent tone, choice wood, quality varnish and superior craftsmanship. They are available in several grades and sizes. Every piece of our instrument is completely hand carved. The meticulous graduation of the top and back reward the player with a powerful and refined tone. Each instrument is individually hand made displaying the skillful work of a master violinmaker.

Model Series	Description
850M	Same as 850, built with Bosnian maple, Italian spruce, modern Italian varnished without antique look.
850	Copy of famous instrument (distressed), Bosnian maple, Italian spruce, Indian ebony fingerboard. Hill style boxwood fittings. Built and varnished in Guangzhou by top makers.
750E	Same as 750, built with European spruce top and maple back, antique varnish.
750	Copy of famous instrument (distressed). Chinese maple, Italian spruce, Indian ebony fingerboard, Hill style ebony fittings. Built and varnished in Guangzhou.
600	Well flamed Chinese maple, European spruce, Indian ebony fingerboard, ebony fittings, and one fine tuner. Built and varnished with modern Italian style full covered varnish in Guangzhou.
500	Flamed Chinese maple, European spruce, Indian ebony fingerboard, ebony fittings, and one fine tuner. Built and varnished in Guangzhou.

	Model	Available Sizes
Violin	STV850M	4/4
	STV850 [Photo]	4/4, 3/4, 1/2
	STV750E	4/4
	STV750 [Photo]	4/4, 3/4, 1/2
	STV600	4/4, 7/8, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4
	STV500 [Photo]	4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
Viola	STA850	15", 15.5", 16", 16.5"
	STA750E	15", 15.5", 16", 16.5"
	STA750	15", 15.5", 16", 16.5", 17"
Cello	STC850	4/4
	STC750E [Photo]	4/4
	STC750	4/4, 3/4, 1/2
	STC600	4/4, 7/8, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4
Bass	STB750	4/4, 3/4

“Ninety-eight percent of my students play on Cao made instruments and bows... Other professional have been amazed at the quality of sound projected and then absolutely drop their jaws at the prices. I can, with confidence, recommend the 850 series to anyone. Professional or student of any level.”

Peter F. Merlin

The Source Strings, Brandon, FL

“The sound (of the STV-850) is complex, with good projection and a lush tone.”

Strings Magazine

“The STV-750 Artistic Model Violin has been my best seller since its entry into the intermediate violin field... Its is by far the best instrument in its price range.”

George Behary

Owner of Loxahatchee Vintage Strings, Loxahatchee, FL

“These violins should dominate the upper end of the student market. The 750 violin blows everything else in its price range away.”

Chuck Kessler

Kessler and Sons Music, Las Vegas, NV

“I think for the under $1,000 price range, Scott Cao's instruments sound the best. They're way better than the German instruments that are out there.”

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Scott Cao Violins

Violin Viola Cello, made in Scott Cao China workshop