CK Violins

We have been going to CK violins for the past 4 years. My son was a beginner in elementary school and we were not sure if he would keep it up so we had been renting from Nick for the past three years. My son had changed from a small violin to a mid-size. Nick is always so helpful in getting us the right size and also helped us tune the violin in between. Finally this year my son is in the middle school orchestra and ready for an adult violin and Nick told us it would be a great time to purchase his very own instrument as he would not need a different size from this point on. Nick recommended a great violin for us, and we are always amazed by the superior service. He is so knowledgeable and kind. The store is located in Waikiki, but there is always plenty of parking in the building, and he also validates the ticket for his customers. I would highly recommend anyone who starts playing violins to CK.

If you're planning on learning or purchasing a violin, cello, or viola and don't know where to go...CK violin is the place to be Nick is a fanatic, caring, and helpful gentleman who cares deeply about his clients/customers. He is extremely helpful and exceptionally knowledgeable on the instruments...I highly recommend coming to CK violins for all your instruments needs.

My daughter recently started taking violin lessons and needed . . . a violin. Her teacher recommended renting one from Nicholas at CK Violins. I liked the idea of renting (versus buying) initially since we don't know how long her enthusiasm, interest and commitment will last. So it was nice that this was an option.Located at the Waikiki Landmark on Kalakaua. Easy to find. Validated parking. Parking spaces are tight! Bring your compact vehicle, not your SUV!Shop is beautiful!!!Nicholas and his wife were very friendly and extremely helpful. He helped our daughter find the right size violin and set us up with a rental ($20/month) - easy breezy.Saturday hours makes it convenient for those who don't live/work in town.Awesome place if you need to rent, repair or purchase a violin, viola or cello. No mention of bass, however. Sorry bass players.

I have been renting a cello from Nicholas at CK Violins on and off for three years now. He has always been so gracious with me and the cellos were always so beautiful and great sounding! I had decided to make the big leap and buy my 400 series cello from them and it was a wonderful experience! The cello is absolutely beautiful and the deep dark brown colors mixed with the beautiful sounds it makes really shows the quality of their work. They truly are dedicated to helping you find the right instrument for you and are willing to work with you for payments as well. I had to do payments but I love my cello so much it was completely worth it. They are extremely reasonable and the quality of the cello shows when you play it. I have had my cello for about three months now and cannot wait to play it in a performance. I play for funerals, and then hoping to play for nursing homes and weddings in time. So I have big dreams for my cello. If you are looking for someone who will let you try out instruments, ask every question in the book, and work with you on price and timeframe, this really is the place to go. I have never met someone more dedicated to their instruments and more understanding then CK Violins.

Knocked my 65" LG OLED over onto my coffee table and destroyed it. On the way down, it hit my cello and scratched it to hell. Thankfully, it's electric so no damage to the sound producing components. The TV also broke my far left fine tuner pin right off. Nick came thru and got it fixed with a new fine tuner pin when I walked in. Great shop, they also serviced my electric cello a few years ago.

I have been playing the cello for over 27 years professionally. I live in different cities equally from: L.A., Seoul, and Oahu. Level of details Nicholas has about the string instrument is world class. I absolutely love talking with Nicholas about the instrument world and his passion for the craft is trust worthy. I recommend anyone to come to CK Violin for any inquiry regarding instrument, bow re-hairing and string instrument repairs.

I truly loved the store the ambiance and amazing staff there. I've owned 3 violins over $1k each and ck violin sounded the best :) I want to come back again and hope to own another soon!

I bought a full-size violin for my daughter 4 years ago, and I couldn't be happier with our choice. The violin, crafted by them, has a beautiful, rich sound that has already helped her win several competitions. The quality is truly impressive.Nicholas, the owner, is incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. His generosity shines through in every interaction, and we love going back to the store not only for maintenance but also just to catch up with him. He often plays the violin for us, and his talent as an artist reassures us that he knows exactly what he's doing in his craft.I wholeheartedly recommend this store to anyone looking for reliable service and quality instruments. Even after the purchase, they continue to support us, making us feel valued as customers. My daughter adores her violin and is excited to continue her musical journey with it. You won't regret choosing them!

This ck violin store is a sad joke violins are overpriced I swear these violins have to be from Amazon this is bs do go to this violin store unless you want drainage to your wallet and violins are not refundable that's a bullshit policy don't go to ck violin way too overpriced if you want to go to a real violin store and have good quality and sound go to Music center of Hawaii

I have been going to CK violins for over 12 years and I will always recommend them. Right from the moment you walk in through the door, Nick is always there to greet you with the warmest that makes anyone feel welcomed. When I went off to college, no matter how long I've been away, Nick always remembers me. They have a variety of string instruments and provide excellent service. From buying/selling instruments, materials, and repairs, CK violins provides everything that a string musician requires. Nick makes sure that you are paired with the perfect instrument that you are looking for. I love their service and I don't believe that you will find another violin store/luthier as amazing as this one in Hawaii. Thank you Nick for all that you do!