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Jonathan Solars Fine Violins

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a collector seeking the finest Stradivarius, or an advancing student seeking a violin worthy of a top Conservatory, we will provide you with personalized service, combining our experience as professional musicians and as expert dealers, to help find the right instrument or bow for you.

The Finest Quality

For players who care about sound as much as we do

Whether you're a seasoned professional, a collector seeking the finest Stradivarius, or an advancing student seeking a violin worthy of a top Conservatory, we will provide you with personalized service, combining our experience as professional musicians and as expert dealers, to help find the right instrument or bow for you.

“I had a great experience working with Jonathan Solars and I love my Nicolo Gagliano violin that he helped me acquire. I encourage people looking for instruments to visit Jonathan and check out his new store, his experience and expertise will be invaluable to anyone looking for a new instrument.”

frank huang, concertmaster, New York Philharmonic

Frank Huang

Frank Huang, Concertmaster, New York Philharmonic

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Valuations &
Appraisals

Jonathan Solars, Director

Repairs &
Restoration

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Research &
Methodology

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Expertise &
Authentication

Our SErvices

Featured reviews

Fast, knowledgeable, super efficient and incredibly kind

What an absolute pleasure it was to visit a local business and have such an amazing experience. Jonathan is beyond expert level in what he does...

From Angela M. on Google Reviews

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When I arrived to the shop I was greeted with a warm entrance

Over the next several years I got to know Jonathan and had the chance to be around some of the best instruments on the face of this little planet...

From Michael H. on Google Reviews

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Excellent place to explore to find your own musical instrument

Great selection of instruments and bows. Jonathan is very talented violinist & personable. Excellent place to explore to find your own musical instrument.

From DrKim on Google Reviews

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Visit our showroom

1925 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd #8L, New York, NY 10026

(646) 386-7658

Located at 116th St. and 7th Avenue, conveniently between the 2/3 train and B/C train with easy access by car and ample parking nearby.  

By appointment only, Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm.

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Buying From Us

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Selling Through Us

Featured instruments

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A Violin by Leandro Bisiach

A Violin by Giovanni & Carlo Tononi

ex. 'Mussolini'

Bologna

c. 1700-10

A Violin by Leandro Bisiach

A Violin by Nicola Bergonzi

Cremona

c. 1790

A Violin by Leandro Bisiach

A Violin by Giovanni Battista Grancino

Milan

c. 1700-05

A Violin by Leandro Bisiach

A Violin by Luiz Amorim

copy of Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu ‘Ole Bull’

Curitiba

2017

A Violin by Leandro Bisiach

A Violin Bow by Nikolai Kittel

St. Petersburg

c. 1860-68

A Violin by Leandro Bisiach

A Cello Bow by Nicolas Remy Maire, Paris c. 1850

Paris

c. 1850

A Violin by Leandro Bisiach

A Violin Bow attributed to Pierre Sirjean

ex. “Paganini”

Paris

c. 1820

A Violin by Leandro Bisiach

A Matched Quartet of Bows by Howard Green

Fife

2024

A Violin by Leandro Bisiach

A Viola Bow by Brian Alvey for W. E. Hill & Sons

London

c.1975

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