M. and R. Weisshaar & Son Violin Shop in Orange County, CA

Open: Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 - 5:30
949 548 1287

Welcome to the finest shop in Orange County for string instruments of the Violin family. Our family has owned our shop for over 40 years, and the services we provide are the highest quality at competitive price. We offer superior rentals or can help match players to purchase the most suitable instrument. We offer teacher referrals, and a very good selection of violins for sale. There is a bulletin board in the foyer posted with local events and you will find many of our violins hanging from the ceiling, ready to try.

You can, of course, try different instruments or bows in a private room at our shop as well. If necessary, we encourage you to take one home for a few days for further trial. We do our best to make our customers feel comfortable and at home. From beginning students to professional musicians, we welcome and encourage those of any skill level. Visit our shop and get to know us -- we strive to help musicians get the best from their equipment.

Trade-in Policy

Instrument Trade-in Credit:(violins, violas, cellos): We guarantee an 80% instrument trade-in credit on instruments under $1,500.00 and 100% on instruments $1,500.00 and above.

For original client, only; sales tax not included. The instrument trade-in credit is valid only for a one ...

Trade-in Policy

Instrument Trade-in Credit:(violins, violas, cellos): We guarantee an 80% instrument trade-in credit on instruments under $1,500.00 and 100% on instruments $1,500.00 and above.

For original client, only; sales tax not included. The instrument trade-in credit is valid only for a one -for- one, same instrument-type exchange. Receipt must be presented at time of exchange or value will be reconstructed as fairly as possible at our discretion. Instrument trade-in credit applies towards instruments that are a minimum of 25% more than the instrument to be exchanged. To qualify for full 80% or 100% trade in value, instrument must be in comparable condition as when sold by us; damaged or overly worn instruments will be credited at our discretion. Additional costs deducted may include: repair depreciation, neglect of routine maintenance (excessive fingerboard wear, heat damage, cleaning), excessive wear (edge & corner repair, varnish repair), crack repair, etc. as needed.

Bow Trade-in Credit: (violin, viola, cello, and bass):
We guarantee an 80% bow trade-in credit on bows under $1,500.00 and 100% on bows $1,500.00 and above, minus a bow re-hair.

For original client, only; sales tax not included. The bow trade-in credit is valid only for a one -for- one bow exchange. Receipt must be presented at time of exchange or bow trade-in credit will be reconstructed as fairly as possible at our discretion. The bow trade-in credit applies towards bows that are a minimum of 25% more than the bow to be exchanged. Bows need to be in comparable condition as when sold by us; damaged or overly worn bows will be credited at our discretion. We will deduct the cost of a rehair from the bow trade-in credit and deduct other repair costs associated with returning the bow to its original condition. Additional costs may include: repair depreciation, tip replacement, grip and wrap replacement, repair of butt or thumb wear, pearl eye and slide replacement, screw or eyelet repair, etc., as needed.

Luggage: We do not offer a standard trade-in credit for cases or bags. Cases will be evaluated on a ‘case by case’ basis at our discretion.

Michael Weisshaar

1960-63: Hans Weisshaar Inc., Los Angeles
1963-64: Staatliche Berufsfachschule für Geigenbau, Mittenwald
Summer, 1964: Siegfried Finkel, Brienz, Switzerland
1965-74: Hans Weisshaar Inc., Los Angeles
1974- Present: M&R Weisshaar Violin Shop, Costa Mesa

Rena Weisshaar

1960-64: Staatliche Berufsfachschule für Geigenbau, Mittenwald
Summer, 1963: built cello in Ascoli-Piceno, Italy, supervised by Cesare Castelli
1964-74: Hans Weisshaar Inc., Los Angeles
1974-Present: M&R Weisshaar Violin Shop, Costa Mesa

Daniel Weisshaar

1989-93: M&R Weisshaar Violin Shop, Costa Mesa
1993-94: Bernard Camurat, Montigny-sur-Loing, France
1995-99: Michael Becker Fine Violins, Park Ridge, IL
1999-Present: M&R Weisshaar & Son Violin Shop
(as Dan returned permanently, the business name changed to M&R Weisshaar & Son Violin Shop, Inc.)