About Peter Zaret and Sons Violins
Peter Zaret and Sons Violins offers a wide range of stringed instruments, from affordable student options to high-end instruments costing over $100,000. They also provide appraisals, buy and trade services, rentals, and repairs. Customers praise the business for its extensive selection and helpful staff. One customer was particularly pleased with a refurbished bow, noting its excellent playability despite a minor issue with craftsmanship. Another customer described their experience as "unbelievable," highlighting the owner's kindness and willingness to help find the perfect instrument. They appreciated the family-like atmosphere and plan to return. The business is also known for its innovative tonal enhancements to instruments, which have been met with both praise and skepticism. A customer who purchased a viola with these enhancements found them enjoyable and recommends trying one of their instruments before committing to the modifications.
Peter Zaret is an excellent dealer of both high end and student level instruments. I traded in with him for a superior instrument, and within the month I was ready again to purchase another instrument for my studio. I visited him and tried out several instruments. Dr Zaret still had the instrument I had traded in, and I decided to play it again for old times sake (it was an instrument I owned for 25 years). Dr Zaret had made adjustments to it, and the sound was absolutely incredible. It was like playing a different instrument altogether. I ended up taking this instrument home again. He was incredibly generous when figuring out the cost of repurchase. Dr Zaret...read full review
Absolutely thrilled with the service from the exceptional Peter Zaret and Sons Violins shop! I've known him for 20 years, and his expertise continues to impress me. I've had his unbreakable Zarelon bow hair for YEARS, I've broken more strings than bow hair and the sound is excellent. I've saved a ton of money on bow rehairing. His innovative approach has made my cello sound even better, with a noticeable increase in volume and resonance thanks to his masterful bass bar. This time, he skillfully repaired hard to find seams in my 1844 cello, preserving its rich history, enhancing its playability and restoring it's glow with a good polish to boot. If you're looking for top-notch...read full review
I bought a refurbished bow with his synthetic hair and it plays as good or better than the 2 other bows I have. A small comment on the craftsmanship. There was glue all over the place. A little bit of pride in workmanship would of gotten the fifth star. I was able to take some 2000 grit sandpaper and fiberglass buffing compound to dress up the stick. I am very happy.