Comments From World-Class Violinists

Scott, this is an excellent violin! Can I buy it?
Gidon KremerThe Kremer Foundationprofile
When Nigel Kennedy broke a string on his Del Gesu violin during the concert, he borrowed my Scott Cao violin. It sounded just as good as the Guarneri.Mark VolkertFormer acting concert master - San Fransisco Symphony Orchestraprofile
My Scott Cao Violin was used interchangeably with the Stern ex Panette del Gesu while recording my latest CD.
Bin HuangPaganini Competition Winnerprofile
  • Scott, I can't believe a new violin sounds so good. I like it very much. Congratulations!Byung WooKimConcert Master - San Jose Symphony Orchestra
    They are wonderful instruments, sounds great, and are applauded by teachers.Jean StuckySuzuki School of Music
    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. MerlinThe Source Strings
    They are wonderful products. We will sell more of these instruments and let more people know about them.Carl ApplebaumViolin Shop Owner

Scott's Awards

Tone Award for Violin: 2018 VSA International Competition

Tone Award for Quartet: 2018 VSA International Competition

Viola Artisanship Award: 2016 VSA International Competition

Quartet Artisanship Award: 2016 VSA International Competition

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  • Violin Sound Quality: 2012 VSA International Competition

    Viola Sound Quality Award: 2012 VSA International Competition

    Quartet Sound Quality Award: 2012 VSA International Competition

    Violin Silver Award: 2012 VSA International Competition

    Viola 4th Place: 2012 Thirteenth Stradivarius Grand Prix in Italy

    Violin Artisanship Award: 2010 VSA International Competition

    Violin Sound Quality Award: 2010 VSA International Competition

    Violin Silver Award: 2010 VSA International Competition

    Viola Quality Award: 2010 VSA International Competition

    Violin Quality Award: 2008 VSA International Competition

    Cello Silver Award: 1998 VSA International Competition

    Viola Silver Award: 1996 VSA International Competition

    Violin Silver Award: 1996 VSA International Competition

    Viola 3rd in Production: 1994 Seventh Lima Monastery Stradivari International Competition in Italy

    Violin Quality Award: 1992 VSA International Competition

    Violin Quality and Artisanship Double Gold Award: 1990 Canada International Competition

    Viola Quality and Technology Award: 1988 VSA International Competition

    Violin Quality Award: 1986 VSA International Competition

Prizes Won by Our Violin Makers

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