Ronald Sachs Violins

Ron has been my go-​to violin shop for over a decade, even after I moved out of the Atlanta metro area and down to the Gulf Coast of Florida. As a professional orchestral violinist and private violin teacher, I have used a variety of the services he provides and have been happy with them all. His shop has done major work on my old Italian instrument, my students have purchased violins of all sizes and price ranges from him, and I myself purchased a lovely viola made by a luthier in his shop. I would recommend Ronald Sachs violins to anyone, from the entry-​level player to the longtime professional.

I went to Ron Sachs — Pleasant Hill to get a violin for my child. I did not find the staff person to be courteous or helpful. I have no experience with violins and could have used some advice or suggestions on picking an instrument. The only information provided regarding the violins was the price — nothing more. Will definitely purchase elsewhere.

My son needed an instrument because his school didn’t offer piano. This cello from Sachs has been a wonderful choice. It’s a great instrument and sounds superb.

Ronald Sach’s shop was recommended to me by a fellow professional in Valdosta GA. I brought my broken base for repair and after evaluating the options decided to go with a new base. The staff and Ronald were helpful and experienced, explaining the options and pros/​cons. Most importantly they were passionate about what they do and it was a pleasure to work with them.

I am a professional violinist and teacher and Ron Sachs is first on my list when I recommend a string shop to my students. The equipment and services that he provides are top notch and the prices are fair. As a professional performer, I trust Ronald Sachs Violins with my instruments whenever they are in need of maintenance or repair. In fact, my $ 14,000 violin is in his care as I write this review.

My parents bought me two violins from Ron Sachs over a decade ago. Ron is very knowledgable and his instruments are beautiful and high quality. My teachers were always impressed with how the violins sound and felt so nice.

I love coming here! Shopping for a cello, you run into people that act like car salesmen. Not at Ronald Sachs! Ron and his brother and pretty much every employee I’ve encountered there have been very nice and knowledgeable. I never feel pressured about anything and they have fantastic service. When they talk, you really feel like they know their stuff and I feel safe leaving my instruments with them.
My first impression of the store was it’s open bright space and nice colorful (but not tacky) rug. All of the other violin shops I’ve been to have been dark and tiny. Made me feel good about walking in there. It was back in 2001 or 2002. He had a great selection of cellos for every budget and I did end up buying a cello from him. Actually, Ron used to work at another shop where I bought my first cello (or maybe second, I can’t remember). So glad he went off and made his own violin shop!
The cello I bought was actually brand new (2001) and sounded like it was many years old! This actually says more about the maker than the seller, but the fact that RSV carried this magnificent cello is great. I was tired of shopping around, haha.
I remember coming in another time to get a new bow and they gave me a few selection of bows to try but waited to see which one I liked before telling me how much it cost. Of course, the one I liked cost almost as much as my cello did! That one was thrown in for fun, I’m sure. A consignment piece from a principal cellist in Peru or Puerto Rico (somewhere, can’t remember!). Anyway, just a little example of their range of selection. I settled for a bow in my price range and am very happy with it. They’ve got stuff for beginners and professionals, in my opinion. Unless you’re a professional looking for something truly rare then this maybe isn’t the place.
Their accessories aren’t bad either. Standard selection and they’re good about helping me pick out a new rosin or something if I’m not sure what to get (since I don’t buy these little extras often).
They are right next to a music school too so it was nice to see that collaboration going on. I think he even did pick up/​delivery of instruments to schools in the area (or even outside the area) because I remember seeing a Ronald Sach Violins van outside and may have asked what that was for. I think my primary/​secondary schools could’ve had much better instruments if they just used RSV.
I like how there’s a window to their repair/​workshop area, which adds to the open feeling of the store. No hiding in the back with your instrument. I could even go back there and see what they were doing if there wasn’t too much going on.
Before I moved out of state, I always went back here for all my cello needs. Even if I’d only come in once a year, he always remembered me. If it were financially reasonable, I’d ship my cello back for major repairs since I have yet to find another shop I like going to more than here. I’m glad Ron isn’t old (at least he didn’t seem old), so I don’t have to worry about him passing away or retiring any time soon (fingers crossed!). Not sure if he trains other luthiers but they’d be lucky to learn from him!