The Shar Connection
A Global Network
Shar's purchasing agents are string players, and they travel the globe to work directly with our partner workshops. For over 45 years we have established longstanding relationships with the world's leading makers and workshops in America, Europe, and Asia.

From the wood selection to the acoustic models used, from the neck shapes to the various varnish properties, our purchasing agents work with our partners to ensure that every detail is crafted to our specifications. Our world-wide logistics network also guarantees that our instruments and bows arrive here in Ann Arbor in ideal, safe condition.

The Shar Setup
Where Millimeters Count
Shar's own Setup Shop, Restoration and Repair Department, staffed by experienced luthiers and technicians, ensures each instrument is in healthy, stable condition and adjusted for optimal tonal response. Shar adheres to stringent quality standards and we stand by the construction, setup and sound of all our instruments and bows.

Whether you're picking up a Shar instrument for the first time, or have been playing for years, it should sound beautiful to your ears and feel wonderful in your hands. Great tone and easy playability are the primary goals of the Shar Setup Shop.

Using centuries-old methods, traditional hand tools, and time-saving technology, our select group of technicians work to very precise measurements, usually within tolerances of a tenth of a millimeter.

String heights, neck shapes, soundpost and bridge curvatures are among the hundreds of things we address in the Shar Setup Shop for one simple reason: to make players happy.