Since beginning to learn the violin, I have decided that a much needed upgrade is in order from the very inexpensive fiddle that I picked up from Craigslist. In two short weeks I have realized that violin I have been learning on is less than desirable for the task. I feel confident that the instrument in question will fail to reward me as my skill improves. So, having decided on an upgrade, I appeal to you fine people for guidance.

When I first started looking, I had decided on opting for the Fiddlerman Concert, and I am still quite sure that it would meet and even exceed my expectations. Recently though, I have considered that I should just go ahead and spring for a Master outfit instead. While I realize that this is certainly overkill in my case, my rationale is that having been a guitar player for almost 20 years, I know a good instrument from a poor one regardless as to whether or not I am proficient at it, and as a musician I put a great deal of emphasis on having high quality tools for the task in addition to a consistent practice regimen. 

Both violins are within my budget, and based on the information that I have read about the Master (not to mention the embarrassing amount of time I have spent researching them and listening to YouTube videos) I believe that it will be an instrument that I can grow into and have with me for much longer before I feel the inevitable need to upgrade again, whereas with the Concert I would be inclined to upgrade much sooner.

If anyone has recently found themselves in a similar place to where I am now, and has purchased either the Master or the Concert outfits, please share your thoughts and opinions on either and how the outcome of your decision affected you musically.

Thanks in advance for the assistance!