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Value of Violins
What to look for when purchasing a violin
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January 29, 2014 - 11:33 pm

Here is an article I ran across recently on what to look for when purchasing a violin, new or used.

I just posted, I didn't write it but it's something to think about for those who know absolutely nothing about violin's.

 

http://www.kevinleeluthier.com.....values.htm

 

Ken.

 

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January 30, 2014 - 7:52 am
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Great article i enjoyed it..thumbs-up

 

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@Fiddlestix Thanks for the article!

Violinist start date -  May 2013  

Fiddler start date - May 2014

FIDDLE- Gift from a dear friend. A 1930-40 german copy, of a french copy of a Stradivarius.  BOW - $50 carbon fiber. Strings - Dominants with E Pirastro Gold string.

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Thanks for the article, it contained some excellent advice.

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