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August Kohr HC602 Violin Review
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Fiddlerman
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February 13, 2012 - 8:09 pm
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Lot's of great things were written about the August Kohr HC602 Violin in Strings Magazine so I decided to test it out myself. I could immediately see that this violin is set up and adjusted by skilled luthiers. The bridge is well cut without any excess wood, the sound-post is set right though it could undoubtedly move during shipping, and the pegs function properly without slipping or sticking.  This violin sings already after just being played for 30 minutes. During that short time the sound improved which leads me to believe that it will be considerably better in a few months as do most fine modern instruments. Playing this fiddle is pure joy and the sound coming out of it compares to fine Italian instruments. I can easily recommend this violin to not only students but also to professionals that can't afford to spend over tens of thousands of dollars to get a fine instrument.

Get yours at Fiddlershop.com

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Beautiful Violin and beautiful sound! I am sure the future owner will be very pleased and happy ;-)

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What's the selling price?

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SORRY   .... just found everything in your store.  I've got to be tempted at that price and I can show my wife your video and say I will sound just like that !!!!

I saw the 602 in one and two piece backs.  What's that about ?

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Aleive
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*bleeds out from eyes, drools and hits chest furiously* I am so looking forward to it :D

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Fiddlerman
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February 14, 2012 - 10:14 am
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Here is the one that I did right after that one. I didn't practice it so it's not perfect but I had fun playing it. The harmonics didn't come out too well but I could have fixed it if I had worked on it for a half hour or so.
I am pretty sure you will be happy with your fiddle Aleive smile
I actually considered getting one as a second fiddle for outdoors and such. Had I not already ordered a CVN-300 last week to have decorated for me :-(

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Kevin M.
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I liked the part with you playing at the bridge.

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Oooooo!!!! Love this violindroolingdroolingdroolingdrooling

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Aleive, i can imagine your happiness =) Will You make a video for us too when get it?drooling

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Aleive
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Hehe.. I will when I feel confident enough ;) Still got a ways. Been a musician for over one and a half decade. So I have certain standards before I go public :P But a month or so after I get it I see no reason not to :)

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Oh wow that violin sounds beautiful compared to mine. Now I wish I keep my second violin all those years ago. 

16 years of experience and relearning.

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I swear to God though.. I panicked at 0:25.. I was certain the string snapped :P

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