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a violin but don't know shit from sand when it comes to quality?
any input on a decent beginners?
any input on a decent beginners?
a violin but don't know shit from sand when it comes to quality?
any input on a decent beginners?
Greg: You need to post that story about your Craigslist experience buying the violin from the Chinese woman....
Sorry to go off-topic guys...
Is this for you or a kid?
I don't think there are brand name violins out there that are easily recognizable, like Gibson or Fender.
I bought one for my wife a few years back. I went to the local violin shop where they would buy kits made in Romania. They would assemble and finish the violins themselves and sell them. Hers cost around $350 and I think I got a really good deal. The violin teacher loved the tone, though a little on the bright side. It has since mellowed out.
If it's for a kid, just buy the best Chinese deal you can until they grow into a full size violin.
Check your local craigslist. I think there are beginner's violas/violins for sale everywhere because kids use them for school and immediately get rid of it because they hate playing them.
I think Ventura is the standard beginner's model.
Find a local violinist and ask them for guidence on purchasing one. 9 times out of 10 they will know about someone who has a good quality used one for sale.