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BethAnn

Hopf Violin?

I was wondering if anyone knew much about Hopf violins... I traded a violin in for it, and now I have again upgraded, but know nothing abou…

Started by BethAnn

4 Mar 19
Reply by joe hage
Dianne Luman

Cello from Classical Strings Inc.

I recently started playing the cello,  I rented a cello from my local music store and it's a model 80 from Classical Strings Inc., They are…

Started by Dianne Luman

0 Mar 19
joe hage

Anyone familiar with violins built in Japan?

I've come across a violin in the student-class range (approx USD 1200). It has a rich, warm sound and seems playable straight from the shop…

Started by joe hage

0 Mar 18
Michelle Millier

Carbon fiber bows vs. traditional wooden bows?

I've been thinking lately about getting a carbon fiber bow for my violin after trying one out at my local music store. I was wondering what…

Started by Michelle Millier

9 Mar 17
Reply by Fouts
Jonathan Lindauer

Carbon Fiber Cello v.s. Regular wooden cello

I was wondering if any of you guys out there knew if there was any benefit from having a certain type of cello for example the Carbon Fiber…

Started by Jonathan Lindauer

16 Mar 17
Reply by Mina Gardner
Kay Jarboe

What happens to all the used cases?

Does anyone know if there is some magical place all the used cases go to as kids move up in violin sizes?  Where we puchase violins, the st…

Started by Kay Jarboe

1 Mar 16
Reply by Erin Shrader
Kevin Keating

E string whistling

My violin is a Vinci made in China. Currently I have D'Addario Pro-Arte perlon core strings on it with a steel E string. The E string whist…

Started by Kevin Keating

7 Mar 12
Reply by Emmanuel G.M.
Lauren

Viola shopping - On a Budget.

My current viola is the first viola that I purchased, and I'm about to throw this thing out the window. It's a 2006 Scherl and Roth, which,…

Started by Lauren

5 Mar 12
Reply by Emmanuel G.M.
Alisa Milner

Cello pickup suggestions?

I am in the market for a cello pickup but am having difficulty finding reviews on what the market has to offer. I need a pickup with enough…

Started by Alisa Milner

7 Mar 12
Reply by Emmanuel G.M.
Kevin Keating

Knilling planetary pegs

I've wanted some kind of geared pegs for my violin for a while, but haven't found any.  I discovered the Knilling Perfection Planetary Pegs…

Started by Kevin Keating

12 Mar 6
Reply by Kevin Keating

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