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BlakeWR85

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Anyone out there play a fiddle or violin? I was curious because I was interested in taking some toy soldier money and buying one :eek::D
Anyone have any experience with brands, I'm trying to find a good fiddle/violin but I'm not sure who makes decent ones, and who makes crappy ones.
Any help is appreciated. :)
 
I have heard that Stradivarios are quite good.
 
BlakeWR85 said:
Anyone out there play a fiddle or violin? I was curious because I was interested in taking some toy soldier money and buying one :eek::D
Anyone have any experience with brands, I'm trying to find a good fiddle/violin but I'm not sure who makes decent ones, and who makes crappy ones.
Any help is appreciated. :)
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Hi there. I'm not a "fiddle" player, but I do play violin. :)

There are a few things I guess you should know. If you are not an experienced string player, it will be almost impossible for you to distinguish between a good instrument and a bad one just by looking at one. If you are new to playing, I can recommend Glaesel. It is a good brand for a new player and (I think a good value); I think I paid about $400 for a good new one about 15 years ago. Next, every instrument is different, so you should try out the actual instument before yot purchase (or have someone experienced try it for you)...my violin teacher actually played mine before I purchased it.

On the flip side, you can probably pick up a decent violin on Ebay very cheaply, but it's a gamble. I just checked and saw 4/4 violins on Ebay starting at $24.99! By the way, violin is probably one of the most difficult instuments to play well, so if you are not 100% sure about this, this might be the price for you.

Finally, what are you thinking?!! Using TS money on something else?!! Are you mad?!!! :)
 
Scarlet Pimpernel said:
Hi there. I'm not a "fiddle" player, but I do play violin. :)

There are a few things I guess you should know. If you are not an experienced string player, it will be almost impossible for you to distinguish between a good instrument and a bad one just by looking at one. If you are new to playing, I can recommend Glaesel. It is a good brand for a new player and (I think a good value); I think I paid about $400 for a good new one about 15 years ago. Next, every instrument is different, so you should try out the actual instument before yot purchase (or have someone experienced try it for you)...my violin teacher actually played mine before I purchased it.

On the flip side, you can probably pick up a decent violin on Ebay very cheaply, but it's a gamble. I just checked and saw 4/4 violins on Ebay starting at $24.99! By the way, violin is probably one of the most difficult instuments to play well, so if you are not 100% sure about this, this might be the price for you.

Finally, what are you thinking?!! Using TS money on something else?!! Are you mad?!!! :)
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Thanks for the input, I actually have ZERO experience, so I don't want to put in too much cash....you know....since it is toy soldier money :D I dunno, maybe I have lost my mind, I'm giving up TS money to try and learn to play the hardest instrument :eek: I mean it's like I'm trying to run away from this hobby :p
What do you think of Knilling violins? I've been checking those out, they seem like a quality instrument to my "violin-virgin" eyes.
 
I am not a fiddle player but my surname is Fidler,.....maybe my old relatives invented this instrument????
I will also like to try to "fiddle" because i like this crazy sound.
All i can say to you is JUST ROCK ON MAN!!!!
 
BlakeWR85 said:
Thanks for the input, I actually have ZERO experience, so I don't want to put in too much cash....you know....since it is toy soldier money :D I dunno, maybe I have lost my mind, I'm giving up TS money to try and learn to play the hardest instrument :eek: I mean it's like I'm trying to run away from this hobby :p
What do you think of Knilling violins? I've been checking those out, they seem like a quality instrument to my "violin-virgin" eyes.
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Generally speaking, Knilling are "middle-of-the-road." They make a reasonably valued student model, probably around a couple of hundred bucks. Remember, you must purchase a 4/4 (full size). If you can get one at a good price, you probably won't be disappointed with the instrument.
 
Scarlet Pimpernel said:
Generally speaking, Knilling are "middle-of-the-road." They make a reasonably valued student model, probably around a couple of hundred bucks. Remember, you must purchase a 4/4 (full size). If you can get one at a good price, you probably won't be disappointed with the instrument.
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Thanks for the review of the Knilings. Middle of the road sounds good to me, I would be wasting an expensive one, but at the same time I don't want one that will need to be upgraded in a year or so. I think I might like to start out with an intermediate one, and if I ever move out of that stage, then get an expensive one. Thanks again, I'll look into Knillings. :)
 
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