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Zeroing in on just the right Student Violin and Viola...

June 29, 2009 at 8:02 PM

I am in serious need of some Group advice.  For a new student like myself, there are just too many choices.  After a while, the advantages/disadvantages of various Makers, becomes very confusing.  I want an instrument that will last, will sound good, will be (student) playable, and looks good too!

I've narrowed the field to a few brands that catch my eye, my ear, and my interest.

What are your thoughts and comparison on the sound, and the construction quality of the following (student grade) violins and violas?  As a reference point, we're talking in the $300-$400 range.

Pftretzschner

Glaesel

Scherl & Roth

Gliga

Meisel

Vienna Strings

 


From LUIS CLAUDIO MANFIO
Posted on June 30, 2009 at 12:13 AM

In any case a factory made violin will have to be sent to a luthier for a better bridge, soundpost, peg adjustments and better strings (Chinese strings are just horrible, unfortunatly).  

www.manfio.com

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