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Modern Instrument Makers and Players

From Karl Peterson
Instruments: Modern maker instruments played by professional soloists and professional quartets.
19 replies - Last 2009-11-20 16:19

Violin Shops in New Orleans

From Sara McDowell
Instruments: violin shops in New Orleans
0 replies - Last 2009-11-20 12:37

SHOULDER REST

From Jamie Lee
Instruments: I've been trying out many shoulder rests such as the Golden Comford Cradle, Voce of Kun, and the original kun shoulder rests. Except, every one of them was disappointing... Does anybody have an idea which shoulder rest I should try next?
40 replies - Last 2009-11-20 10:07

Choosing a New Violin

From Lena V
Instruments: What to look for when a performer outgrows their instrument...
4 replies - Last 2009-11-20 07:35

did I kill my violin?

From Nick Bleisch
Instruments: suddenly my violin sounds dead. was it all the extra practice on open strings? humidity? my playing?
40 replies - Last 2009-11-20 02:32

$400 bow really insane?

From Susan Leonardini
Instruments: Is it really crazy for someone who's only been playing for three years to want a bow like that?
53 replies - Last 2009-11-19 11:49

AE Prager bow underpriced?

From Eric Abbott
Instruments: I'm looking for advice on an AE Prager bow that I found. Is it underpriced or simply abused to the point it's lost its value?
4 replies - Last 2009-11-18 20:21

Gut Strings for Beginners?

From Shona Eisenhauer
Instruments: Should I put Pirastro Passione gut-core strings on my old violin if I have never played violin before?
21 replies - Last 2009-11-18 16:37

best shoulder rest for long necks?

From Thalia Lee
Instruments: My neck is too long. =(
35 replies - Last 2009-11-18 15:46

Is there a decent 1/2 size violin?

From Cynthia Matthews
Instruments: Our son needs a better-than-Suzuki half size violin.....
16 replies - Last 2009-11-18 15:39

Difference between a 14inch viola and a full size violin

From P. Trouvé
Instruments: Difference between a 14inch viola and a full size violin
15 replies - Last 2009-11-18 15:27

What to do with a used case?

From ye wang
Instruments: I am sure I am not the only one to replace a case before it literally falls apart...so what do you do with that behemoth of a chunk?
22 replies - Last 2009-11-18 07:19

Eudoxa Strings

From Wesley Hsiao
Instruments: Wondering if the Eudoxa strings are good or not.
20 replies - Last 2009-11-17 19:53

John Juzek violins: What are they like?

From Adam Clifford
Instruments: Does anyone have any idea about the history of John Juzek and his violins? How much would they sell for today?
14 replies - Last 2009-11-16 20:12

Yearly Income For Luthier

From Jacob Jahiel
Instruments: Hallo, I am curious as to how much an average hand crafting violin maker makes a year.
11 replies - Last 2009-11-16 14:21

Lamy (Father and/or Son) bows vs Satory bows

From Carl Woodman
Instruments: I tried several of these bows, both Satory and Lamy are great, whats your story? Some say Satory feels a bit heavy but I have tried one with a rather a thin tip feels light (rather rare)! Do you guys reckon more on the Father Lamy than the son?
33 replies - Last 2009-11-16 11:41

Advice on fine bow shopping

From Casey Jefferson
Instruments: A little helpless situation
9 replies - Last 2009-11-16 06:52

Gut Core G & D + Steel A

From Tasha Miner
Instruments: Please give me your favorite combination of strings that fit this category.
35 replies - Last 2009-11-14 09:57

Video of Kogan playing The Cannon

From Mike Harris
Instruments: obscure bit of film wherein Leonid Kogan performs on (allegedly) Paganini's instrument, Il Cannone Guarnerius
9 replies - Last 2009-11-13 15:49

Rosin and Cleaner help??

From Mae Sattler
Instruments: Rosin, Cleaner, the life-span of Obligatos, and a glimpse into my obsession with violin... Hmm, I think I'll Blog that:P
11 replies - Last 2009-11-12 18:04

Infeld Red Violin Strings

From Lydia Yoder
Instruments: Where can I find a fairly cheap set?
4 replies - Last 2009-11-12 15:38

yita music

From daniel houck
Instruments: any one know about yita music violins ?what are your oppinions
20 replies - Last 2009-11-11 12:47

Can anyone help date this bow via pictures?

From Jonathan Frohnen
Instruments: Just curious about when this bow was made...
1 reply - Last 2009-11-11 00:10

Great instruments. Easier or harder?

From Curtis Goolsby
Instruments: Just a curiosity thing
21 replies - Last 2009-11-10 17:52

Describing Violin Sound

From James Dew
Instruments: A consensus would be helpful.
31 replies - Last 2009-11-8 10:48

Can particular bows cause or eliminate violin wolf notes?

From Oliver Bedford
Instruments: Using a different bow seemed to largely eliminate my wolf problem! Is there a scientific basis for this apparent cure?
7 replies - Last 2009-11-7 19:42

I just won a Glaesel V130e4 violin on ebay

From Aaron Engel
Instruments: Did I make a wise choice?
8 replies - Last 2009-11-7 14:56

Want a new violin

From Eric Johnson
Instruments: Dang, got the itch for something new.
20 replies - Last 2009-11-7 14:34

Should I upgrade my violin?

From Eric Johnson
Instruments: I have that urge to buy something new.
3 replies - Last 2009-11-6 22:49

Importance of bow to the sound

From Casey Jefferson
Instruments: What if Strads and Del Gesus played with a cheap low end student bow?
24 replies - Last 2009-11-6 07:58

Vibrato Anyone????

From Amy Jean
Instruments: Anyone know any techniques for mastering vibrato???
5 replies - Last 2009-11-3 22:57

Scarampella violins

From Samuel Mann
Instruments: Could I get everyones opinion on Scarampella violins?
80 replies - Last 2009-11-3 19:30

Potential of bow damaged by sweaty hand?

From Casey Jefferson
Instruments: How the sweat will contribute the bow wood wearing, and what I can do with it?
16 replies - Last 2009-11-2 20:00

Worst wolf note ever?!?

From Casey Jefferson
Instruments: Wolf on open A. Beat that!
4 replies - Last 2009-11-2 07:29

Bridge height

From pold poldi
Instruments: E string too low?
19 replies - Last 2009-11-2 03:26

An inexpensive viola for outdoor festival playing

From S Dunlop
Instruments: It's likely to get beat up but I'm still playing in public and need projection and reasonable tone
5 replies - Last 2009-11-1 18:11

LIGHTWEIGHT STRONG VIOLIN CASE RECOMMENDATION

From Elaine Jeon
Instruments: trying to decide between: Bam violin case, Shar Super Lite Carbon case, or Bobelock Fibreglass.
10 replies - Last 2009-11-1 11:36

THE Violin for Halloween !

From Marc Mouries
Instruments: It's a scary eBay violin
6 replies - Last 2009-11-1 08:14

Bel Suono shoulder rest

From Kylie Svenson
Instruments: Has anyone tried one? Where I can I find one?
2 replies - Last 2009-10-31 17:07

Full size strings on a Fractional?

From Roland Garrison
Instruments: I recently purchased a 5 string violin, with CGDAE strings. I would like to know what the trade-offs are for the different string options.
8 replies - Last 2009-10-30 22:03

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