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Another set back

May 27, 2010 at 11:20 PM

The Phoenix has suffered an injury. The right f-hole collapsed under the pressure of the medium tension strings. I instantly took the bridge off and lowered the tension.300$ worth of repairs easily. I don't even have money to eat on! I'm on the verge of a major breakdown. I always seem to get two steps in the right direction and then I suddenly get pushed back to nothing.


From Terez Mertes
Posted on May 28, 2010 at 2:16 PM

 Ugh. Sympathies!


From elise stanley
Posted on May 29, 2010 at 3:05 PM

Is it possible to get yourself a cheap student violin as a backup (try a pawn shop!)?  At leas then it is not a calamity if your primary violin is out of commission.

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