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| How to hold the violin and bow | 11/16/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Sir, I am a 15 year old violinist who has been playing for about 6-7 years. Recently I went for an ...
A: I am happy that you are re-evaluating this and experimenting with different positions. That is why ...
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| violin vs. electric violin | 11/14/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: is an electric violin a better investment than a regular violin for a 7 year old or for anyone in ...
A: Melissa- An electric violin is not appropriate for a 7 year old in my opinion. A young student ...
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| antique violin | 11/13/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a Stradivarius Violin from 1721 and want to know what it might be worth. Could you direct me ...
A: You may try one of the following shops: STEARNS VIOLINS INC. 10341 MIDDLEBRANCH AVE. ...
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| Nicolaus Amatus fecit in Cremona 1645 | 11/13/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I live in Surprise, AZ, it is near Phoenix. I would like to know where I can take this violin to ...
A: Sorry but I have no listings in AZ. You may have to travel into Southern Cal.: MARQUIS VIOLINS ...
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| Info needed on violin | 11/11/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have a really nice violin, it looks very old, it has no label inside, it has a nameon the back ...
A: Andrew, Sorry but I can't give you very much help with the limited information available. The ...
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| Violin | 11/11/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have a small violin approximately 21.5 inches long with the words: Copie de Nicholaus Amatius ...
A: Lynn, Sorry for the delay in getting back with you, but starting to get into a busy season at my ...
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| locked violin case | 11/11/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: My father recently inherited an old violin from his 95-year-old mother. The instrument was her ...
A: Gary, Bring it to a local Violin/String shop (or possibly a luggage repair shop). Most locks on ...
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| Violin positioning | 11/10/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I am resuming playing after a 25 year hiatus. I have a very good Hungarian violin bought from a ...
A: This varies by the individual; some people have more sensitive skin than others. I have been ...
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| Old Hopf Violin | 11/10/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have an old Hopf violin that belonged to my great-great grandfather. A friend of mine who majored ...
A: Lauren, This question is difficult because while you're asking a legitimate question about your ...
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| Looking for Violin | 11/8/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I recently broke my violin accidentally and am looking for a new one. It was Johannes Kohr violin ...
A: Micaela, The Johannes Kohr K500 is available at many shops, we carry it both for sale as well as ...
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| beginner | 11/8/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I am 20 yrs old.I have come from an average income family and would like to learn to play the ...
A: It is possible, and often happens, that a great musician develops from being self-taught. This is ...
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| German Violins | 11/7/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I recently inherited two German violins from my Grandfather. I want to have one of them set up, but ...
A: Even if the Glass is a factory made violin, it could still have a good sound. Do not be swayed by ...
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| Violin | 11/7/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have a Weaver Doetsch violin, copy of a Guarneri, I got about 25 years ago. It is in very good ...
A: Mary, I also consider myself a friend of Bill Weavers' and much preferred his Doetsch models to the ...
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| VIOLA MAKER | 11/6/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I AM TRYING DESPERATELY TO FIND ANY INFO ON A VIOLA---MOST LILELY CELTIC ( UK ) MAKER IS STAMPED ...
A: Alan, Sorry I can't be much help but my knowledge of UK makers is very limited. I'm much better at ...
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| R. Doestchkail bow | 11/5/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: Any new finds on R.Doestchkail bow maker?Thanks.
A: No I haven't gotten any more information from some of my bow expert friends yet. This week is the ...
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| Knilling | 11/3/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: What would a knilling violin model 8KF in very condition be worth.
A: Virginia Since most Knilling's are considered student violins, including the model 8KF, it's value ...
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| Origin of a fairly old violin | 11/3/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have a violin that I know my grandmother got in 1915. She was under the impression that it was ...
A: Sarah, Tough to give any kind of definitive answer with the information you have. Depending on the ...
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| Starting violin? | 11/3/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I wanted to ask you some questions regarding the violin. First of all, I should introduce myself. I ...
A: 1. I don't think a switch to violin is a smart choice considering your goals. The best route to ...
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| Ruggeri violin | 11/2/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have an old violin and two old bows in a very old case. The inside label is almost faded away, It ...
A: Cheri, Sorry but I wasn't able to get much more information for you on Ruggieri. As to the cloth ...
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| Karl Knilling Violin | 11/2/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I just purchased (second hand) a Karl Knilling violin, 4/4, made in Germany, No. 71912 and it has ...
A: Liane, While I am personally not a huge fan of Knilling Violins, I think they are decently made but ...
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| Karl Knilling Violin | 10/30/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I just purchased (second hand) a Karl Knilling violin, 4/4, made in Germany, No. 71912 and it has ...
A: Liane, Most Knilling Violins are decent choices for beginners because they tend to me fairly sturdy ...
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| France violine | 10/29/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I am from Latvia. I have one France violine? On the inside label is “Repare par SALF, a Mierecourt ...
A: Aivars, While my French is poor (to say the least) my best guess is that your label is a repair ...
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| Violin Label (stamp) identification | 10/29/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have recently come into possesion of a nice violin, and upon doing some cleaning, I uncovered a ...
A: Shawn, Not able to get too much info, especially on Paul Claudot. There are a group of Claudot ...
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| R. Doestchkail bow | 10/28/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: have you seen any R. Doestchkail violin bow before? any info about the maker? german? what's the ...
A: The Violins you see are the Rudolf Doetch (sp?) line of Violins. There is no such person as Rudolf ...
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| Violin | 10/28/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Apparently there are many replicas of violins. My mother's old violin is from 1929, when she was a ...
A: Try one of the following: STAMELL STRINGED INST. INC. 18 KELLOGG ...
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| starter | 10/27/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: i'm new to classical music and i'd like to start playing the violin.i'd like to know what kind of ...
A: The best thing for you to do is to visit a violin/string instrument shop and have them set you up ...
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| Ruggeri violin | 10/27/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have an old violin and two old bows in a very old case. The inside label is almost faded away, It ...
A: Cheri, Give me a few days to get back to you on this one. I am acquainted with the Ruggieri name ...
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| Violin Label (stamp) identification | 10/27/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have recently come into possesion of a nice violin, and upon doing some cleaning, I uncovered a ...
A: Shawn, Don't know of a maker with that name but give me a couple of days to look through my ...
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| Andreas Guarnerius violin, Santa Teresia | 10/27/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: My wife's violin teacher found a violin for her in the early 1950's that he said had tone that ...
A: Roger, As you note, I can't give a definitive answer without seeing and hearing the instrument but ...
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| R. Doestchkail bow | 10/27/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: have you seen any R. Doestchkail violin bow before? any info about the maker? german? what's the ...
A: I have seen 2 or 3 at the auctions a number of years ago, according to the auction guides it was ...
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| Bohland & Fuchs violin | 10/27/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: i have an old violin passed down from my grandpa. i know there's many myths and doubts about violin ...
A: loo, Looked up both Bohland and Fuchs on my database of German & Austrian Violin makers and a couple ...
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| 100 year old Viloin & Bow | 10/26/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have a copy of a Maggini Violin made in Czhec and a Adama Heinrich bow in good condition. Any idea ...
A: Alvan Sorry I'm not going to be much help, but a couple of things. First, the violin may be old but ...
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| thumb position on violin bow | 10/25/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I've been playing violin for about 2-3 months. Since I started lessons, about a month ago, my thumb ...
A: The thumb on the bow hand is susceptible to irritation because the tip of the thumb is wedged in ...
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| Wurlitzer | 10/23/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I recently purchased an old violin, and would like to get some information on its possible value. ...
A: Lila, The best I could find in my Wurlitzer information was 5 models Numbers 4650, 4651, 4652, 4654, ...
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| Wurlitzer "Cremona" Violin | 10/23/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I recently purchased an old violin, and would like to get some information on its possible value. ...
A: Lila, Before I attempt to answer your question, perhaps you could make it easier for both of us. I ...
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| Violin | 10/23/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: Hey there, I have a JOHANN GEORG KESSLER Violin. It has the Bruno Stamp with the light house on the ...
A: Mary, My suggestions will depend on what you are looking for and how far you may want to travel. ...
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| old violin | 10/22/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have a violin that has the words "made in Nippon" on the inside of it. Can you estimate how much ...
A: Danielle, The value of any violin is primarily tied to its sound and to a lesser extent its ...
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| left handed violins | 10/22/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I'm 21. my question is that are there seperate violins made for left handed violinists? If i buy a ...
A: In a left-handed violin the following changes are made: -altered shape to bridge -bass bar on right ...
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| Ernst Heinrich Roth | 10/22/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have an Ernst Heinrich Roth 1937 violin D277 that also says it's a reproduction of Francesco ...
A: Irene, First there are 2 Ernst Heinrich Roth's (Uncle and Nephew) the older was born in 1877 and ...
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| value of a violin? | 10/21/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have been searching the internet for information on violins and have come across this website. I ...
A: Melissa, Thibouville-Lamy Violins were made in France in the late 1800's and very early 1900's with ...
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