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| bowing | 8/14/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: First, i have just discovered this website and i think it is a great idea and thinks. I am 68; have ...
A: if you are happy with the way you play then I cannot impugn your lack of vibrato. It will be most ...
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| squeaking | 8/13/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: When I switch strings the violin squeaks is there something different i could do to stop the ...
A: That's me...nice to hear from you, Jessica. You probably need more contact (weight) with the bow, ...
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| lupot vilon | 8/13/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: that has the name N LUPOT ORLEANS FRANCE IT IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE AND IS PLAYED OFTEN. WHERE CAN I ...
A: The only listings close to you are below: McHUGH VIOLIN SHOP 2726 BOULEVARD ...
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| Clean a violin not played since feb/84.. | 8/7/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My dad's violin. The violin has not being touched since he passed away in Fe/1984. As a good ...
A: I have the two following listings in FL land. ALLEGRO MUSIC CENTER 4537 Ponce de Leon Blvd. ...
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| How do I know if my rosin is good? | 8/6/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Is there ever a time when my block of rosin will be bad? Will it get too old to use? Too hard? I'm ...
A: Rosin does not go bad in my experience, although perhaps in certain circumstances or environments it ...
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| Old Kronotone Violin | 8/4/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Is a Kronotone violin an actual Stradivarius? I saw on a Google sight where they stated the two ...
A: See which one of these shops is close to you: GIVENS CLAIRE VIOLINS INC. 1004 MARQUETTE ...
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| Old Kronotone Violin | 8/4/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Is a Kronotone violin an actual Stradivarius? I saw on a Google sight where they stated the two ...
A: Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been ...
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| buying a german made violin | 8/3/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My 11 year old daughter is ready to upgrade to a 4/4 violin. She has been playing for 2 years. We ...
A: Go to the listed shop I'm sure they can help you: MOES & MOES VIOLIN MAKER STAMMERSTR, 8 ...
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| Antonius Stradiuarius violin | 8/3/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I received my great grand fathers, who passed in 1915? violin. On the inside label is Antonius ...
A: Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been ...
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| guarnerius violin | 7/28/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Can you tell me where I can go in Northern Jersey, zip code 07042, to get it appraised? Thank you ...
A: Try one of the following shops: BACELAR STRING INSTS. INC 2073 WASHINGTON VALLEY ...
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| apraiser | 7/27/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have an old french violin. Do you know of a good appraiser in either Paris or Lyon?
A: I only have two available in France, take your pick: ROBERT BREWER YOUNG SENTARAILLE BERDOT ...
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| old violin | 7/26/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My dad bought a very old violin from his friend. His friend was a music teacher when he was still ...
A: Pictures do not help, I have the the following in OR land: KERR DAVID VIOLIN SHOP 4451 SE 28th ...
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| NICOLAUS AMATUS VIOLIN | 7/20/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am in possession of a violin that has been handed down in the family for years. When looking for ...
A: Listed are all of my leads in the TX area: ANTONIO STRAD VIOLIN 10288 SAN PEDRO #2 SAN ...
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| New violin bow | 7/19/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I just recently bought a new bow. Its a Strauss Brazilwood Student Violin Bow, half-line, 1/2 for ...
A: My first recommendation would be to consult a violinist if you can, because the problem you are ...
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| Model Antonious Stradivarious Cremonious Anno 17violin | 7/19/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: After the century 17, mine has no year written or stamped. There are no other markings on the violin ...
A: Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been ...
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| What kind of violin do I need | 7/15/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Im a sophomore In the Varsity orchestra i need a new violin with my orchestra mostly coming first ...
A: $3,000 is plenty of money to spend on a violin for the uses you have outlined. We do not, however, ...
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| violin | 7/14/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: We recently moved our parents into an assisted living and in cleaning out the house found an old ...
A: The only info. I have in CO land, try one of these: TZANKOW ALEXANDER VIOLINS 13884 W. 76th ...
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| Ton-Klar the Herrmann | 7/13/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I read where you answered a similar question about a Ton-Klar. Could you tell me where I could get ...
A: I think everything is worth an appraisal. Try one of the following shops: McHUGH VIOLIN SHOP 2726 ...
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| 1865 Stainer Violin | 7/9/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: where to get appraisal in phoenix Az. zipe code 85258
A: I'm sorry but I have no listings in AZ land. You will have to try one of the following: CREMONA ...
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| stradivarius copy? | 7/9/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My name is Valeri and I live in Odessa, Ukraine. I have an old violin (not good condition) with the ...
A: Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been ...
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| a copy of stradivarius | 7/7/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a copy of Stradivarius 1713 made in West Germany. It has a big vertical crack but repaired on ...
A: Try one of the following shops: BISCHOFBERGER VIOLINS LTD 1314 E. JOHN ST. ...
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| Violin | 7/6/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have (Probably a fake ) violin with all tag inside that says Stradivarius and the anno 1714, it ...
A: If the label says made in Germany, it is a fake. Strad worked in Cremona, Italy.Antonio Stradivari's ...
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| Violin Bridges | 7/5/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Al Dzina, I am an amateur learner. I understand that the bridge should have a chamfer that tapers on ...
A: Your question is not easy to answer on the internet. First of all the dimensions are approximate at ...
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| Thomas Baleftrieri, Cremonenfis, Fecit Mantuae, Anno | 7/4/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: This violin has been in our family for generations. On the old faded label inside, it reads "Thomas ...
A: Tomaso Balestrieri, B.?-D.1790, Worked 1720 - 1780 in Mantua, Italy. Auction Info. $33,000 to ...
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| Queston about music | 6/27/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I'm slowly learning to play the violin, lol. Do you know where I can buy background music for ...
A: If you are searching for classical music backing tracks, these are found under the title "Music ...
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| Violin from 1801 | 6/24/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a violin that dates back to 1801. Inside is a peice of paper that says it was made by H. F. ...
A: I have no liting of a McGovney as a violin maker. Try one of the following shops: BLACKERBY VIOLINS ...
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| great aunt's violin | 6/24/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: would you know anyone nearby New Bedford, Ma that could evaluate the condition and value of my ...
A: Try one of the following shops: STAMELL STRINGED INST. INC. 18 KELLOGG ...
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| How to sell old violins | 6/23/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: My father,has many violins that he collected over the years. There are 9 total with one being a ...
A: I recommend going to a reputable violin shop in person to show them the instruments and gauge their ...
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| Strat - Violin | 6/22/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I live in Spring Hill, Florida, zip code 34606. I have 2 violins w/black cases & bows, but missing ...
A: I have two listings as follows: ALLEGRO MUSIC CENTER 4537 Ponce de Leon Blvd. #102 CORAL ...
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| music festivals req'd | 6/18/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: My daughter is a violin performance major at the hartt school. She insists that I must pay for ...
A: Yes it is true - sorry! This is a necessary part of a musician's education for several reasons: 1. ...
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| gasparo de sallo - 1590 | 6/17/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: markings on my mother's(now deceased) violin as above with engraving on back of string tighteners. ...
A: You may try one of the following shops, I'm not familur with zip 93449: MARQUIS VIOLINS INC 289 S. ...
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| violin | 6/16/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I am currently taking lessons and have been for two months. I am having a problem understanding what ...
A: the key you are to start in is dictated by the sharps/flats placed directly after the clef at the ...
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| Violin- 'Apollo' by RUSHWORTH & DREAPER | 6/16/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I wonder wheither you would be able to tell me how i would find information on my 'apollo' rushworth ...
A: Try one of the following shops: VIOLIN SHOP the 7/11 BLACKIE ST. YORKHILL, 63 ...
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| Giuseppe Guarnierius Violin | 6/16/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have the violin with Giuseppe Guarnierius, a cross like mark, fecit Cremona 16 and 40 hand ...
A: Of the three Giuseppe Guarnierius none worked as early as 1640 #1 worked 1684-1720 #2 worked ...
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| Carlo Bergonzi Violin | 6/16/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I wrote to you earlier and want to include my location. We reside in Woodbury, NY (surburb of Long ...
A: Listed are all the connections I have in the N.Y. area; GAGE DAVID STRING INSTS. 36 WALKER ST. NEW ...
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| Grandfather's violin | 6/15/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My Mother just gave me our grandfathers Violin and case. inside the violin is a white label with ...
A: I'm very sorry but I am unable to tell you anything about your Gio. Bap. Lucca violin. I have one ...
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| Violin value | 6/7/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: We recently purchased a violin for my son from his instructor for $1400. The label inside says ...
A: Ludovicus (Louis) Guersan, B.1713, D.1781. Worked 1730-1770 in Paris France. Very good maker, ...
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| stradavarius | 6/3/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I was wondering where a friend could find out if he has a real stradavariuos, and the worth of it, ...
A: Try one of the following shops: WARREN KENNETH & SONS, LTD. 407 S. DEARBORN ...
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| GLASS VIOLIN | 5/31/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Dzina; I inherited a violin that belonged go my grandfather when he was a child (born 1880) and ...
A: The Glass family is quite large, there is not enough info. to make a fair judgement of its value. ...
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| Violin Bow | 5/30/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Since the bow is made of horse hair, can it get lice, or any other type of bugs if it is not ...
A: I do not know of any lice infestations, but dust mites are very popular. One nice thing is they only ...
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