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| value of a violin | 9/24/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: i have an old violin - as well as i can tell written inside is: petrus antonius ma lvolti florent ...
A: Sorry, but I haven't seen this particular label before (and my Italian is a bit rusty). Most often, ...
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| Repair/problems | 9/23/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: i just purchased a violin from ebay and already found problems with it, but the main one is that in ...
A: Of course without actually seeing the Violin we're making a "most likely" guess. Typically when ...
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| Violin | 9/23/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I need to find somebody to tell me how much it is worth. I live in North Carolina close to Tennessee
A: Try one of the following shops: VIOLIN SHOPPE THE 1926 E. 7th ...
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| Violin | 9/23/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: Need to know if somebody lives close to me to take my violin to. To see how much it is worth. I live ...
A: Depending on which area is better for you I am listing 4 shops that I would recommend in you area. ...
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| A recently acquired violin | 9/21/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I've always wanted a violin and I found one at an antique store for a very reasonable price ($135). ...
A: Familiar with William Lewis & Sons, but not with this model. Here's what I do know. William Lewis ...
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| Violin brand? | 9/19/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have a 10 year old in her 2nd year in violin class and she just lost her violin. My question is I ...
A: Rosemary, 5 years ago the description that Chinese made Violins were inferior was definitely true. ...
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| What violin am I looking at? | 9/19/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: There was no name attached to the answer and it looked like the answer was computer generated, so I ...
A: Donna, The stamp/label that is in your Violin signifies what model this particular Violin was ...
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| Violin brand? | 9/18/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: I have a 10 year old in her 2nd year in violin class and she just lost her violin. My question is I ...
A: Rosemary, First of all before we get into the brands, one potential problem is the age/size you ...
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| E.R. Pfretzschner violin | 9/16/2008 | Angelo Eftimeo |
Q: My husband bought this violin and case. We know nothing about it except from the label. E.R. ...
A: First, the background. The Pfretzschner family has been making Violins in Germany for hundreds of ...
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| violin types | 9/15/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I have checked around and am told that I should be spending about 450 euro on violin. i Have looked ...
A: I have answered many similar questions to this, so it might be worth your time reading through them. ...
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| Nicolaus Amatus, Cremona 16 violin | 9/14/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My grandparents purchased this violin for my father in 1937 when he was 8 yrs old. It was an old ...
A: Here are all my MA listings:STAMELL STRINGED INST. INC. 18 KELLOGG ...
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| Nicolaus Amatus 1645 | 9/12/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a violin that has been in my family for some time now. I was wanting to know more about it. ...
A: The only listings I have are as follows: SAINT LOUIS STRINGS 6331 CLAYTON AVE. SAINT ...
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| About buying Violin... | 9/11/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Todd, I don't know much about buying a Violin, my son tried one in the shop, inside the violin, I ...
A: due to the expense of a purchase like this and the fact that your son would be expected to use this ...
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| Faciebat anno | 9/10/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I would like to know that who is maker for " Faciebat anno " viloin and some history of this ...
A: "Faciebat anno" is not a company; it is a latin term meaning "made in the year" that many violin ...
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| violin appraisal | 9/10/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Al - can you recomment a reliable violin appraiser in southeast PA, specifically in the region of ...
A: The only PA listings are as follows: GOLDEN VIOLINS 7801 WINSTON RD. ...
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| quality violin | 9/9/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: My daughter is in the 8th grade and has been taking violin through her school for the past 4 years. ...
A: I do not recommend purchasing an instrument over the internet because you cannot try out the ...
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| I have a violin and know -nothing- about it... | 9/9/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: A year or two ago, I purchased this thing as a gift that I never ended up giving, and I have no clue ...
A: Sorry I have no listings in Fargo, all I can share is the following: GIVENS CLAIRE VIOLINS INC. 1004 ...
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| I have a violin and know -nothing- about it... | 9/8/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: A year or two ago, I purchased this thing as a gift that I never ended up giving, and I have no clue ...
A: There are a total of 4 Duke violin makers, none show a Born-Die date. William 1 Worked 1720-1735 ...
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| Double Stops | 9/8/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I'm arranging a piece right now for a violin quartet, and one of the main reasons I love arranging ...
A: Paul, the Db - Bb will work fine; on violin/viola you can write pretty much any double stop except ...
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| violin appraisal | 9/6/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a violin that was passed down from my grandmother and I would like to get it appraised. I ...
A: Look into one of the following: STEARNS VIOLINS INC. 10341 MIDDLEBRANCH AVE. ...
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| violin | 9/6/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a violin that has a tag in it that says Bruno&sons it also says it came from West Germany. ...
A: The West Germany does indicate after WWII. This violin must be a copy because J.G.Kessler was ...
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| Practicing | 9/6/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Last year, I got away with practicing for half an hour just fine, I was actually one of the best in ...
A: Joe, the fact that you have been playing for three years means you have great potential for ...
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| Violin appraisers in Illinois | 9/2/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I actually need to locate someone in Illinois, Southern part would be best. I live nearest Mt. ...
A: I am sending you all the IL listings I have including St Louis MO as follows: WARREN KENNETH & SONS, ...
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| Dodd bow | 8/31/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a Dodd bow with papers from Hills who sold it to my Dad for me in 1972. It cost £45 then! I ...
A: There are at least five Dodd bow makers. Without knowing which did make your bow makes it difficult ...
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| 1915 violin | 8/30/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: When my grandmother passed away last year, I was given a violin that was found in the bottom of a ...
A: With the possibility of the name not being correct makes things very difficult to track down. I did ...
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| Guldan Violin | 8/30/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: While in Germany I was given a very old Guldan Violin and it was made by the Jackson Guldan Violin ...
A: You will need to take your violin to an accredited violin shop where they will be able to assist you ...
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| Andreas Guarnerius violin | 8/30/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: You recently got this e-mail about a Andreas Guarnerius violin. Question Hello, I have my great ...
A: Melissa; The following is a list of shops in South CA. I have nothing in San Diego itself. MARQUIS ...
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| Bergonzi Violin | 8/27/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: We recently were gifted a Carlo Bergonzi ano 1721 violin, It came from my wife's grandfather who had ...
A: I can help with your violin ID question. I can look at your violin and can tell within a few moments ...
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| finding sheet music | 8/25/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Do you know where I can get sheet music to country songs. I've looked all over the Internet but all ...
A: Actually, Zach, you have been on the right track. The music of the artists you mentioned is ...
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| Bow | 8/25/2008 | David |
Q: How do I know how tight to have my bow when I'm applying the rosining my bow and do I need to ...
A: In my opinion, the tension in the bow when you rosin it can be about the same as the tension when ...
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| Violin Bow Hairs Popping Out? | 8/23/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I just recently bought a new violin, complete with violin, bow, and rosin. :] Thing is, while ...
A: Hairs should not pull out of the bow tip. Unless, if any hairs have worn and broken and were pulled ...
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| Writing Programmne Notes for Violin Exam | 8/23/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Sullivan, I'm a 13 yr old boy doing the violin diplo exam of ABRSM (Associated Board of Rayal ...
A: Harry, I strongly recommend that you make a visit to a library with a good music section, such as a ...
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| andreas guarnierius viola | 8/22/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: If I send u photos of this instrument would it peak your interest to assist in determining ...
A: Photos really do not help, take your viola to one of the following shops for some help: FRANK'S ...
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| Johann Urlich Fichtl 1763 | 8/22/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My friend has found some violins, one plated with "Johann Urlich Fichtl 1763". None of them are in ...
A: There are many Fichtl members, you are right. But the name Johann Ulrich Fichtl belongs to just ...
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| Having a career in music; what is it like? | 8/22/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I'm a Violinist and I've been playing since i was 4 (now 17) under Suzuki tradition. Im in my ...
A: The primary focus for you now should be on becoming the best violin player you can be and gaining ...
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| Johann Urlich Fichtl 1763 | 8/20/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My friend has found some violins, one plated with "Johann Urlich Fichtl 1763". None of them are in ...
A: Try one of the following: HOSMER VIOLINS 120 JULIAN ...
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| orchestras | 8/17/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I play violin, flute and piano and I'm thinking about joining an orchestra, but I can't find ...
A: I assume from your question that you are a young student, and the first thing that you need to know ...
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| Francois Breton Violin | 8/16/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I inherited a violin (label - in Latin - states 1829, i.e. one year prior to his death)by Francois ...
A: Take you violin to one of these shops; VIOLIN SHOP the 7/11 BLACKIE ST. YORKHILL, 63 ...
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| violin purchase | 8/15/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am hoping to find a decent violin under $300 for a beginning student. I see offerings on ebay, ...
A: Do not buy an instrument on ebay. Most music stores should be stocking instruments in the $200 ...
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| phycological concern | 8/15/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: i am 20 years old and a university student. i love playing my violin which i have been learning for ...
A: Whenever I have been in a place where practice would be disruptive to others, I have done my best to ...
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