A Buyer’s Guide to Purchasing Violin Instruments

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In this FREE downloadable PDF, you’ll find excellent advice on how to purchase a violin. The articles inside include:

How to Buy a Violin Under $2,500
Here’s a buyer’s guide to finding an affordable fiddle to match any budget
By Erin Shrader

Worldwide Wares
Shopping online may seem the easiest way to find a stringed instrument, but hidden costs can add up fast
By Heather K. Scott

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In “How to Buy a Violin Under $2,500,” Erin Shrader enlightens violin shoppers with the fact that the quality of instruments produced today in the better Chinese workshops and factories has risen dramatically.

Shrader also explains what elements of sound make a good violin, including the quality of wood, workmanship, and model you should be looking for. Yes, you should judge a violin by its cover, as these instruments are valued almost as much for beauty as for voice.

It’s also recommended that violin shoppers feel the neck and check out the setup to determine if it’s the right one for you. And don’t forget to compare instruments.

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violin instruments Learn to navigate the world market with Heather K. Scott’s guidance in “Worldwide Wares.”

In this article, Scott warns that although you may live far from a violin shop and finding your instrument online seems the easiest way, you should still be careful. Her advice includes this tip: “There are three things you should look for before contacting a seller: a trial period, a return policy, and a money-back guarantee.”

Scott also breaks down the best choices for shopping online for your instrument whether it’s a violin, viola, cello, bass, or fiddle. These include explanations of Craig’s List, Ebay, web-only retailers, storefronts with online services, and online auctions.

Here’s an excerpt from her recommendation:

“Of course, going to your local dealer, speaking with a professional who knows you, being able to play a selection of instruments, pick your favorite, and take it home on trial is always going to be your best bet. But if you simply can’t get to a violin shop, a violin shop that also offers online services can provide the next best thing.”

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