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Violin Buying Advice?
yannfan4 asked:
Hi, I’ve thought about learning the violin for quite some time and was wondering what companies or brands would you recommend when it comes to someone like me who’s just starting out?
I don’t want to go super cheap but I also don’t want to break the bank. Spending less than $1,000 is what I’m aiming for. Also, what has been your experience with online retailers? I’ve always preferred to actually play the instruments I’ve purchased in the past but there aren’t many orchestra retailers nearby my area (I play guitar & piano).
So far, I’ve come across several different price ranges and it seems that most of them are within the $99-$600 price range. Once again, I appreciate your advice on this and look forward to your reply. Take care.
Peace.
Tags: Quite Some Time, Peace, Violin, Guitar Piano
One thing NOT to do is Buy off the internet.
ALWAYS try before you buy when it comes to instruments.
But if you are buying off the Internet then i’d use craigs list. You get to go check out the instrument, not to mention its definitely cheaper than the retailer, but the downside is you have to trust what they say because frankly they can make it’s history up just to get rid of it or make quick cash.
Id recommend going to a Luthier or Violin shop or where ever you’re buying your violin at, and asking them what they’d recommend for you.
Really, Good Luck to you.
Choose what feels the best if you go to an actual shop. Luthier and Violin shops are the best. Just bought a violin myself. I chose the one that felt the best under my chin. Remember if you buy it you’ll probably have it for a while. Think about the sound quality and what not. IF you have a teacher have them with you to help with the choice. Teachers usually know what the best is! Good Luck! :D
You sound like a realist. You realize that an adequate instrument will not be dirt cheap. This is a good start! Online shopping has two facets: reputable stores who also have websites (Shar and Southwest are reliable, I have dealt with both NUMEROUS times and not been disappointed, and I’ve BEEN to Shar), and online liquidation centers who specialize in pushing garbage on the unsuspecting.
The Hoffman line from Shar and the Mueller line from Southwest are both good for beginners. They will come set up for you with good quality strings. I wouldn’t go for the bottom of the line, but the “Etudes” are pretty good in both lines. One of these will run you between 300 and 400 dollars.
You should look into local retailers as well, but if you are beginning then trying them out is really not going to help you much. I’d take someone with you who does play so they can give you their opinion.
I’ve purchased keyboards and acoustic guitars for my at-home studio online and had no issues with it. I also knew what I was buying and wanted. Saves you a trip / money.
Look at some of these:
They are very reasonably priced.