Buying Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass and Fiddle
Articles for all string musicians - from beginner to professional - on buying your first instrument your next instrument, or the instrument of your dreams.
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Designer Labels
In the violin trade, what you see isn't always what you've got.
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Just Wipe it Off
Rethinking the old clean-and-polish routine.
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The Straight Dope
What every string player should know about pegs.
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Tools for Tone
Mutes can offer a wide palette of colors.
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Violin Size
Finding the right-size fractional instrument requires a good ear for tone.
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Bows on a Budget
Examining different materials and price ranges.
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Beat the Heat
With proper instrument care, there are some cures for the summertime blues.
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7 Things to Consider When Buying a Violin
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6 Things to Look for When Buying a Bow
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5 Things Every Player Should Know About Instrument Care
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5 Tips on Finding an Appraiser
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18 Violin Outfits Reviewed
Good and even great instruments are easy to find and surprisingly affordable. Here are 18 starter outfits—bow and case included—that cost $1,500 or less.
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The online Buyer's Guide. Find a luthier, violin shop, music publisher, or accessory manufacturer.
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Converting a Modern Violin to a Baroque-Style Instrument
Preparing Your Instrument for Historical Performance.
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Commissioning an Amber Bow
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The Violin Society of America Competition
Makers Confer and Contend for Top Honors at the VSA.
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Rosin: What is it? How is it made? Which one is right for you?
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Violin String Review 30 Sets Compared
Whether you prefer gut, steel or synthetic, there's a violin string that's right for you.
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Violin and Viola Case
Review
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Gig Bags and Case Covers
Gig bags and case covers make life easier for pros and students alike.
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Finding the Right Bow
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Choosing a Chin Rest
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How Violin Rosin is Made
In a humble shop in California, a craftsman cooks up a product no violinist can do without.
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