Violins

What should I look for when purchasing a violin?

if your just learning don’t go for a top quality because you could quit and then you just wasted money. I play the viola but its pretty much the same when trying to figure out the instrument that’s best for you. Don’t really look by brand. Go to a music store tell them that your wanting to get a violin and it would be your first and that you want to try all the violins that they have. It will give you a chance to see whats best for you.

Be careful when buying I know Chicago music store will over price and you can get a cheaper brice (usually)

Also be aware of what you want and trust your self and dont buy one because the people are like this is the top violin, best this and that. If you dont want it then dont take it

I need a new violin because my old one broke. I just need to know how to get the better buy of purchasing a violin. Thanks.

Well, the ultimate best option is to find a local music store and go there.

It’s difficult to describe everything to look for online, especially without first being aware of your general price range.

Because of this, I strongly suggest that you go to a music store. You can give them your price range, and they’ll do everything they can to help you find a perfect instrument for your needs. In my experience, many small music store owners and workers play string instruments themselves and have a lot of experience in it.

However, if you can’t find a local music store or for some reason don’t want to go to one, you can look online. My ultimate recommendation for an online purchase is Southwest Strings. They have good quality instruments, decent prices, and their Customer Service is very helpful in describing the ins and outs of the purchase of a new string instrument. I buy most of my music accessories from there, and have used a few of their higher quality instruments.

You can find their phone numbers and such on the website; give them a call, describe your situation, playing ability, price range, etc., and they’ll help

http://www.swstrings.com/Store/Shopping.jsp

A few things to keep in mind when buying an instrument are the wood quality, string quality, fitting quality, back flame (the lines across the back of the instrument), reputability of the maker, etc.

Good luck =)