Because my violin has been sitting in it’s case for more than 15 years, the shop suggested that I clean out my case with a mild insecticide so any remaining bugs (eating the old bow horse-hair) would be gone with. (I’ve changed the old bow) Any suggestions?

I’m afraid you only have a couple real options here, one is rehairing the bow periodically, and the other is getting a new violin case. There’s not much you can do once the little buggers get in there, unfortunately.

Perhaps someone will have a new alternative, but that’s the advice I get from the local pros in my neck of the woods.

I have played the violin for several years now(renting), so now I want to buy my own instrument. The problem is, I don’t really like the instrument shop near my house. So any suggestion please. Thanks

Go to swstrings.com.

That’s where I got my main violin, as well as bows and most accessories. It’s an amazing place to start out.

I’d recommend you call them, and describe to them your playing abilities and such. That’s what I did; they were able to recommend brands and products to match my needs. Then, they allowed me to test out the violins I liked, sending two at a time, until I fell in love with one.

There’s really no certain brand for anyone. Everyone is different, and everyone needs something different. So, try around, and see what you like. If you try something, and like certain aspects, but dislike certain aspects, tell whatever company you go to about what you do and don’t like, and eventually, they can help to specifically recommend instruments that are exactly what you need.

Personally, I particularly recommend Franz Werner violins — I’ve tested several, and own one; I always like them.

Also feel free to check out sharmusic.com, as well as wwbw.com. Kepharts is also good; I don’t know whethery they’ll ship instruments, but the service is amazing.

Good luck with whatever you pick :]

http://www.swstrings.com/Store/Shopping.jsp?Category=Instruments&SubCategory=Violin&Group=SV120

Can I put different strings on this electric violin?

Yes, you can. Many electric violinists use D’Addario Helicores. These can be used for acoustic violins too but they sound quite good on electric violins.

http://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Helicore-Violin-Medium-Strings/dp/B0002D08OI

Ask what sort of strings are on the violin when you get it. I assume they would be Yamaha strings :

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/strings/silent_electric/silent_v/sv_120.html

does anybody know where I can buy prima violin strings in Australia? they are very cheap but don’t sad too bad. most cheap strings sound terrible. do any other cheap violin strings sound okay?

Wrong category–but I suggest that you don’t just because there’s a wider difference than you think. Plus, tuning would be hard because the strings would already be too taught and you’re more likely to have the strings unravel/break and cause damage to the body of the violin (or the expensive bridge).

Try looking through catalogues that you can find in any music store, or ask a violin teacher about where they get their strings. I suggest getting two sets every time you order them.

I’m learning the violin right now.. does anyone know where I can buy a good violin in the Philippines? Or should I say a violin shop?

I know you have asked this before so this time I had a good look for you. I cannot find anything with google and I even tried the Philippines yellow pages….no violin shops. I find this hard to believe.

I could only find a large music shop. Normally I do not recommend buying off a general music shop because they do not know how to set up violins correctly. However, in the absence of a proper violin shop you may have to do just that.

Jhine Music and Arts Centre

http://www.clickthecity.com/yp/detail.asp?brid=2&shopid=16042&pg=1&subcatid=30&catid=6

If the link is still not working then the phone number is 082-299-0082….they are in Davao. Their website did mention violins.

PS I found this guys name on violinist.com :

Amador Tamayo ; he builds violins.
phone : 632-364-5050

Hello. I need to know the names and addresses of violin shops anywhere in peninsular m’sia —- the kind of shops that sell good quality violins within AFFORDABLE price for commoners like me.

…..because it really sucks to have bought a RM1000+ violin that sounds like a RM200+ beginner model. Tsk tsk…. Waste my mum’s money only meh…

Thanks in advance.

There is one called Bentley Music
No. 140 & 142, Jln. Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur
GPS: lat 3.147484
long 101.711659

… but I don’t know if they sell violins or just music CDs.
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Sells worldwide

https://www.tonewood.sk/

another stores for violins

http://www.kkmusicstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1&gclid=CKyirYXqqpUCFRg6awodf2Q3kg

about violins

http://rahmanhariri.blogspot.com/2008/03/handmade-violin-search-is-over.html

get info

http://www.kkmusicstore.com/index.php?main_page=contact_us&zenid=c9b6a0886481cb7b1b26e25dae341ad3

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You will need to sort out this information and see what is useful to you. Also, make inquiries at Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra, try to contact them for referrals to sources.

I hope you have better luck this time.

There are no shops that sell violins by where I live, so I want to order one online. What are some good brands that are affordable?

Technically the best violin brand is stradavarius. an 18th century producer…

and one can be yours.. for the sum of somewhere between 1-10 million dollars

Seriously though as the above post mentioned, stringworks is good stuff. I know several folks who’ve gotten good instruments from them, and if you need it they can even provide parts, like bridges and pegs, etc.

Is it reliable to buy a violin from an online shop, such as musicmart.com (as don’t have much money). What traits should I look for in buying a violin? How do I determine which size I should get? What is a decent price for one, and what types of books should i get to get started, other than taking lessons at a local music shop?

Any tips for getting started would be great
thanks!

The best thing to do is to find teacher, first, then ask them to point you in the right direction and help you find a good instrument that you can afford.

Good teachers have the students in mind when making recommendations, and they will not be trying to push an unaffordable instrument onto anyone, especially beginners.

As you progress, you may need a better instrument than the one that you started out with, but that is a few years down the road, and your violin will retain some resale value at that point.

Also, you could go to a music store and talk to their people. Used instruments are usually available, or if they become available, the store will phone you. They should have experienced sales people who can tell you what to look for when you are buying an instrument.

I would avoid pawn shops, unless you have some knowledge of how to find a good quality instrument. For the same reason, I would avoid ebay. I mean, you may find a violin for $50, but it may be such poor quality that it’s not even worth that. A cheap violin often doesn’t stay in tune, isn’t set up well for comfortable playing, and has poor sound quality. People often think that they can get a cheap instrument to start and then upgrade when they improve a bit. But poor quality instruments often lead to frustration and quitting. I’ve seen it too many times. My recommendation would be to look for a second-hand instrument through other local means. If you can get some assistance from a local violinist or violin teacher as to where to go, that would be great. There is probably some local luthier who sells used instruments on consignment out of his house somewhere in your city. You just need to ask around to find the place to go. Some places to ask: Call the local youth orchestra; call the local school orchestra teacher; call a local music store that offers lessons and ask to speak with their violin teacher; etc. I am a violin teacher, and I have received many calls like this both at the schools where I’ve worked and at the music stores at which I’ve taught. It is not at all unusual. Sometimes I’ve even been able to match people up with a student who is selling a good beginning violin. You can also try www.craiglist.org, but make sure you have someone you trust look at the violin first.

There are many, many good brands; but if you are looking for an inexpensive starter violin, I’d plan on spending somewhere in the $250-300 range, at least. In good condition, any of the following brands would be a good catch in that price range: Glaesel, Knilling, and Scherl & Roth. An experienced violinist or violin teacher could help you navigate through some of the lesser-known names, but these are some of the more well-known brands that are good for starting on and are often sold to students in school programs through local music stores (so there are a lot of them around). Whatever you do, avoid the $99, $120, or $200 ’special’ on a new instrument, bow and case. While impressively shiny, you will undoubtedly sacrifice a great deal on quality. I am a profession violinist, and honestly I can’t even get some of those cheap violins to sound any good.

I hope you find a great deal on a nice starter instrument, and that you (or you child?) enjoy learning how to play it. I’ve been playing for many years, and it has brought me a lot of joy.

Hello! I just got all new strings for my violin since that is what my new teacher suggested. When my mom went to get them changed at the shop where I bought my violin over a year ago, they said to have someone tune it a certain way before I play it. My mom thought my teacher had to since they didnt offer, but she decided to go back the nect day and have them do it.

I now have my violin w/ new strings but its WAY out of tune. The only string that is correct is the E string. I know how to tune somewhat, but should I wait??? Tuning isnt the problem, im just apprehensive because the strings are new. Any suggestions???

Thanks!

ask a doctor. you may have an infection.