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Ok, need to buy a violin again

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CURIOUSMIND · 02/01/2014 21:59

My Ds1 has been using a 1/2 size Stentor 2 with dominant strings , now on solid grade 5 standard. Looks like he will very soon need a 3/4. His violin is second study only, so I don't want to spend too much, but still want the violin good enough for grade 8.
I found there are very limited choices for 3/4 size suitable for advancing students. Any suggestions for me please?
I was thinking £500, for the violin+bow+case.

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lljkk · 05/01/2014 10:23

He's going to do grade 8 when still only using size 3/4? Very impressive!!

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CURIOUSMIND · 04/01/2014 21:19

Schmedz,
Are you looking for full size ,or 3/4 like me?

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CURIOUSMIND · 04/01/2014 21:12

So frustrating. We went to music shop today, didn't find anything suitable, either far too expensive or full size only, or too basic.

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Schmedz · 04/01/2014 19:30

Agree with ace baby - definitely worth going to a violin specialist for a secondhand or restored instrument. And if anyone can find a great secondhand Paesold for less than £500, please let me know. My DD is in the same situation as OPs son...

acebaby · 02/01/2014 22:34

Go to a good specialist violin shop and try out a few. You may be able to get a reasonable German or French instrument for that price. Your ds's teacher should be able to advise about local violin shops.

Noteventhebestdrummer · 02/01/2014 22:28

Zellors are good but heavy. Look at Yamahas too! Also you might find a second hand Paesold in that price range. You don't need to spend £500 to get a really nice instrument that will suit his ability.