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kentuck

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7. I have a Virginia homemade violin..

Reply to madmom (Original post)

Fri Nov 30, 2012, 12:36 AM

Nov 2012

that my uncle swapped me for an old beat up Gibson guitar.

I have never tried to play another "violin" so I don't know how it compares to others.

I know it is hard to turn since they have tuning pegs instead of keys but once you get them set, they stay pretty much in place without getting out of tune.

They are fascinating instruments. I hardly pick up my guitar anymore...

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Question about buying a used stringed instrument... [View all] madmom Nov 2012 OP

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Good advice on contacting band instructor. A good instrument makes Hoyt Nov 2012 #3

Quality and price can vary a lot. HooptieWagon Nov 2012 #4

here's some videos that might help spanone Nov 2012 #5

When she borrows one, is she playing on a 3/4 size or full adult size? aint_no_life_nowhere Nov 2012 #6

I have a Virginia homemade violin.. kentuck Nov 2012 #7

I started violin lessons at age ten on a full sized instrument. Manifestor_of_Light Nov 2012 #8