Any music teachers/violinists?

[nate]

My daughter started playing violin and we had been renting a violin but wanted to buy one for her.  Keeping in mind she is still a novice and will grow out of this violin in a few years.  The teacher recommended the Cremona SV-1220.  Anyone have an opinion on it?

http://www.amazon.com/Cremona-SV-1220-Maestro-Violin-Full-Size/dp/B0026IC6M4

[Blarg]

It is a violin, they all sound like you are torturing a cat so pick the one that best represents the local cats to keep them at bay. Best recommendation is the Rallymo SV-1220, it uses real cat gut strings.

Edited May 20, 2016 by Blarg

[gotbeer]

Why not buy a used one for her?  Especially if, as you say, she will grow out of it.  Check local music stores, pawn shops, craigslist, etc. 

[nate]

11 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

Why not buy a used one for her?  Especially if, as you say, she will grow out of it.  Check local music stores, pawn shops, craigslist, etc. 

We are absolutely considering this.  A few things I have noticed so far:

Good violins appreciate instead of depreciate.  So used is not necessarily a good investment.

Shitty violins are cheap used but there is a reason for it.

I will definitely snag a used one if the price is right though.  

[nate]

It is supposed to come setup already however her instructor is a luthier so he can set it up for us if necessary.  I am sure that wont be cheap.

[Blarg]

You should have kept with teaching her the banjo that way she would always have something for personal protection.

[Tank]

the violin?? how is it possible for you to raise her in wisconsin without properly teaching her the accordian? what kind of parents are you?!?

[Sully151]

I would look for a music store within a few hours drive and have your daughter play them. I would rather pay a little more and actually touch the violin than get it from Amazon.

 

looks like you are in the market for a full sized instrument. The only thing she will outgrow is the sound and the quality. If she likes the instrument and it sounds good, she will play it more. With that thought in mind, I would buy a good intermediate instrument from a reputable shop. If she grows tired of violin and wants to play electric guitar, it will be easier to sell or trade in a better quality instrument down the road.

[nate]

We are buying a 1/2.  We would only buy from Amazon if it is significantly cheaper. Going to a few music stores tomorrow to check the one I posted out and a few more. 

[mrwicked]

i hate to hijack the thread but....

any jug blowers here? looking to start a sweet depeche mode / bluegrass mash up juke joint band.

... asking for a friend.

Edited May 21, 2016 by mrwicked

[Sully151]

Always best to find your jug under the porch from a pre 1920's built house. Be careful though and make sure the jug was kept in an area where the avg relative humididty hovers around 45%. Desert jugs sound thin and tinny.

[Amazing Larry]

Desert jugs tend to be droopy as well. 

[the dude abides]

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 1:15 PM, mrwicked said:

i hate to hijack the thread but....

any jug blowers here? looking to start a sweet depeche mode / bluegrass mash up juke joint band.

... asking for a friend.

 

No jug, but I do have a washboard from my NIN Zydeco tribute band.

It's yours if you want it.

Edited May 26, 2016 by the_dude_abides

[NJHalo]

 

[HaloNArizona]

On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 8:27 AM, nate said:

My daughter started playing violin and we had been renting a violin but wanted to buy one for her.  Keeping in mind she is still a novice and will grow out of this violin in a few years.  The teacher recommended the Cremona SV-1220.  Anyone have an opinion on it?

http://www.amazon.com/Cremona-SV-1220-Maestro-Violin-Full-Size/dp/B0026IC6M4

Not sure if you have purchased this or not, but make sure you do your research.  My oldest son, who is just finished his Sophomore year at the University of Arizona was told by his Saxophone teacher to go to several music stores and try different instruments.  Every instrument will play differently and your daughter needs to feel comfortable with the instrument.  We also did this for my youngest who plays Trumpet.  He had his heart set on a Bach strad...ended up with a Shire Trumpet.

Don't rush the purchase.

[nate]

3 hours ago, HaloNArizona said:

Not sure if you have purchased this or not, but make sure you do your research.  My oldest son, who is just finished his Sophomore year at the University of Arizona was told by his Saxophone teacher to go to several music stores and try different instruments.  Every instrument will play differently and your daughter needs to feel comfortable with the instrument.  We also did this for my youngest who plays Trumpet.  He had his heart set on a Bach strad...ended up with a Shire Trumpet.

Don't rush the purchase.

Thanks!  We did go to a few stores on Sunday and I think we will end up ordering the Cremona SV-1220 but not certain yet.  There are some other options as well.  It is at the high end of what they suggested.

[Tank]

34 minutes ago, nate said:

Thanks!  We did go to a few stores on Sunday and I think we will end up ordering the Cremona SV-1220 but not certain yet.  There are some other options as well.  It is at the high end of what they suggested.

maybe bernie can help you pay for it.

#feelthebern

[mrwicked]

sounds like we have the makings of a pretty sweet band here on aw.com.

now all we need is a skilled manager. 

anyone seen tad lately?

[JAHV76]