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> Violin Hero's new violin thread, And also a bow
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post Nov 10 2011, 11:37 PM
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This weekend I am starting my search for a new violin. I am expecting it to be a long and tiring process but quite exciting at the same time.

I hope that whatever violin I end up with will last me many years to come.

I have set aside the following budget:

Violin: 6k GBP
Bow: 2K GBP - I will be keeping my 550 GPB as a good quality back up/spare
Case: ordered today and paid 338 GBP including the postage charge.

Living in London means I will have a choice of many string shops to go to to try out lots of instruments. Hopefully I will fall in love with a violin soon and own a beautiful sounding new instrument before the new year.
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post Nov 10 2011, 11:54 PM
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Good luck with your search, Violin Hero! Take your time and find the right instrument for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 11 2011, 06:05 AM
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Good luck with your search, Violin Hero! Take your time and find the right instrument for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Have fun....If you come across any great sounding instruments for around 2k, please let me know!!
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post Nov 11 2011, 06:27 AM
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am very pleased for you VH (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yay.gif)
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post Nov 11 2011, 06:47 AM
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I love how you ordered the case first!
It'll be like Cinderella - who the case fits.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

What did you get?
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post Nov 11 2011, 07:34 AM
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QUOTE(miffy @ Nov 11 2011, 06:47 AM) *

I love how you ordered the case first!
It'll be like Cinderella - who the case fits.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

What did you get?

We shall possibly find out during the weekend... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Enjoy your search, VH. 8K for a violin/bow...you could get 4 professional clarinets for that money... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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How exciting! Looking forward to hearing about your search.
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post Nov 11 2011, 08:47 AM
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QUOTE(miffy @ Nov 11 2011, 06:47 AM) *

I love how you ordered the case first!
It'll be like Cinderella - who the case fits.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

What did you get?


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I bought a GEWA Strato Super Lightweight oblong violin case in brown with beige interior. It is not in stock but I hope to get it in about a week.
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post Nov 11 2011, 08:56 AM
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QUOTE(barry-clari @ Nov 11 2011, 07:34 AM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Nov 11 2011, 06:47 AM) *

I love how you ordered the case first!
It'll be like Cinderella - who the case fits.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

What did you get?

We shall possibly find out during the weekend... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Enjoy your search, VH. 8K for a violin/bow...you could get 4 professional clarinets for that money... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)!

Violin Hero - enjoy your search it sounds like a rather exciting one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I remember the vast choice over something like a clarinet, when I used to play viola - don't anymore and want some more time to dedicate to it if I do start again!
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post Nov 11 2011, 09:46 AM
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QUOTE(Violin Hero @ Nov 11 2011, 08:47 AM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Nov 11 2011, 06:47 AM) *

I love how you ordered the case first!
It'll be like Cinderella - who the case fits.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

What did you get?


thestringzone.co.uk

I bought a GEWA Strato Super Lightweight oblong violin case in brown with beige interior. It is not in stock but I hope to get it in about a week.



Hope you do get it in a week, it took 5 weeks for Gewa to send one I ordered for my wife !
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post Nov 11 2011, 01:30 PM
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QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Nov 11 2011, 09:46 AM) *

QUOTE(Violin Hero @ Nov 11 2011, 08:47 AM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Nov 11 2011, 06:47 AM) *

I love how you ordered the case first!
It'll be like Cinderella - who the case fits.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

What did you get?


thestringzone.co.uk

I bought a GEWA Strato Super Lightweight oblong violin case in brown with beige interior. It is not in stock but I hope to get it in about a week.



Hope you do get it in a week, it took 5 weeks for Gewa to send one I ordered for my wife !


They have just e-mailed me to say it will be 7-10 days before they get the case in stock. I am inclined to wait as is the one I like the most out of the ones I have looked at.
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post Nov 11 2011, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(Violin Hero @ Nov 11 2011, 01:30 PM) *

QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Nov 11 2011, 09:46 AM) *

QUOTE(Violin Hero @ Nov 11 2011, 08:47 AM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Nov 11 2011, 06:47 AM) *

I love how you ordered the case first!
It'll be like Cinderella - who the case fits.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

What did you get?


thestringzone.co.uk

I bought a GEWA Strato Super Lightweight oblong violin case in brown with beige interior. It is not in stock but I hope to get it in about a week.



Hope you do get it in a week, it took 5 weeks for Gewa to send one I ordered for my wife !


They have just e-mailed me to say it will be 7-10 days before they get the case in stock. I am inclined to wait as is the one I like the most out of the ones I have looked at.


They kept telling me that, but it took 5 weeks in the end and I nearly cancelled it ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I stuck it out because I wanted the model with a red velvet interior, as I gave it to my wife as part of a ruby Wedding present (as well as some jewellry)
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post Nov 11 2011, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Nov 11 2011, 02:39 PM) *

QUOTE(Violin Hero @ Nov 11 2011, 01:30 PM) *

QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Nov 11 2011, 09:46 AM) *

QUOTE(Violin Hero @ Nov 11 2011, 08:47 AM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Nov 11 2011, 06:47 AM) *

I love how you ordered the case first!
It'll be like Cinderella - who the case fits.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

What did you get?


thestringzone.co.uk

I bought a GEWA Strato Super Lightweight oblong violin case in brown with beige interior. It is not in stock but I hope to get it in about a week.



Hope you do get it in a week, it took 5 weeks for Gewa to send one I ordered for my wife !


They have just e-mailed me to say it will be 7-10 days before they get the case in stock. I am inclined to wait as is the one I like the most out of the ones I have looked at.


They kept telling me that, but it took 5 weeks in the end and I nearly cancelled it ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I stuck it out because I wanted the model with a red velvet interior, as I gave it to my wife as part of a ruby Wedding present (as well as some jewellry)


Out of interest, what model was it that you bought?
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post Nov 12 2011, 08:29 AM
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My musical visits today will be Bishops and Ealing Strings. I will report back on my findings!

I hope to possibly get to Guivier during the week otherwise that will be for next weekend.

If anyone knows any other suitable places I can visit let me know.
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post Nov 12 2011, 09:14 AM
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My musical visits today will be Bishops and Ealing Strings. I will report back on my findings!

I hope to possibly get to Guivier during the week otherwise that will be for next weekend.

If anyone knows any other suitable places I can visit let me know.

I like Ealing strings. They have so much choice and they'll get loads out for you and leave you as long as you like in a practice room with no pressure. You won't get out of there in a hurry though, that guy can't half talk!
Have fun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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