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> Violin Cost, what is reasonable
Belinda
post Jan 25 2010, 09:49 AM
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My son needs a new violin apparently. He has a basic one but now needs one to go up to Grade 8/diploma. What is a reasonable price to pay? what makes do you suggest?
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post Jan 25 2010, 10:03 AM
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QUOTE(Belinda @ Jan 25 2010, 09:49 AM) *

My son needs a new violin apparently. He has a basic one but now needs one to go up to Grade 8/diploma. What is a reasonable price to pay? what makes do you suggest?


I am no expert by all means, but I own a violin which I know is ok to grade 8+ (possibly up to diploma level) and I am happy with, it is an Otto Jos Klier 72, it came with bow and case at £700

ps, you might want to ask moderators to move your thread to the strings forum 'just in case'? but you should get enough replies on here too.
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post Jan 25 2010, 10:35 AM
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Best thing is to try some out - what grade is your son up to at the moment? My violin cost me £500 and with a revamp of new strings etc, is more than suitable for Grade 8+ - I did try out lots of violins, including some which cost £1000s but at the end, the one I chose was the most comfortable for me.
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post Jan 25 2010, 01:41 PM
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Forumite Liz at www.elidatrading.com will give you good advice.
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post Jan 25 2010, 01:43 PM
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Belinda,

We recently bought our daughter, aged 12, a new violin to take her grade 7 on. (It was £350 for violin, £120 for bow, £55 for case)

What age is your son? If he is still in early teens like ours, then consider the care that they will take, if you opt for a more expensive instrument. I know there's insurance, but a practice-tantrum can be horifying to watch (she's been known to leave the bow sloping on the sofa - ready to be sat on!)
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post Jan 25 2010, 01:51 PM
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I know there's insurance, but a practice-tantrum can be horifying to watch (she's been known to leave the bow sloping on the sofa - ready to be sat on!)

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