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I hadn't heard that modern Chinese violins were that good. Any particular maker?

Does anyone here have experience playing modern Bulgarian violins, say from 2000 to the present? I cannot afford an Italian instrument, and I've heard some good things here and there about Eastern European instruments. I'd love to hear your opinions. Thank you!

I'm having some issues with my lame 4th finger lately. The vibrato on that finger has never sounded consistent with other fingers, all notes I play with the 4th finger seem to "smudge" into others, if that makes sense at all. I'm constantly re-working fingerings to avoid the 4th finger, but I'm ready to attack it. Any suggested etudes, etc? Any tricks, practicing techniques that anyone can suggest? It's driving me crazy, and I'm ready to put it behind me.