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  1. Current Retail Price for ASP Bernardel Violin?

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    1 hour ago, martin swan said:

    Some ASP Bernardel violins are over 360mm in back length, and I would think these are priced a bit lower than smaller models. But he's a very respected maker and I would price his violins slightly higher than Georges Chanot but below Pique - so $80-100k for a top one.

    Thank you Martin. I had hoped you would step up.

  6. Retail Value of Cappa Violin

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    I am curious of the going price(s) or range of Cappa violins. Let's assume it is in good condition and no major issues (original scroll, etc.) It is not an early one with the ribs set into the back. Circa 1680-1690. It has been authenticated by an appraisal from a prominent shop.

  10. It´s a Postiglione Violin?

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    On 4/24/2023 at 9:30 PM, Marty Kasprzyk said:

    I read some where that some teachers have their students play on mistuned instruments to force them to learn how to play in tune by adjusting their fingering. 

    I saw Josef Gingold do that. He detuned his violin randomly and then demonstrated playing it in tune. This was when he was being videotaped some years ago at Indiana. That part of it did not survive the editing. You can find some of the recordings of that session on YouTube. 

  11. Bow Screw Problem

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    32 minutes ago, martin swan said:

    Then I would take it to a specialist in such bows and ask them to do the work. Personally I can't see any issue with a permanent repair - the more permanent the better - but when it comes to the conservation of historic bows it's up to the person taking on the job to decide what methods are appropriate.

    This is my feeling. The repair in itself is not difficult. I have done it before on lesser bows with a little CA for security. It seems like it is a matter of opinion.

  13. Bow Screw Problem

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    I have a bow that the screw has come out of the button (screw end). I know that it is customary to put burrs on the tang. Does anybody use some type of glue in addition to burrs when doing this repair? If so what type? I am wary of making it too permanent.

  17. Violin playing hearing loss

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    I have started using an ear plug in my left ear. The problem is that in an ensemble I feel that I should be hearing more from my left ear. The good thing other than perhaps preserving my hearing is hearing less direct sound. Keep in mind that according to the inverse square law, it can be shown that for each doubling of distance from a point source, the sound pressure level decreases by approximately 6 dB.

    I would add to the above comments to avoid sitting next to a piccolo. It is like having a knitting needle stuck in your ear drum.

  23. Best shop to consign high end bow in New York City

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    4 hours ago, Michael Darnton said:

    Rare Violins of NY. But why just NYC---the business is international now and there are many fine shops.

    Of course it is international. But walk in customers creates a local (ish) context. What percentage of your bow sales are international vs when someone is in town? I’m sure that depends on the value of the item. The bigger the price tag the smaller number of people that can purchase it. Therefore travel and or shipping is probably necessary once you have worked your way through local clients. That is not to say Stefan and Julian don’t visit other localities if the circumstances dictate. Another factor is I like the ability to physically transport when possible.

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