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Just a small update, about 2 months in they are still very lively strings, they still feel/sound like they did when I put them on (recordings confirm this), so the longevity is better than the original versions.

I'm, at five weeks and while they "new string" sound is a little less they still sound really good to my ears. Next set I'll make recordings/spectra so I can compare over time, but I feel they are lasting longer, I'll give them a few more months but I really like them so far.

Power and richness is how I’d describe them, and I agree with the left hand feel. So far I’m really impressed.

Will, it’s too early to tell how my set will last but I agree, I love the tone. The E is really special and the whole set projects well and has a rich sound. It’s my violin, but more/better. if these strings have staying power, I’m switching permanently on my main instrument.

Maybe it's the packing tape? I bet it adds resonance to the drawn sound

In some sense it doesn't matter who made the violin. If it, to you, is a "solo-level" instrument, then it is.

Will, thank you, looking forward to your feedback. I'll add mine when my strings come in.

Will, Did you install them yet? I have a set on order and I'm curious how they feel/sound.

I got it through interlibrary loan for a bit just as a test drive and I agree it's worth buying outright from the author. I've requested one as a christmas present from my family.

I’ve had both types. The perfection/knilling type are too invasive for my taste and the gear ratio leaves much to be desired. the wittners are uglier but have better gear ratios. I prefer friction pegs for speed, reliability, and stability. And here’s another thing to think about: on my outdoor instrument the summer heat made my wittners come apart (exposed gears and all). The rest of the violin was fine. if I had to use geared pegs (arthritis, for example) I’d pick the wittners every time despite my melting incident.

He works for Jordan Hess, I saw this post a few days ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNmzPGuuy-g/

i planned on shipping it in the original case, but that's another thing to consider, thank you!

Deans that's a good point. I'd also like to take the instrument personally because I'd like to meet her. I'm just weighing options. Flying with my instrument is also something new and I know it can be stressful in some cases. I have good options nearby but this is the first "checkup" on the instrument, which is now 3 years old. I'd like her to go over it, fit a new post, etc. After that I'll do minor work locally or trek to Albuquerque for anything major, it's only a 5-hour drive.

GeorgeH, Thank you. Did you find the transit time to be an issue or risk? I think, if it's shipped in temperate weather, it will be fine. Thanks for the tips on the shipping itself.

I'm contemplating shipping my violin back to the maker for a checkup and some other work. I'm in TX and she's in the DC area. How do most of you ship within the US, and what speed? FedEX overnight is going to be almost $1000 USD round trip. At that rate I could fly with my violin, stay in a hotel for two nights, and fly back. But that also puts a time constraint on the maker, which is an imposition in my opinion. This is my main instrument and fully insured. What carriers do you recommend? Do options "slower" than overnight work well? I'm going to wait a month or two for the weather to cool down before shipping. Thanks!