Regis Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 I've not seen any used Eastman 305 violins for sale. Do people like them so much that they keep them and don't trade even when moving up? I'm in small town so I pretty much look on internet and haven't seen any for few months that I've been looking. Thank you, Regis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staylor Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 In other words you are asking if they may have a kind of sweet tone which makes people want to keep them for whenever they need a sweet change sometimes? I don't have one, but one connosuer told me they are very good, and have a sweet treble tone. Anyway, I understand such subjects as I am a champion in not wanting to get rid of things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamenco Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 They're not very expensive new. Why not just buy one from a retailer? The folks at Eastman will tell you who is near and can get them. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted January 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 I expect to buy new but became very curious when I could not find used ones. I was hoping people kept them because they liked them (even as spares if they advanced). I did want to find out if they were being discarded or donated to schools. That would make me want to save a little longer to reach a little higher. Thank you, Regis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staylor Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 Are they not more expensive than the cheapest, and very good value for money? In Israel they are quite expensive but maybe that's because they are imported etc. Not much more expensive are K-500 and also very good value for money (needs luthier setup). I have one, and it is a powerful sound. But they differ from violin to violin, and it's best to try them before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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