Mitio Dimitrov

[rutherford]

My 15 year old has become increasingly unhappy with his violin and as he will be heading to music 'academy' next year it seems time for him to upgrade. Several times, we have visited shops and he has played violins in his price range - around 3000 pounds - but he hasn't liked much (anything). One of the teachers at his music school recommended that he look at Bulgarian makers (teacher is Bulgarian). He played around on the internet, listening to some clips and while he said it was really hard to tell much, he liked the general sound of a Dimitrov strad copy.

Does anyone know anything about this maker or have other recommendations.

Thanks,

Ruth.

[Fellow]

My 15 year old has become increasingly unhappy with his violin and as he will be heading to music 'academy' next year it seems time for him to upgrade. Several times, we have visited shops and he has played violins in his price range - around 3000 pounds - but he hasn't liked much (anything). One of the teachers at his music school recommended that he look at Bulgarian makers (teacher is Bulgarian). He played around on the internet, listening to some clips and while he said it was really hard to tell much, he liked the general sound of a Dimitrov strad copy.

Does anyone know anything about this maker or have other recommendations.

Thanks,

Ruth.

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The important point is that buy a violin which your 15 year old like. That is, your 15 year old has played for a day ot two and has compared it with a few other violins

of that price range to make a good choice. It is misleading that somebody has played it and your 15 old has only listened to it. It is a bit like a car, you have to drive it

to get a feel.

[smacmax]

How about a carbon fibre violin, www.carbonviolin.co.uk

Will have some ready soon working on the first 5 the one in the videos was the prototype.