Landolfi Report post Posted February 24, 2019 Would like to get your opinion. Both are modern makers with great reputation for producing excellent fiddles and are currently in Tarisio, Which one would you pick to buy as investment? As your instrument ? (if you are a professional musician) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martin swan Report post Posted February 24, 2019 Are you seriously considering buying either, or is it more of a theoretical question? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MANFIO Report post Posted February 24, 2019 If I were a professional musician I would get the one that is easier to play and sounds better, and I would include other makers (dead and alive) in the basket too. If I were a violin collector or dealer I would take the Poggi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duane88 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 Poggi for a collection. We don't know what will happen to the price of Sam Z. violins upon his demise. Player, which ever sounds and plays the best. I have always thought purchasing instruments as investments dangerous. The market is fickle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnCockburn Report post Posted February 24, 2019 Can't be many musicians that could afford either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melvin Goldsmith Report post Posted February 25, 2019 The Poggi...for God's sake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landolfi Report post Posted February 25, 2019 For those who have tried both fiddles at Tarisio, which one has better tonal quality? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Report post Posted February 25, 2019 That's a loaded question. Someone might prefer the Poggi. Someone might prefer the Sam Z. Someone might think the Poggi or Sam Z should sound better than the Sam Z. or the Poggi. Maybe one has better strings on it...maybe one sounds better when played with bow X and not bow Y... Endless variables are a killer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpappas Report post Posted February 25, 2019 Are you looking to buy? It’s been a while since I’ve come across one of your threads where you think you’re buying a Stradivarius or something similar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Report post Posted February 25, 2019 22 hours ago, Landolfi said: Poggi vs Zygmuntowicz ...............investment? ............... Sounds like a developable concept. I know some screenwriters. Will there be action figures, and a video game? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Report post Posted February 25, 2019 ...if it' turns out to be a movie...I want a copy of the DVD that actually plays... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
l33tplaya Report post Posted February 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Rue said: ...if it' turns out to be a movie...I want a copy of the DVD that actually plays... No way. It'll be streamed... Who uses DVDs anymore? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andreas Preuss Report post Posted February 25, 2019 16 hours ago, duane88 said: I have always thought purchasing instruments as investments dangerous. The market is fickle. Sounds like the stock market. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andreas Preuss Report post Posted February 25, 2019 The critical mind in me says 'both are overpriced and therefore don't make a good investment.', the collector's mind in me tells me take one each as investment. However to be realistic, for a real good investment you need to find an outstanding example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germain Report post Posted February 25, 2019 Poggi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Report post Posted February 25, 2019 14 hours ago, l33tplaya said: No way. It'll be streamed... Who uses DVDs anymore? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landolfi Report post Posted February 25, 2019 I am leaning Poggi based on the feedback i have so far. I think Poggi's market has matured and there's a group of faithful followers. Zyg still makes violins and his body of work hasn't been completed yet. But i think the potential is definitely there. The only small concern i have is that he is American, and perhaps there may be some collectors who want to play or collect Italian fiddles only, and may overlook his violins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Report post Posted February 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Landolfi said: I am leaning Poggi based on the feedback i have so far. I think Poggi's market has matured and there's a group of faithful followers. Zyg still makes violins and his body of work hasn't been completed yet. But i think the potential is definitely there. The only small concern i have is that he is American, and perhaps there may be some collectors who want to play or collect Italian fiddles only, and may overlook his violins. Your candor is delightful. [Moves to a secure, reinforced location several grid squares away from the OP, and begins popping corn.] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landolfi Report post Posted February 25, 2019 Which one do you prefer 1. https://youtu.be/UKz9-2jZvOE 2. https://youtu.be/5o0UDyIYPdI 3. https://youtu.be/n8G2aKaixNo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landolfi Report post Posted February 25, 2019 To my untrained ears, i think #1 is better than #3 which is better than #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palousian Report post Posted February 25, 2019 You like #1 and #3 better because #2 was played in a horrible-sounding room. Since it's not a fair comparison, we can't really evaluate #2. I liked the G string on #3 better than #1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmm Report post Posted February 25, 2019 You didn't do the Zyg any favors by placing it in a practice room. However, that main room at Tarisio would make a half size violin sound amazing. Having played all three of those instruments, I prefer 161, but 156 is a healthier instrument and better suited to a soloist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Report post Posted February 25, 2019 I like #2 just fine. They all sound good, but #2 sounds good in spite of the room chosen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MANFIO Report post Posted February 26, 2019 You have to decide if you want to make an investment or if you want a tool for make music. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landolfi Report post Posted February 26, 2019 @Manfio. Obviously, there are many factors to consider here, but i think tonal quality plays the most important role on the profitability of the investment. One would think that the better sound-producing fiddle would offer the best chance to appreciate in value over time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
