Elisabeth Harrison Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Hi , I wonder if someone could help me with the make and valuation of my violin . I last played it 50 years ago and I’ve not opened the case since . I was looking at selling it and just spotted the label inside which says :Jacobus Stainer in Abtram prope . Oemipontum 17 Thank you so much Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad Dorsey Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 This is a commercially mass-produced instrument that would never be mistaken for a genuine Stainer. It appears to be in in good conditional structurally but with some cosmetic damage. Its value, after reconditioning and assuming it sounds decent, is less than $1000. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elisabeth Harrison Posted February 22 Author Report Share Posted February 22 Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my question. That’s very kind of you and very helpful . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, Elisabeth Harrison said: Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my question. That’s very kind of you and very helpful . What about the bow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 To the OP, Philip is on a quest to examine every bow that crosses MN's path. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 5 hours ago, Elisabeth Harrison said: Hi , I wonder if someone could help me with the make and valuation of my violin . I last played it 50 years ago and I’ve not opened the case since . I was looking at selling it .. Before you sell it, I think you should have it overhauled and give playing it another go. You may enjoy the process very much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elisabeth Harrison Posted February 22 Author Report Share Posted February 22 24 minutes ago, Rue said: Before you sell it, I think you should have it overhauled and give playing it another go. You may enjoy the process very much. If only ! I’ve such bad arthritis in my hands now... to be young again ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 And check on the bow... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 23 hours ago, Elisabeth Harrison said: If only ! I’ve such bad arthritis in my hands now... to be young again ! Yes, old age sucks. I have arthritis in my feet. No more power-walking my dogs... But! You also have to use it or lose it...and playing the violin (even just a little bit) can help 'exercise' the joints to keep them limber. Don't play to sound great...play as exercise and for fun, if it can still be fun. I can't power walk the dogs anymore, but I still take them outside for 'yard walks', toss the ball, etc. I still have to use my feet so I try to 'exercise' them as much as I can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 13 hours ago, PhilipKT said: And check on the bow... ...goes without saying... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nephi Larson Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 On 2/23/2021 at 10:37 AM, Rue said: Yes, old age sucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Ha! Well, I'm not all that old...but arthritis doesn't necessarily discriminate by age. Lucky me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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