violinnewb Posted September 28 Report Share Posted September 28 I have read, reviewed, and contributed to many threads regarding the choosing and purchase of a violin and bow. I am neither a professional violinist nor a luthier, but I know enough to get by. I have, at often times, broken my own rules and went against the advice of many. In the end, my own personal and general rule has always been to go with what sounds best and what plays best. Disregard names, brands, provenance, age, price until you narrow down your field of options. There is always the factor of whether an instrument or bow has limitations as to personal growth and future potential, but you also don't want to buy a Ferarri before you learn to drive. The ultimate return on investment should be based upon how much you play on, enjoy, and learn with/from your tools. You'd be surprised at the result. Here is a great YouTube on choosing a violin bow, which I find quite applicable to choosing a violin. In fact, this video is a companion video to choosing a violin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violadamore Posted September 28 Report Share Posted September 28 6 hours ago, violinnewb said: In fact, this video is a companion video to choosing a violin. This one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinnewb Posted September 29 Author Report Share Posted September 29 17 hours ago, Violadamore said: This one? Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeH Posted September 29 Report Share Posted September 29 On 9/28/2023 at 5:04 PM, Violadamore said: This one? The Aaron Rosand Vuillaume at the end of the video is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey N Posted October 2 Report Share Posted October 2 Are Vuillaumes really going for $450K now? That really surprised me, even as an initial asking price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeissica Posted October 2 Report Share Posted October 2 Some of them are, yes - depends on the era, the specific violin, the condition, and the pedigree. Vuillaumes have definitely come up in value in the last decade or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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