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Aubert Violin

Hey if your here chances are you have come across an Aubert Violin for sale and want to do your due diligence on wether its suitable for you and a good quality violin. The good news is Aubert is a … Continue reading

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Gliga Violin Review

Something I see from time to time are Gliga Violins, actually I’d like to see more as they always sell reasonably quickly, I suspect because of brand reputation. So here is my Gliga Violin review. There is no doubt about … Continue reading

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Arioso Violin Review

One of the instruments I see a lot of are the Arioso violins, so here is a review. Its a popular instrument in Brisbane and I suspect what a lot of string teachers recommend. For $400 you get a lot … Continue reading

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Violin String Selection Guide…for Brisbane-ites and beyond

I have lost count of the times I have been servicing a $300 instrument only to find $180 strings on it, because that was what some music store (or cough teacher) recommended. I know why they recommended it of course … Continue reading

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European sounding Violin, but without the price

Here are 3 sound files 2 from violins I sell for around $500 and another from a well known European student brand (Gliga II) which retails for around $900. Which is which?…you be the judge. If you like the sound … Continue reading

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Stentor Violin Review

I see the Stentor violins coming through reasonably  often, they are defiantly a budget line instrument and can be had for as low as $200 new, depending on the model. You get what you pay for with violins so you … Continue reading

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Sandner Violin review…made in Germany?

Franz Sandner is a relatively well known factory violin maker from Germany producing higher end student and other violins in Germany, carried now to third generation. Sander German Violins pop up in shops and online with a bit of a … Continue reading

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