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[quote=Anonymous]I do realize that Brobst, through the years, has had an impeccable reputation. However, over the last year or so, I've had some mixed experiences, and I'm starting to wonder if the new generation is keeping up with the old standards. So far, I've only been on the maintenance side of the shop, but it's time to upgrade the instrument. I've always assumed we would explore their vast collection, but looking at things a bit close, they seem to be working with professional level violins, or entry level copies of origins not easy to trace. I'm not finding a lot of middle-range choices, and I am starting to be concerned about the advice I am getting.

Wondering what feedback I can gather from others with advancing violinists in the area, and where would you go besides Brobst, as well as any feedback beyond my admittedly narrow insight into Brobst themselves. Still trustworthy? If not, where else do you go?

My budget is under $5000. So we're still looking at the lower end of the range, but would like to find a selection of old violins with great sound and good resale value -- I expect we will have to switch violins as musicianship advances. In this price range, I find a number of smaller scale violins, and a few full size ones with names that don't trace back to a known maker, but sound similar to known luthiers. That gives me some serious doubts about the shop.

Hoping that someone with experience could explain to me why this is ok -- or where else i should consider going. Teacher is fully supportive of Brobst. As I say, they do have a sterling reputation. [/quote]

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