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[quote=Anonymous]Potter, Brobst, and to a lesser extent, Foxes are the shops where you need to go to try out instruments. In that price range, don’t rule out newer violins. Something like a Jay Haide l'ancienne is good value for the money. Keep in mind that even from one maker, instruments can vary drastically, so the important thing is to play lots of violins to find one where you like the playability and sound. Pretty much everyone tries to copy the old masters - Strad, Del Gesu, Amati, etc. so that’s not disqualifying in any way. Also keep in mind that you will almost certainly get a bigger bang for your buck by upgrading the bow. Something like a carbon fiber bow from CodaBow, John Paul, or Arcus would probably be a significant upgrade from what your child is currently using. Be sure to try out a combination of bows on your new violin; some pair better than others. [/quote]
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