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Old 12-21-2022, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by E Cascade View Post
I used to play the violin a fair amount when I was younger and now wish I had one down here when I escape from up north during the winter months. If you have one that you no longer play and are thinking of moving it along to another, let me know. I'd be interested in buying it. Let me know details if you know what you'd like to do. No rush, as it's a curious idea I've had every year I come down to my villa. Just trying to start those hobbies and interests I used to do alot when I was younger. Thanks and have a great Christmas or Hanukkah holiday.
If you just want a "serviceable" violin to play around with, you could pick up a Bunnell on Amazon for under $400. Or you could go for a Yamaha, but they start around $700 and go up from there. A DZ Stradavarius (not the actual antique master-luthier stuff, this is just the name of the company) would go for a few thousand and up.

If you want something cheap just to get back to the feel of playing, you can get an Eastel or a Mendini on Amazon for under $200. Pretty sure they're crap but if you're not looking to get into an orchestra or become the next Lindsay Stirling they'll probably do fine.