Saturday, May 21, 2016

Thinking Of Buying A Vintage Violin

By Maria Long


A lot of people play instruments in their homes or professionally as part of a band. The majority of players will use an inexpensive model when they are learning and then invest in a more expensive instrument as their skills improve. Some people will decide to buy a vintage violin and there is some careful research to be done to avoid making costly mistakes.

If you speak to a professional musician, they will agree that the more expensive the instrument and the better quality it is, the better you will play and sound. All violins, which are handmade by skilled craftsmen, will have a unique tone and appearance. Before you buy a valuable violin it is highly recommended that you spend some time playing it to ensure it is the correct instrument for you.

A vintage instrument will always be more expensive than a mass made modern model. The price of violins is dictated by various things and some care is required when you are in the process of selecting one. You can find experienced music stores in Huntington Beach, CA who specialize vintage instruments and they will assist you in sourcing one that suits your playing style.

When you have worked out your budget you can begin your hunt for a suitable antique violin. The prices charged for violins will range from a few thousand dollars into the millions for the really rare and exotic pieces. A few factors will determine the price and these will be age, the name of the manufacturer and the woods and materials used in the construction.

Musical instrument retailers are the best place to find and purchase a vintage instrument and many stores can be found in towns and cities. The good thing about using a shop to source instruments is that you can play the violin before you make a decision. Another plus point is that you can speak with the experienced staff that work in the shop and ask for their advice and guidance.

There will be antique instruments offered for sale by internet retailers and web auction sites. Some care is needed when buying from these places as you cannot see your potential purchases before buying. Any valuable instrument should be checked by an expert to ensure it is genuine as over the years many have been forged.

When you purchase antiques with a high value you should ask the seller a few simple questions such as where and when they purchased the item. If the instrument has any manufactures serial numbers, they can be used to check the history in most cases. Most violins will be sold with their case and if it is original, this will usually increase its value.

An important thing to consider is the insurance cover that will be required for your expensive instrument. Your home insurance will probably not be sufficient to cover an antique if it exceeds a certain value so you should check with your insurance company. You can find companies that specialize in covering instruments and antiques and it is well worth contacting these to get some quotes.




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