Re: Thoughts on starter fiddles/transitioning to fiddle
I'm with Gary and Catmandu (above). There are thousands of fine old violins available at reasonable price. If you have either a fiddling friend to help you or a reputable store, that's helpful. If you're looking at a thrift-shop violin with two strings and no bow, you need an expert to help, unless you're the type who does thorough research. JAK"S recommendation of renting is a good idea too. Our main music chain in Canada (Long & McQuade) rents violins with an option to buy. I'd be surprised if other stores don't do the same. Enjoy the journey, from another fiddler.
Last edited by Ranald; Dec-20-2019 at 4:07pm.
Reason: spelling error
Robert Johnson's mother, describing blues musicians:
"I never did have no trouble with him until he got big enough to be round with bigger boys and off from home. Then he used to follow all these harp blowers, mandoleen (sic) and guitar players."
Lomax, Alan, The Land where The Blues Began, NY: Pantheon, 1993, p.14.
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