Saturday, May 28, 2016

Considering Purchasing A Vintage Violin

By Maria Long


Many people enjoy playing instruments as a hobby or to earn their living as a musician. Most will usually start off with a budget instrument when learning and progress to a more expensive one later on. After becoming more proficient, many players will consider purchasing a vintage violin and there are some important things to think about before you buy one.

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 calculated how much money you wish to spend, you can start searching for your instrument. The price of antique violins will differ greatly and they can cost millions of dollars if they particularly rare. The maker, kind of wood, the age and the country where it was manufactured can all influence the sale price.

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.

When you are purchasing an antique instrument you should take some time to think about some insurance cover in case it is damaged, lost or stolen. Most homeowners will have contents cover but in most cases this will not cover valuable items. Specialist musical instrument insurers are available to cover your purchase and some estimates should be obtained.




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