Thinking Of Buying 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 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.

Music retailers are the best places to source a valuable instrument and there are many of these stores around the world. One of the benefits of purchasing from a store is that the instrument can be played beforehand to ensure it is to your liking. The knowledgeable staff will also be there to offer helpful advice on your purchases and they will be covered by a guarantee.

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 are purchasing a vintage instrument, you should always talk to the person selling it and ask about the history of the item. Ask them where they purchased it, check the serial number and get as much documentation as you can to prove its provenance. A violin should be sold with its original case and this is important as it will add to its overall 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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