Are mirecourt violins good?
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Are mirecourt violins good?
Violins from Mirecourt are considered some of the best instruments on the market today and represent a great value proposition for violinists seeking outstanding tone, playability and workmanship.
Do antique violins sound better?
Overall, listeners preferred the sound of the new violins compared to the old ones. They also found that the new instruments projected their music better. In other words, to the listeners they seemed louder and more powerful. (That was true whether or not the violins had been played with an orchestra.)
How thick should a violin be?
The thicknesses I suggest for a top are approximately 3 mm, specifically from 2.7mm to 2.8 mm. A typical Italian violin has a pretty uniform thickness on the top. On the back is all a question of making it a little bit like a loudspeaker, with a thicker center and thinner on the sides.
Are Scherl and Roth violins good?
This Scherl & Roth R301E4L violin ($1,305) has a nice, even feel, noted one of our teacher reviewers. The sound was rated good to excellent, with depth and clarity on the first three strings, but a slightly whispery G string. The varnish was heavy for our tastes but didn’t seem to harm the overall tone and projection.
How can I tell how old my violin is?
The first way to tell if your instrument is old (modern), old (actually old) or fake old, is to look for a neck graft. Old violins (and violas and cellos) have neck grafts because they were crafted in an era when instruments had shorter necks.
Is an old violin worth anything?
It could still have substantial value, as a professional with expertise in antique violins could reattach that part with little difficulty. Yet, you should keep in mind that these violins can range anywhere in the lower thousands to the hundreds of thousands of dollars range, and in some cases, the millions.
What violin size is for me?
Most all adults use a full size violin. To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm or left wrist. This is measured when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin.
How much does a Scherl and Roth violin cost?
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| This item: Scherl & Roth SR51E4H 4/4 Size Galliard Student Violin Outfit $ 1,099 .00 + FREE Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Top Material | Solid Spruce |
| Back & Sides Material | Maple |
| Purfling | Hand Inlaid |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
How do I tell how old my violin is?
What size is a 1/4 violin?
What size violin do I need?
| VIOLIN SIZE | LENGTH (Neck to wrist) |
|---|---|
| 1/8 | 38.5 cm, 15 ¼ inches |
| 1/4 | 44 cm,17 ¼ inches |
| 1/2 | 48.5 cm,19 inches |
| 3/4 | 52 cm, 20 ½ inches |
What size violin does an adult use?
4/4 (full size) being the biggest and 1/32 size being the smallest. Most all adults use a full size violin. To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm or left wrist.
What is a 1/4 size violin?
1/4 Violin. 280mm or approx. 11 inches. 48.25cm or 19in. 57.15cm or 22.5in.
Where are Scherl & Roth violins made?
They renamed it Scherl & Roth. In 1938, the company moved from New York to Cleveland, Ohio, an early hub of violin manufacturing in the U.S.
Where are Roth violins made?
Bubenreuth
After World War II, the Roths moved to the erstwhile West Germany from Markneukirchen (East Germany). The current violins are made in Bubenreuth/Erlangen and, after re-unification, both, in Markneukirchen and Bubenreuth/Erlangen.
