Hey everyone! I enjoy playing guitar, it`s apart of my life now. I`d really like to start learning the "violin" as well. I plan on putting alot of time into the instrument. What would be the best place to purchase from? Is their a best bang violin that sounds like a $1000 violin but is 1/3 or 1/2 the price?

What would be the best bang for buck in the -$500 price range, including the bow , box and strings...

Should I spend more?

I`d really like a high quality instrument that will last me through my intermediate years.

2...Is it anything like playing guitar? I hope so..

Get a Gliga from http://www.violinslover.com (assuming you are in the US)
Liz

Hey thanks for the information on "gilga violins". But is their a particular reason I should get this type? Is their a history behind the violin or anything I should know that makes this manufacturer a well kept secret or good buy?

Those are almost all going for $1400 is their a model that i`m missing that is at least $600 range...more for budget is available..but $600 or less should be a best bang violin?

I`m glad that you`re going to learn to play the fiddle! That`s great! However.... nope... it`s not at all like playing the guitar. Please consider getting a good violin/and or fiddle teacher to get you started. Playing position.. bow hold, etc are so important.. and you might as well get started off right. Also... a good violin teacher in your area may be able to guide you in the direction of a good instrument in your price range.
Have fun!
K.
http://www.folkfiddle.com

Look down the range at Gems or Gama.

I think these are EXTREMELY hard to beat.

Liz

go www.wwbw.com they have some great deals, and unless posted it comes with everything u need, i got rosin, bow, case and violing, plus a couple of assecories for around, $120.

Would this Liz Ward happen to be a Gliga Dealer? Is this why she is always recommending the Gliga? If it is, there have been some complaints about this person in another forum for innapropiate posts.

Okay, Liz, Why do recommend the Gliga? You say it`s almost impossible to beat at the price. Have you tried every violin at the price? Are you a Gliga dealer? Do you get a discount on your orders due to your referrals?

I am a Gliga dealer but in the UK. We get no comission from Cristian Gliga at all and as far as we know he has never referred a UK inquiry to us, it`s just that US buyers will get a Gliga cheaper from him than from us because of shipping and taxes.

If you can find something better for the price I would be very interested to know what it is - perhaps we could import it ourselves

Liz

What forum, Joe? No forum moderator has ever complained to me. We did have a dealer here once who took great exception to the fact that I thought her violins were Gligas, and she had a good moan, saying that they weren`t Glgias, they just looked like them, but that`s all.

Liz

The complaint is this. These forums are supposed to be objective, not for Dealers recommending the products that they sell.

Answer the question, Joe. What complaints have been made about me and where?

Anyway, I don`t just sell Gligas, I play them too. And I also sell other brands. OK? Now if you want to give your recommendation I am sure our original poster will be pleased to hear from you.

Liz