Sunday, November 21, 2010

Vintage Violins

Vintage violins are used and old violins from specific time periods. Older the violin the costlier it gets. Vintage violins cost lot more than new ones. There are many shops around the world which repair and sell vintage violins. Each and every year a number of old violins are discovered and are brought in to the open market. Some famous instruments of the 17th and 18th century are now sold for millions.

Vintage violins are beautifully designed and are usually made of high quality materials. They acquire historic value over their product value. All Vintage violins are usually found to be in very good playing condition. Many violinists believe that vintage violins are better than the new ones. Most famous vintage violins are old German, French or Bohemian.

Many companies offer vintage violins through their online sites. They provide pictures of each violin they have. You can choose through age, country, model or price. Many let you bargain. You can pay through credit card, Pay Pal or through money order. The instruments are shipped usually within 2 days. Most companies provide 2 to 10 days approval period. You can return the instrument if it does not meet your expectations.

Selecting of a vintage violin needs much more attention than playing it. Always look for violins in good playing condition, never buy one with lots of cracks and repairs and easily breakable parts. Good vintage violins are available from $200. Some famous affordable instruments are 1700s Tyrolean violins (around $2500), 1920s Nippon violins (around $350) and Old American fiddles (around $275).

Vintage violins need much more attention than new ones. They are more sensitive to changes in weather, bumps, and humidity. Most vintage violins need frequent replacing of worn-out parts. Well maintained Violins always provide excellent value for money, and time never diminishes their market value.

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