Does anybody know any good brands or styles of fiddle that were common in the CW? I'm looking to find a good fiddle/violin that I can play around the campfire accompanied by a banjo and a few guitars.
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09-04-2017, 03:23 AM #1Junior Member
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09-04-2017, 06:42 AM #2
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The violin body hasn't really changed since the early 1800. I drag an old high school orchestra instrument around with me and it's always been adequate to the task. If you can find an old coffin case, they make a big impression. I got one in somewhat poor condition for $20 and restored it inexpensively. One thing you need to look for in this instrument is sturdiness. It's going to be played in and exposed to less than ideal conditions.
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09-04-2017, 10:28 AM #3
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I second that. Don't bring a good $1500 violin to an overnight event.
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