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oneelkruns · Junior Member Joined: 14 Jul 2013 Posts: 10

These are fantastic suggestions, everyone!

If/when I do something with it, I'll report back on the experience.

Thank you all again!

Ron

oneelkruns · Junior Member Joined: 14 Jul 2013 Posts: 10

I looked at the neck and it really appears to me that there is no paint on it. The design in the wood continues under the stain/varnish.

I can have a local store appraise the violin verbally for $50. I think that might be the next step.

Mat Roop · Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:24 am Post subject:

$50 for a verbal? ... not in my area!
Generally around here any reputable luthier will offer a verbal opinion at no charge.
If the store has to send it out, then I guess there are shipping charges, But I would not do that... find a good luthier and have a direct conversation... you will get a lot more out of it.
To help you find a luthier, let us know your locale.
Cheers, Mat

oneelkruns · Junior Member Joined: 14 Jul 2013 Posts: 10

Thanks for the heads up, Mat!

I'm in the Denver, Colorado area.

Mat Roop · Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:41 am Post subject:

OK... I'm a long way from there... anyone?
You can also call your local symphony orchestra and they will tell you who they use.
Maybe your local university... they often have music programs and can recommend.
Cheers, Mat

ctviolin · Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:57 am Post subject:

oneelkruns · Junior Member Joined: 14 Jul 2013 Posts: 10

Ok, I'll hunt around for someone to talk to before paying.

Ron

Mat Roop · Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:45 pm Post subject:

based on a google search, I would contact this group to ask what they recommend... you can call or do it on line:
http://www.denverphilharmonic.org/
Based just whats on their web site I would start with this shop :
http://www.eggenviolins.com/Eggen_Violins/Home.html
Just ask lots of questions.
Good luck!... Mat