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[KS Aduio]

Hi, A good day.

I'm new in Violin Forum. Greeting from KS

I would like to know where can I find famous violin factory in China ? Any commend to China made Violin ?

Regards

KS
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[violinarius]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=china+violin+factory&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=

[jinquviolin]

Hi,sir

We are the Manufacturer of Violin, Viola , Cello and Bass in China. And also unfinished instruments and the accessories.For example horsehair, cases, Fingerboards, Chinrests, Endpins, Adjusters, Tailpieces, Pegs, etc.
All our musical instrument are handcraft and our prices are very competitive than other.

Please feel free to email to us if you have any requirement.

Best Wishes
Wang Shuang
Luoyang Golden Musical Instrument Co.,Ltd
http://www.jinqu-instrument.com
E-mail: violins@jinqu-instrument.com
Tel:86-379-63580912
Fax:86-379-63580959

[kel]

Why you want a violin made in China?
What for? as trader? for personal use
I have no idea how good they are in the high end.
Know that there are several well known makers, some got some awards in VMAAI

I know some privately own small scale factory, possibly quality control is better than mass production
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[nong]

I can tell you that there are many differences between Chinese violins and European violins.It is very difficult to play a nice sound with Chinese violin. Because Chinese violins are made by two wood materials:Sichuan Wood and Dongbei wood.Sichuan wood is very closely related to European wood. But because of the reason that it is too soft, so it is often companied by Dongbei wood. Because Dongbei wood's sound is strong.
And the main characteristics about China violin are tight, strong and lacking warmth. But as the reason that there are only 20 years in China hand-making violin development. So we don't know what the sound would be several decades after in the future.
There are a hand-making violin which made by Yong Lin,a violin maker in Guangzhou. It's a medium violin which worth 500$ in his workshop. According to my playing feeling, firstly, it can spread 30 meters in the outside, secondly, its sounds are very different in European violins.Just like a little girl if European violin can be described as a powerful man.
As the paint are still drying, so the sound will change when the paint dry completely.

[jinquviolin]

I do not agree with you,we have violin made with European wood and also have Dongbei wood violin,both of them have the good appearance and the colourful tone with very competitive price.

Thank you

[Jack H.]

Questions about the wood.

IS the Sichuan the spruce like wood and is the Dongbei the maple like wood???

[kel]

i think Sichuan and Dongbei are the name of location of sources of those chinese tone wood. China do have maple and spruce grown within their territory.

But a question naturally comes up in my mind : are these wood harvested within China territory good tone wood to make a really good instrument?

Do chinese makers have good skills and adequate knowledge to make a superb violin? I really don't know how to say regarding this.
Some chinese luthiers got medals in international violin makers competition.

I am trying to take a neutral stand, but i really can't come across any good violin made 100% using chinese wood and material within china territory.
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[MANFIO]

Some Chinese violin factories imports tonewood from Europe to make instruments, but there are Chinese violins made with local wood too.

The Chinese makers who got medals in competitions were trained outside China, and are not living and working in China, they live in North America or Europe, I think.
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[kel]

yea, some chinese instrument factories import tone wood from Europe or elsewhere and make instruments within China; but to my experience and knowledge, in that case still can't see any excellent violin made.
That's why i'd incline to think they lack adequate know-how or materials (or patience) to make a very good instrument

those medal chinese winners did receive lots of training outside China

might be able to explain why China can only produce low end or medium grade instruments

i'd not consider to buy a China made instrument unless the maker can prove its superb quality such as let me listen to a recording first of all
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[MANFIO]

Well, you are talking about factory made instruments, and that's what they are, factory made instruments.

Don't expect a master instrument made in a factory. I like shrimp raviole, I can't go to Wall Mart and get it ready made, so I have to make it myself. The same with violins.

Violin making is a traditional craft envolving many things, including tradition, cultural enviroment and the proper inner attitude, the materials are just part of it.
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[nong]

As a professional violin player, I can identify the differences between CHinese and European violin. Yes, every professional violin player can do it, I ensure.
There is a chance to understand China violin for the friends who are interested in Chinese violins. In 2010, on the festival of Milano, A Netherlands man will play three concerts in Verdi Hall. He will use a good violin which made in Sichuan wood and Dong bei wood. His name is Zheng.On the plan it should play in 2009, April. But as the reason for the recession, it will put off one year.

[kel]

why have to wait till 2010?

u can upload a sound file for immediate evaluation
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[nong]

Only in live can enjoy and find out the nature of violin. Especially in concert.

[jinquviolin]

I do not know how to upload a picture,but I can make sure about the Chinese wood violin have very colouful tone and appearance.If you do not believe,you can contact me.