Description: Daunted by buying a stringed instrument? Where to start? Was Stradivari a genius? What is the difference between a Stradivari and Guarneri and how to tell what model your violin is? Old versus new? How to select a violin?
So many unknowns, but, don't worry, this class will help you develop the confidence to make a good purchase.
We are delighted to welcome Sean, Director of Bishop instruments & bows, one of Europe's premier instrument shops, to discuss the following topics:
1.Basic history ..who made the first violin!
2.From Maggini to today's makers
3.Stradivari...was he a Genius?
4.Guarneri family ....was Del Gesu that good?
5.How to tell the difference between these makers!
6. Easy tips to tell how good a violin/viola/cello is.
7. What to look for in a new violin.
8. Old v new makers...what is best?
9. Undervalued makers
10. Q&A