It's Tarisio, the auction house in NYC. In the lower price ranges authenticity plays no role - they're all shop or factory instruments. The important thing is to get an instrument in good condition, ie no cracks or hidden defects. That's not easy on eBay but you seem to have gotten a good healthy serviceable instrument!
So as a retirement project I started fiddle lessons with a local maestro taking my eldest daughter's old German violin after 4 lessons my daughter on maternity leave joined the class and wanted it back, then went with youngest daughter's Chinese Lark which I put decent strings on ,Thomastic Dominant , then bought a lovely J B Collin Mezin 111 and sold the Lark on EBay in nice case with good bow and it fetched £ 19. Less than the cost of the g string! What a waste of time.
I absolutely goofed up. It is Tarisio. Thank you for that. That's a toughy because corner blocks don't necessarily determine how great a violin is. In the case of my $79 Mendini, it's a good sign because it shows that they cared enough to take the time to carefully make them along with the very neat lining. There are zero glue blobs and everything is clean and sanded well inside. My three good violins have blocks, but I also have another old German one that has an intense voice without blocks. Part of it depends on how it was constructed. My opinion is, I don't have an opinion.
I just picked up a 1910 Root Duerer Switzerland very beautiful Artist model $125 among others, I bought 11 violins last week 😅 but looking for jewels like the Maggie 👍
You've built a great collection. I'm only at 3 good acoustics, a Yamaha YEV 4 (I should have bought a 5 string) and the Mendini I want to sell. I'm thinking though that I should sell my Shar, Carlo Lamberti master series which is really great and use the money to buy an Italian violin. The Lamberti is Chinese made and I'd rather have an Italian so then I'd have a Saxony, French, and Italian.
@@jrsforest187 thanks, yea I can't help myself, I have 15 more in the country, the one I mentioned are just from the last week I have 11 here, in country a 1910 French Artisto very fine quality two stainers, Samuel Eastman. I like German fiddles but the Japanese models Suzuki still hold value, just took top off the 1962 4 corner blocks, I put the strings on the Hans Wagner last night mud section loud, the action is way to high, so this was never set up or someone lost bridge has new Aubert. I had last Wagner stolen. I just picked up a like new mendini mv 650 $21.00. + Shipping I have one of the newer students sold, I'm buying for the cases as of now, until I get it all together and moved to NY set up shop Watertown
@@jrsforest187 the Artisto are worth pursuing seeing I have the 1910 sale ad, shows this model at 10 times the cost of a student $4.25 model in that day the Artisto sold for $42.50 and only four models high beautiful inside and out. But that one has a war scene USS CALDWELL itched in the back, all the places the shop toured and battled my appraiser said he wouldn't have bought it but I like history the scene is intriguing and the reason I bought it was only $276.00 I still need to glue it back up and set up but it ain't eating nothing
If you want to get a guaranteed good violin with a great setup and good new strings, go to Shar Instruments website and look for a used Franz Hoffman violin. They should have a few. I really am impressed with the Concert series. Beautiful violins with a great voice that punch way above their weight class. However they have a lower price point series that should also be good. Aim for the Concert series though if possible. Yes there are great violins to be had on Ebay but as a beginner, you would be taking a huge risk. This video on buying on Ebay is really geared more for someone that has a good knowledge base, some years of experience, and can spend up to $1,000 for an antique violin.
Good to know. Here's one to watch though: Check out Interesting Old 19th Century Stunning Handmade Violin 4/4 in Case *See Video NR! on eBay! www.ebay.com/itm/266101802656?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=oHBElOcWQj-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=o8LnQdjgRA-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL
I would advise against most people buying violins on eBay. There are too many untrustworthy sellers. You can’t tell much of anything from pictures or a seller’s description. You need to examine a violin in person for condition and you need to know what to look for. You need to be able to identify issues such as, peg box, neck angle, fingerboard scoop, hairline cracks, varnish, set up, etc. most people have no idea how to spot defects. Repairs and renovations can easily cost thousands. Furthermore without playing an instrument in person you will not be able to know how it feels or sounds. Unless you’re a dealer or luthier you just buy from a reputable shop. You will spend more money but end up with a better violin and not have to worry about repairs and you should be able to trade up when the time comes.
Very true. That's why I only mention one seller; izdawhiz. From my experience buying from him as well as talking to him, I would feel way more comfortable buying from him than buying from a music store. I also though have a moderate understanding of violin history, makers and what to look for. If I was to buy another one from Whiz I would absolutely not buy one with a fake Strad label and only bid on ones that he describes as powerful voices.
@@jrsforest187Funny, I just bought an instrument from izdawiz, and agree completely. Although should we be telling people, and risk increasing the number of people we’re bidding against on his instruments? 😂😂
Every violinist ( or their parent! at least) should go through learning to set up, change chinrest/bridge, sanding bridge to fit better, adjusting perbox, fitting tailpiece... gluing the violin... this is to avoid being scammed later.
I don't know how knowledgeable you are on this subject but the website is called Tarisio not Varisio. Kind of odd that you don't know that but on the other hand you are trying to sound like a person with some knowledge on this subject.
I own one of those Carlo Lamberti master series violins and am very pleased with it. Bought it from Shar about 13 years ago.
Does it look the same as the pictures, or does it look better or cheaper
It's Tarisio, the auction house in NYC. In the lower price ranges authenticity plays no role - they're all shop or factory instruments. The important thing is to get an instrument in good condition, ie no cracks or hidden defects. That's not easy on eBay but you seem to have gotten a good healthy serviceable instrument!
Good info.
I wouldn't care who built it just so it sounds decent and is functions well .😊
Indeed.
So as a retirement project I started fiddle lessons with a local maestro taking my eldest daughter's old German violin after 4 lessons my daughter on maternity leave joined the class and wanted it back, then went with youngest daughter's Chinese Lark which I put decent strings on ,Thomastic Dominant , then bought a lovely J B Collin Mezin 111 and sold the Lark on EBay in nice case with good bow and it fetched £ 19. Less than the cost of the g string! What a waste of time.
Lost the end, it fetched £ 19 ,less than the cost of the g string.
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I found a liandro divacenza modern viola 2004 that they sell for $2500 at half no price in a pawn shop. Are these worth getting ? Perfect condition
Thanks for sharing brother 👌
Hey, you're welcome.
nice video!
Nice vid...I think you meant Tarisio in the description and vid :). Any opinions on 4 corner blocks?
I absolutely goofed up. It is Tarisio. Thank you for that. That's a toughy because corner blocks don't necessarily determine how great a violin is. In the case of my $79 Mendini, it's a good sign because it shows that they cared enough to take the time to carefully make them along with the very neat lining. There are zero glue blobs and everything is clean and sanded well inside. My three good violins have blocks, but I also have another old German one that has an intense voice without blocks. Part of it depends on how it was constructed. My opinion is, I don't have an opinion.
I just picked up a 1910 Root Duerer Switzerland very beautiful Artist model $125 among others, I bought 11 violins last week 😅 but looking for jewels like the Maggie 👍
You've built a great collection. I'm only at 3 good acoustics, a Yamaha YEV 4 (I should have bought a 5 string) and the Mendini I want to sell. I'm thinking though that I should sell my Shar, Carlo Lamberti master series which is really great and use the money to buy an Italian violin. The Lamberti is Chinese made and I'd rather have an Italian so then I'd have a Saxony, French, and Italian.
@@jrsforest187 thanks, yea I can't help myself, I have 15 more in the country, the one I mentioned are just from the last week I have 11 here, in country a 1910 French Artisto very fine quality two stainers, Samuel Eastman. I like German fiddles but the Japanese models Suzuki still hold value, just took top off the 1962 4 corner blocks,
I put the strings on the Hans Wagner last night mud section loud, the action is way to high, so this was never set up or someone lost bridge has new Aubert. I had last Wagner stolen. I just picked up a like new mendini mv 650 $21.00. + Shipping I have one of the newer students sold, I'm buying for the cases as of now, until I get it all together and moved to NY set up shop Watertown
@@jrsforest187 the Artisto are worth pursuing seeing I have the 1910 sale ad, shows this model at 10 times the cost of a student $4.25 model in that day the Artisto sold for $42.50 and only four models high beautiful inside and out. But that one has a war scene USS CALDWELL itched in the back, all the places the shop toured and battled my appraiser said he wouldn't have bought it but I like history the scene is intriguing and the reason I bought it was only $276.00 I still need to glue it back up and set up but it ain't eating nothing
@@jrsforest187 ua-cam.com/users/shortsHsYGC5tNOLU?feature=share the Maggie I picked up $164.00 what a beautiful piece one crack to repair
I'm looking for a Decent Violin, And as a Beginner I'm not willing to Spend more than 300$ on it do you have any suggestions?
If you want to get a guaranteed good violin with a great setup and good new strings, go to Shar Instruments website and look for a used Franz Hoffman violin. They should have a few. I really am impressed with the Concert series. Beautiful violins with a great voice that punch way above their weight class. However they have a lower price point series that should also be good. Aim for the Concert series though if possible. Yes there are great violins to be had on Ebay but as a beginner, you would be taking a huge risk. This video on buying on Ebay is really geared more for someone that has a good knowledge base, some years of experience, and can spend up to $1,000 for an antique violin.
Zeller violins
I bought an old fiddle from Royce Burt. I would check his youtube channel out before ebay.
Good to know. Here's one to watch though: Check out Interesting Old 19th Century Stunning Handmade Violin 4/4 in Case *See Video NR! on eBay!
www.ebay.com/itm/266101802656?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=oHBElOcWQj-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=o8LnQdjgRA-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL
I would advise against most people buying violins on eBay. There are too many untrustworthy sellers. You can’t tell much of anything from pictures or a seller’s description. You need to examine a violin in person for condition and you need to know what to look for. You need to be able to identify issues such as, peg box, neck angle, fingerboard scoop, hairline cracks, varnish, set up, etc. most people have no idea how to spot defects. Repairs and renovations can easily cost thousands. Furthermore without playing an instrument in person you will not be able to know how it feels or sounds. Unless you’re a dealer or luthier you just buy from a reputable shop. You will spend more money but end up with a better violin and not have to worry about repairs and you should be able to trade up when the time comes.
Very true. That's why I only mention one seller; izdawhiz. From my experience buying from him as well as talking to him, I would feel way more comfortable buying from him than buying from a music store. I also though have a moderate understanding of violin history, makers and what to look for. If I was to buy another one from Whiz I would absolutely not buy one with a fake Strad label and only bid on ones that he describes as powerful voices.
@@jrsforest187Funny, I just bought an instrument from izdawiz, and agree completely. Although should we be telling people, and risk increasing the number of people we’re bidding against on his instruments? 😂😂
Every violinist ( or their parent! at least) should go through learning to set up, change chinrest/bridge, sanding bridge to fit better, adjusting perbox, fitting tailpiece... gluing the violin... this is to avoid being scammed later.
I don't know how knowledgeable you are on this subject but the website is called Tarisio not Varisio. Kind of odd that you don't know that but on the other hand you are trying to sound like a person with some knowledge on this subject.
Don‘t.
Sorry but looking at that table LAMP behind him FORCES me to question both his JUDGEMENT and the VALUE of his OPINION.
would you like to write correctly "virizio". Can't find this site. Thank you !
I want to say he means “Tarisio”. They have a tremendous reference catalog