Posted: 3/15/2026 6:05:31 AM EDT
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I had a strange and really vivid dream the other day about attempting to buy a violin. There are plenty of cheap violins on Amazon for less than $200. Does anyone have experience with those and would it be worthwhile to get one that cheap to learn on? I can already play guitar and bass fairly well (including fretless) and on a good day I'm only mostly worthless on drums. I'm mostly a rock/metal player but I do like to listen to classical from time to time. |
| They work? Bought a cheapo years ago from an old man that used to buy “damaged” guitars from a music store then repair and sell them out of his house. I played the tenor banjo as a kid and the violin has the same tuning so it was a no brainer to learn. Just had to find the right way to use the bow on the strings…usually they are “student” violins. I have no idea what the difference is between cheap and expensive except “workmanship” and playability? |
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Originally Posted By Hillcountry: They work? Bought a cheapo years ago from an old man that used to buy “damaged” guitars from a music store then repair and sell them out of his house. I played the tenor banjo as a kid and the violin has the same tuning so it was a no brainer to learn. Just had to find the right way to use the bow on the strings…usually they are “student” violins. I have no idea what the difference is between cheap and expensive except “workmanship” and playability? Sound and playable. Workmanship of an old Guarneri is not exceptional, but it worked. It's an odd thing, some players want an aged instrument and some builders oblige with instruments that cost tens of thousands due to their sound and playability. I'd say spend what you want, then get it set up by a violin luthier. Or check with the luthier first and spend a little more money. |
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