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tesroll Junior Member
Joined: 28 Jun 2015 Posts: 1 Location: Amador County, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 1:52 pm Post subject: Dunov Violin identification question |
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I have a lovely Dunov violin, but the issue is there is no label. I completely trust the gentleman I got it from (swapped an Artur Teller viola with broken finger board for it). I am trying to value it for insurance but without the label not sure if I can. Are there any telling characteristics to the Dunovs besides it's strangely "dark" sound that my father-in-law calls "boxy" - but its why I liked it so much, not very fond of the bright sounding ones... Thanks for any assistance you can give. |
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Dave Chandler Super Member
Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 691 Location: Mt Mitchell in North Carolina
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Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:59 pm Post subject: Dunov |
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The Dunov violins are I think Romanian factory violins, and there are a couple shops in the San Rafael, and SF Bay area, under the name of Dolce Violins that carry them. Highest price is something like $3500. You might check your insurance policy, if the threshold for having an appraisal is higher, then you might be able to use photos and receipt for the violin to establish a value.
Being factory made, many hands involved, there may not be a noticeable or remarkable quirk belonging to one maker. You mgiht find a factory mark somewhere inside.
good luck. (Ane welcome to the Forum). _________________ Dave in the Blue Ridge
Southern Violin Association
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to the next with no loss of enthusiasm" Winston Churchill
"I took the road less travelled, and now I don't know where I am." Marco Polo |
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Lyndon Taylor Junior Member
Joined: 04 Sep 2015 Posts: 10 Location: US held northern Mexico
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Dunov's regularly sell on ebay in the $300-$700 range, or should say are listed on ebay in that range. I saw one at the pawn shop for $180 and thought the price was too high for me, but then again I specialize in antiques. _________________ Honesty is the Best Policy
Taylor's Fine Violins
Redlands, California
www.taylorsfineviolins.com |
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Chet Bishop Super Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 678 Location: Forest Grove, Oregon
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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""Success is the ability to go from one failure to the next with no loss of enthusiasm" Winston Churchill
"I took the road less travelled, and now I don't know where I am." Dave Chandler"
(Sounds more and more like a GPS experience.)
_________________ Chet Bishop
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Dave Chandler Super Member
Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 691 Location: Mt Mitchell in North Carolina
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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True, Chet. I didn't think anyone noticed my little quotes. _________________ Dave in the Blue Ridge
Southern Violin Association
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to the next with no loss of enthusiasm" Winston Churchill
"I took the road less travelled, and now I don't know where I am." Marco Polo |
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Franciscus Member
Joined: 11 Jan 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Tuzla, Bosnia
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actonern Super Member
Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 444
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Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 7:49 am Post subject: |
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""Success is the ability to go from one failure to the next with no loss of enthusiasm" Winston Churchill
LOL... might this not also be the mark of an idiot??? |
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Chet Bishop Super Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 678 Location: Forest Grove, Oregon
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Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:40 am Post subject: |
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The difference is in the changes between failures:
Edison, for instance, is said to have tried thousands of different materials for the filament in a light bulb, before discovering a workable substance (the first working light bulbs had a filament of charred bamboo fiber). His comment was that he now knew several thousand things that don't work. Had he kept trying the same thing with no loss of enthusiasm, then yes, idiocy would likely have been the conclusion.
With one or two setbacks, I can honestly say that each instrument I have made has been better than those preceding. If I just cheerfully muddled through one VSO after another, the term "idiot" might fit. But I have tried to not make the same mistakes, so each has improved. Just not enough to qualify me as "successful".
Can't speak for Winnie, but history seems to have mostly validated him. _________________ Chet Bishop
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actonern Super Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:45 am Post subject: |
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I do understand Chet. Of course you're right... just couldn't help laughing at the literal reading... |
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Dave Chandler Super Member
Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 691 Location: Mt Mitchell in North Carolina
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:36 am Post subject: |
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It is more about the journey. Success is a byproduct. _________________ Dave in the Blue Ridge
Southern Violin Association
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to the next with no loss of enthusiasm" Winston Churchill
"I took the road less travelled, and now I don't know where I am." Marco Polo |
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