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I'm looking at purchasing my own violin (currently I'm renting), and I'm curious to know if it would be better to buy a nice bow and a beginner violin, or a beginner bow and nice violin? Price range being about $800 total (I know even this may be low for a violin, but that's all I have). Thanks for your help! =)
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Barry1963 · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject:

both are equally important . buy the best quality you can afford. Im looking to get a better bow myself. Let me know what you end up with and your opinion.
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Tim McTigue · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:38 pm Post subject:

I made my own violin, so it's pretty good (if I do say so myself... Wink

), but I bought a $30 "student" bow. It's made of Brazil wood, and has real horsehair. However, even though I've only been practicing for a couple of weeks, I'm seeing why a $30 bow is not a good idea - I will be replacing it ASAP with a nice carbon-fiber bow...
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kel · Member Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 73 Location: Asia

i'd get a better violin first.
This gives u a better sound right now for your immediate enjoyment.
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Musicalion · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject: good violin or good bow

Ask your teacher or another professional violinist to help you pick out your equipment.
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