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Beginner Violins
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Ebony, synthetic
fine-tuner tailpiece
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Holtz FG bow;
Protege
shaped case
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Very basic model, but solid
performer
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Amber hand-laid spirit
varnish
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Ebony, synthetic
fine-tuner tailpiece
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Holtz FG bow;
Protege dart
case
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Basic model, more nuanced
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Dark antique spirit
varnish
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Ebony, synthetic
fine-tuner tailpiece
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BL30
composite bow;
Protege dart
case
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Good basic fiddle with proper
bridge and fine tuners
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BL20 bow;
Protege dart
case
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Very basic model, warm tone
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BL40 bow;
Protege dart
case
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Basic model, warm tone, popular
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Hand applied amber
spirit varnish
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D'Addario ProArte or
Helicore
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Entry level advanced, excellent
focus & tone, very popular
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Hand applied
antique-style spirit
varnish
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Professional level
perlon
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Most popular model, superlative
step up performance
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European, very
nice figure
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Hand applied
antique-style spirit
varnish
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Professional level
perlon
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European wood for superior
focus & power
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US-applied antique
spirit varnish
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Professional level
perlon
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Nicely flamed European wood,
dark tone
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European, very
nice figure
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US-applied antique
spirit varnish
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Professional level
perlon
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Very nicely flamed European
wood, dark tone, crisp highs
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Spirit varnish in German
Markneukirchen style
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Professional level
perlon
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Well balanced, neutral tone
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US-applied antique
spirit varnish
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Professional level
perlon
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Typical good German shop work
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"Master" Violins
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Spirit varnish in German
Markneukirchen style
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Professional level
perlon
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Well balanced, neutral tone,
singing brilliance
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US-applied antique
spirit varnish
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Professional level
perlon
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Final graduation & internal
adjustment in Eastman's
Maryland shop. Nicely focused,
blends well.
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US applied lush oil
varnish
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Professional level
perlon
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The violinmakers' pick - warm,
strong, balanced
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Master level oil varnish,
antique style
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Professional level
perlon
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Crisp dead neutral
semi-professional instrument
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Master level oil varnish,
antique style
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Professional level
perlon
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Basic professional instrument
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US applied lush oil
varnish
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Professional level
perlon
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Professional instrument, final
work in Maryland, very crisp
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