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How to Get the Best Sound Out of a Cheap Violin [Part 6] Final Edition: A Talk on Bridges
Let’s skip the introduction and jump right in! Today’s topic is bridges. In the image, fr
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Choose From 10 Colors! Best 4 Colors of PLAYTECH Violin Cases
“I just bought a violin, but I’m not sure what’s a good case to get.” There are probably many b
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[YAMAHA] Comparing YEV Electric Violins
It has now been a year since the release of the professional-grade YEV PRO series from YAMAHA. Are you familiar with
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How to Get the Best Sound Out of a Cheap Violin [Part 5] Sound Posts
At last, we’ve come to the topic of the sound post. I say “at last”, but the truth is, I’ve
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[2025 Edition] Types of Cello Strings and Recommended Cello Strings!
This blog introduces cello strings, from the classic strings we carry to the lesser-known ones, for those wondering wh
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[Viola] A Selection of Recommended Violas
When you search for "viola" online, all you seem to get are results for the viola flower. Despite being a some
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KraftGeek Capsule Music Stand Review: Lightweight, Compact, and Practical! Thorough Breakdown of Size ＆ Usability
A music stand is essential for any performer. Especially for those looking for a portable option, factors like size, wei
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How to Get the Best Sound Out of a Cheap Violin [Part 4] “There Are No Frets on the Fingerboard! Do Violins Even Need Frets? Or Are They Impossible to Install?”
This might be a bit off-topic from the main focus of this blog, but I can’t count how many times I’ve he
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[Violin Strings] A Must-Read for Beginners! How to Choose Violin Strings
When choosing violin strings, what criteria do you use? Perhaps some of you have thought, "I just started play
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Let’s Try Out The Violin String Selector!
To all the violin players out there, or those thinking about starting the violin, are you familiar with this page on Sou
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How to Get the Best Sound Out of a Cheap Violin [Part 3] Adjusting the Upper Nut! Is There An Upper Nut AND a Lower Nut!?
This blog series has covered, from the first post onward: Peg fitting and string hole placement How strings
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[2025 Ed!] Best Bang for Your Yen! 7 Recommended Violin Strings!
Strings are consumable items. They degrade over time, affecting the sound quality, and eventually break, so it’s i
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[Violin Bows] Trying Out the PLAYTECH PCV100 Carbon Bow
The PLAYTECH carbon violin bow, the PCV100 was just released in April 2025. I tried it out right away, so here&rsqu
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How to Get the Best Sound Out of a Cheap Violin [Part 2] Strings Are the Key! The Relationship Between How Strings Are Wound on the Pegs and the Upper Nut
The instrument that’s being featured in this blog is the PLAYTECH PVN244. A solid wood violin at this pri
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[For Stringed Instruments] Introducing Some Fantastic Cleaning Cloths!
When storing instruments in a case, a cleaning cloth is convenient for removing rosin dust and skin oil stains. You
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