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19 Jan 06 - 06:33 PM (#1651718) Subject: Violin Identification From: Bert Ross's Auction House here in Colorado Springs has just acquired a collection of a hundred or more violins. They haven't decided yet when they are going to auction them but when they do I might go along and see what they are going for. What does a complete fiddle ignoramus look for in buying a violin? |
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19 Jan 06 - 06:59 PM (#1651757) Subject: RE: Violin Identification From: JohnInKansas A expert player or dealer to make ALL DECISIONS FOR the fiddle ig. Even fairly experienced players can find it difficult to make reliable determinations of the playability of a given instrument, and that's a completely different thing than the marketability ($ value) of one. If it's a good "collection," and if there's reasonable publicity, it's likely that - after the fact - you can assume that a violin from the sale is worth about 80% of what someone will bid for it. While it's just one opinion, I would suggest that an auction of this kind is NOT the place for a neophyte to find a bargain. If it's just stock from a music store that didn't particularly specialize in "fine instruments," you might be able to get a decent and playable instrument for a reasonable price; but there's no real reason to get one this way unless you're going to play it. John |
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19 Jan 06 - 10:48 PM (#1651956) Subject: RE: Violin Identification From: Bert Thanks John. Sometimes stuff goes really cheap at this auction house so I thought it might be an opportuity to get yet another instrument. Last week I bought a $200 window for $25, so my wishful thinking says I might take a look at these fiddles when they come up. I'll update this thread when I find out the auction date so that any interested 'catters will know. |
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19 Jan 06 - 11:05 PM (#1651973) Subject: RE: lyrics to Dill Pickle Rag From: GUEST,Twinn fiddler's mom I am looking for any lyrics and or tab for fiddle to "Dill Pickle Rag" |
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19 Jan 06 - 11:09 PM (#1651980) Subject: RE: Violin Identification From: wysiwyg And if you see that inside a fiddle, Bert, buy it! :~) ~S~ |
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20 Jan 06 - 12:13 AM (#1652039) Subject: RE: Violin Identification From: Pauline L Don't buy a fiddle at the auction. JohninKansas is completely right. If you want to spend $25 or $50 on a violin and you can't judge the quality, stick to ebay. |
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20 Jan 06 - 12:18 AM (#1652045) Subject: RE: Violin Identification From: katlaughing IF there are any which have a makers name, handwritten, inside, of "Tweedy," by it, or let me know and i'll buy it. If any of them are from WY or CO, they may be one of his. The one i have is a gem; he made it for my dad. Charley and Lavern Tweedy, father and son. Good luck and nice ta know we're in the same State, again! luvyakat |
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21 Jan 06 - 08:44 PM (#1653153) Subject: RE: Violin Identification From: Bert Thanks Kat, I'll definately look for that as soon as they open the case for inspection. Pauline, I would agree with you under normal circumstances but this appears to be a private collection (each one different) and not just a store that went out of business. They have at least one Stavanger fiddle there and I might bid on that just for the hell of it. |
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22 Jan 06 - 08:29 AM (#1653368) Subject: RE: Violin Identification From: Ned Ludd If You can, take someone along who Knows a bit. Watch out for soundpost and peg hole cracks and find one you like the look of. |
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22 Jan 06 - 01:05 PM (#1653536) Subject: RE: Violin Identification From: Mark Ross I picked up a fiddle at the local flea market. It was cheapm needing some work. Stamped inside was HENRY OLSON FEBRUARY 5, 1935. Utah Phillips told me that he remembered people playing what they said were Henry Olson tunes at jam sessions at Weiser, does anyone out there know anything about Olson? Mark Ross |
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22 Jan 06 - 10:51 PM (#1653930) Subject: RE: Violin Identification From: Pauline L The auction could be a good place to buy a pretty fiddle to hang on your wall, but don't count on playing it. |