I found it very uncomfortable to play, but Richard modified it for me by adding a chin rest, a removable shoulder pad, new pegs, and fine tuners. Because the bridge has an incredibly tenuous perch, it could easily be toppled. The fine tuners allow for less stress on the bridge, but even so it's a challenge to keep it from leaning.

Now that it's easier to hold and play, I'm thoroughly enjoying it. We still have performance issues to work out. It won't need amplification in most settings but may need muting if it's not to overpower other instruments.

We're still wondering about the tuning used in Rosia, Romania, where it was made.