I am a cellist who would love to pick up fiddle, for the more complicated/higher register stuff that a cello can't handle (well, at least at my skill level), and I don't have that much money for an instrument. What is your view on buying a fiddle over the internet? I have looked around and found one that claims to be fully carved with case, bow,
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Now, if you do some research, and find reputable companies, sometimes you can find good instruments, and can sometimes have them for an in-home trial of 7 or 14 days. But not for $100.
I recommend StringWorks. I've heard Southwest Strings and Shar Music have some decent student instruments. But I have personal experience with StringWorks. Excellent customer service, and good instruments for the price.
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Certainly look for one listing an ebony fingerboard. If they don't say, it isn't.
I managed to get a nice one on eBay for $60, but it was a risky deal... poor photos, no established seller history (the seller disappeared shortly after I bought my fiddle).
eBay is a good place to check out what's selling... but watch the shipping costs. Sellers often make their profit on excessive shipping/handling charges.
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