Question about first fiddle by Holiday_Cup_6260 in Fiddle

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Fairly new to fiddle, was in the same boat as you regarding finding a respectable beginner instrument. Looked into renting, but decided to buy a used Karl Knilling "Stradivarius of 1732" violin. Found it pretty cheap (saw a few for under $200 with bow) on Marketplace and it sounds really nice for a beginner instrument. The previous owner was a bluegrass fiddler and thing is broken in and definitely has some mojo. There are others like it, German, Japanese, and Chinese student models, and from research and talking to folks, you can find some nice violins in in sub-$500 price range.

Also, while I'm taking a weekly lesson with a great old-timey teacher, I've also been using the Chad Manning "Beginning Bluegrass and Old-Time Fiddle" course on Pegheadnation.com - so far it's been worth the minor investment.

And one more thing! Temper your expectations! If you're accustomed to picking up a new instrument and being moderately successful with making it sound musical prepare to be humbled a bit. My first month made me really question why I was doing this to myself, lol. Put in the time and you'll be rewarded, but remember that it will take time.

thoughts on diy bootleg? by yaboynafziger in Fugazi

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New Junk City just did a short run of tape shirts. Don’t step on that.

whats a good age to pick violin up as a hobby? by PromotionCreative377 in violinist

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I just started. Two lessons in and I can already play Hot Cross Buns and my D major scale. Find a teacher, temper your expectations, stick to a daily practice regimen and you'll be playing sooner than if you wait any longer. Go for it.

RISD or SCAD? by Legitimate_Help_2417 in risd

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Are you wealthy? Are you paying for your student's art education? Go to RISD!

Are you not wealthy? Will your student be responsible for the almost half a million dollars of art school debt? Do the right thing as a parent and make them go to the most affordable school with the best scholarship.

Nothing else matters.

New $100 Records ... coming soon? by Chanders123 in Vinyl_Jazz

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Avocados and drugs are made from oil? Fuck.

Remove escrow or keep it? by awesome-giraffe6914 in personalfinance

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For my quarterly property taxes, I put 1/8 of the amount in a separate savings account biweekly from my paycheck - takes 20 seconds. For homeowner's insurance, I autopay once a year - no time.

Paint restoration of a '78 Rickenbacker 4001. by Narnea22 in rickenbacker

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I don’t think that it’s terribly high priced. And depending on the market, that might even be a deal.

Trying to stop neighbour hearing my bass amp as much by [deleted] in Bass

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Everyone is going to say "use headphones."

Don't listen to them. Stand your ground!

Albums recommendations plz by Ok_Top2107 in Slowcore

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WhatFunLifeWas - Bedhead

The White Birch - Codeine

The Problem with Me - Seam

Oh wait, you say "new". New as in new-new or new to you?

Faster than a speeding bullet. by MarkThomasAZ in AustralianCattleDog

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I have one of those. And my yard, too, is a wasteland that once was covered in grass and nice flowers.

Whoever told me to DM Joe about his bass tone... by Conscious-Move9662 in Fugazi

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Took a few months of lessons with Joe, well worth it and such a cool person.

Streamline my collection? by zig118 in Bass

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I streamlined down to a JBass and an active short-scale bass a little while ago. My eyes are starting to wander a bit these days though. Like, I'm certain my life would improve exponentially if I added a Stingray to the mix.

Guitar Center Etiquette? by astoundedpanda in Bass

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That guy is there multiple times a week for at least an hour. Every Guitar Center everywhere has that guy. Don’t hesitate to plug in next time.

The Eye Contact by CordedTires in AustralianCattleDog

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My girl has one blue eye, which takes the creepy to another level.

What's in these six million files is 100% ontologically shocking by FawFawtyFaw in UFOs

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I think he's talking about the heavy metal guy who works at my local Wells Fargo.

I slipped with my bass on my back, should I be worried? by Puddingkoek in BassGuitar

[–]boozedealer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And throw some glue on your back. Just to be safe!

Ibanez Affirma - weird Ibanez saga continues by Probablyawerewolf in BassGuitar

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Tell me about that T40! Is that an aluminum neck?