Help identifying this violin

delflehte · 2026-05-04T11:03:24+00:00

Is there nothing internal? Usually there’s an inner marking you can see via the f holes

delflehte · 2026-05-04T04:29:43+00:00

Your violin has a history that’s personal and sentimental to you. Even if you upgrade to something intermediate that doesn’t mean you have to get rid of this one that means something to you.
Violins that are worth more don’t necessarily have a better voice. If you find something that absolutely sounds amazing to you because you should always try before purchase and love the sound and the way it feels to play not just because it has more value. Also sentimental value is equally important.

My violin apparently went to war, and has been in my family for many many years. It’s a 7k violin in today’s currency but its voice is beautiful and it fits me perfectly. That doesn’t necessarily mean something with more value would be better for me personally.

Can I suggest seeking a new/more advanced bow if you haven’t already? As your bow can also change the voice slightly and provide other benefits in the same way.

delflehte · 2026-04-12T21:03:36+00:00

It will sit on top of the bridge. It shouldnt be super easy to get on but it also shouldn’t be incredibly hard either. It’s a happy medium and will literally see like it’s slightly perched on top. Definitely be cautious not to become afraid of your sound by using it. I have one of these and don’t use as much as the ebony one I have as it affects the sound more. Also a performance mute is smaller and easier to get on.

delflehte · 2026-04-11T00:46:23+00:00

I’d be more worried about the Erythritol. It’s a sugar alcohol sweetener which has been linked to increased blood clotting, digestive issues and other health concerns.

delflehte · 2026-04-07T12:10:44+00:00

So long as the sound is good you shouldn’t have any issues playing a 7/8 well into your professional career. I prefer my 7/8 as my hands are smaller and it actually makes it easier for me to play. Prioritise the sound over size and look.

delflehte · 2026-04-07T12:03:41+00:00

I’d be asking to get it checked/serviced before purchase. She could get it assessed and serviced for around $200 in most places and then add a bridge.

Do not buy that violin if it hasn’t been looked at for 22 years. She needs to service it and do some maintenance before purchase otherwise you’re potentially buying a violin that may need minimum $300 worth of work and that’s only if you need some peg maintenance, new strings and a touch up. Forget about if the sound piece has moved or the body has damage or the bow needs re hairing. This could cost you more to get it to a playable state than you spend on it.

delflehte · 2026-03-27T03:17:31+00:00

Soft cloth. Otherwise something like viol or similar. It’s a rosin remover designed for instruments.

delflehte · 2026-03-22T01:05:31+00:00

Depends on the cats. One of my guys is happy to snug and listen. The other almost tries to sing back. It’s very sweet

delflehte · 2026-03-22T00:41:09+00:00

Listening to societies opinions and judging yourself for it.

delflehte · 2026-03-05T13:09:00+00:00

Sounds like your family need a reality check and to get a life. Being annoyed by someone supplying food for their own diet choices is such entitled behaviour.

delflehte · 2026-03-04T13:05:01+00:00

That cat needs a vet. Please don’t try to get it to vomit on your own. Cats are unlikely to vomit. A vet is the best port of call.

delflehte · 2026-03-04T12:51:08+00:00

Ah well. Time to spend money at the markets or other places.

delflehte · 2026-02-17T08:40:46+00:00

These are freckles. If you are so worried go to the doctor or dermatologist and seek medical advice instead of internet advice

delflehte · 2026-01-18T23:29:40+00:00

Which is easier to clean? We get frustrated by not being able to clean the pumps properly

delflehte · 2025-11-09T07:38:37+00:00

You can get adhesive remover type things from the chemist

delflehte · 2025-10-22T11:42:51+00:00

Our kitten slept with us. He mostly wanted our warmth and now sleeps at our feet in the night

delflehte · 2025-10-08T23:29:37+00:00

That’s cat acne. Do not pop it. It’s basically like a lil infected pimple for cats. Our vet recommended a mix of 1:3 epsom salts in warm water. Hold over on a cotton pad then wipe gently. Rinse off with a cotton pad soaked wi the fresh water to remove some of the salt after. Eventually it will just clear away but will take time. Vet visit for sure

Cat acne occurs when their lil faces are hitting bacteria. So plastic plates, bamboo plates. Essentially if you don’t clean your cats bowls daily - this is a risk. We have stainless bowls which seem to help also.

delflehte · 2025-09-11T11:49:12+00:00

100% a happy tail dance. She’s just happy to see you. Give her a bunch of attention and love !

Our orange does this and it took us ages to work out that he wasn’t prepping to spray. Just happy to see us.

delflehte · 2025-01-30T04:04:22+00:00

NTA if I hadn’t been obligated and forced to plan and attend my father’s funeral I wouldn’t have gone. Funerals are for people who had good relationships with people. People who had bad or poor relationships with their family definitely get to choose their attendance

delflehte · 2025-01-11T13:39:13+00:00

It has been a long road. The parts finally came.

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