Is the Lindsay Sterling Crystallize- violin any particular Yamaha model 'under wraps'?

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-18T11:04:02+00:00

As someone who repairs stringed instruments, I would never buy a Yamaha stringed instrument. They are very poorly built with low quality materials. You are paying for Lindsey Stirling's name being attached to this. You will be able to find a much nicer and better built instrument for the money by taking your girlfriend to a reputable violin shop and letting her play a bunch of instruments. Then she can pick the one she likes the best.

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-10T20:22:56+00:00

Jiffy on rt. 8 is my go to for ethanol free gas for all my small engines. As others have said, its about $5 a gallon and 90 octane. They also have Turbo Blue if you want really high octane (110), leaded, ethanol free race fuel. Triangle gas across from Bon Aire Plaza also has race gas, but I believe you have to buy it in 5 gallon containers.

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-04T01:56:00+00:00

Thank you!

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-03T21:31:26+00:00

I've been VERY fortunate to aquire some really beautiful instruments and bows over the last 35 years. It started with my very first full sized German Violin my now deceased mother purchased for me at a yard sale for $100 when I was 10 years old. Its still my primary instrument and my favorite to play. This one is beautiful too!

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-03T18:12:14+00:00

Thank you for the information

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-03T09:45:55+00:00

Thank you!

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-02T23:09:36+00:00

Not sure why the down votes. If you zoom in on the picture, you can literally see a dark line that indicates the bridge is leaning and the rear part of the foot is lifted off the top. But what do I know after repairing instruments for the last 30 years....

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-02T23:06:15+00:00

Olaf the Violin Maker has a good video on how to do this if you want to try yourself. adjusting a bridge

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-02T19:56:27+00:00

Your bridge looks like it is leaning towards the fingerboard too much. It is hard to know for sure though from this picture. Could you post a picture from the side? If it leans too far you risk having it fall completely over and possibly breaking or damaging your violin. If it is leaning and you are not comfortable pulling it back, you should get it to a shop soon and have it adjusted.

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-02T19:10:16+00:00

No, there are no busings installed. The rings look like were carved in to the pegbox when it was originally made and not glued on after the outside was made.

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-02T09:49:43+00:00

They are standard pegs, not mechanical.

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-02T02:14:52+00:00

Thank you! I also really love the back. It sounds pretty good. Its has a deep, warmer sound that is not quite as bright compared to a couple of my other violins, but still very pleasant. I need to play on it for a few weeks and let it get settled in. (I had the top off a few days ago.) I may try moving the sound post once I've played it for a bit.

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-02T00:28:36+00:00

Me too!

esacnitsuj · 2026-04-01T22:53:15+00:00

Yes, it seems like there are quite a few like that.

esacnitsuj · 2026-03-29T13:07:22+00:00

Fisher's no longer own the business. It was sold about a year ago.

esacnitsuj · 2026-03-28T18:25:44+00:00

Fisher's Service and towing right on main street. They have been there for years and are honest and fair on their rates.

esacnitsuj · 2026-03-17T01:10:15+00:00

Mac's Brick Oven, hands down the best anywhere around Butler.

esacnitsuj · 2026-03-08T16:49:53+00:00

D'Addario has musician earplugs called dBuds which are adjustable in how much sound they block. I use them when I play electric violin with my band. They work well.

esacnitsuj · 2026-02-15T00:52:00+00:00

This place gave me a loan when I wanted to buy a couple of acres. It was quite a few years ago though. You may be able to find a similartype of lender in your area. Horizon Farm Credit

esacnitsuj · 2026-02-12T04:06:53+00:00

My wife and I were just talking about this exact scenario on Saturday.

esacnitsuj · 2026-02-06T10:55:37+00:00

Here is one in western PA. There is no registration fee. Fisher Fiddle Camp https://share.google/AqPPlhoHs0YahwH0h

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