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What electric or electric-acoustic violin brands are reasonably priced and decent quality?
I am looking into possibly persuading my grandfather into buying me a violin for Christmas so I can start pursuing lessons. I played for about nine months when I was nine years old (I am seventeen now).
I really want a violin that is either an electric one or aelectroscopicc. I'm really not interested in a plain acoustic violin though.
I have seen some violins that look interesting, and I love the idea of an orange electric violin. I am open to suggestions though.
Thank you!
Nine months is long enough for basics, but it is good that you want to pursue the skill to play.
I've played since 6th grade, and I'm a freshman now. My violin is a Antonio Stradivarius copy.
The thing is... it's better if you learned more about to violin with a acoustic violin, not an electric. Electric is more of a professional instrument, used for live concerts, bands, etc.
I'm not sure what brands there are, but if you do decide to just go ahead and buy it, then.... choose one with nice sound quality, material and something that is a reasonable price. Higher price doesn't mean better quality.
Good luck. (:
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