
Buying Guides
The Ultimate Sizing Guide for String Instruments
This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates, and we always reco...

Buying Guides
Fiddlerman’s 8 Tips When Buying Your First Violin
Buying your first violin can be exciting. But with so many factors to juggle, many first time buyers end up with an instrument that doesn’t meet their needs, making it harder to learn. Fiddlerman h...

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Fiddlershop's Picks: Bow Rosins
Rosin is the key to unlocking the sound from your bowed string instrument. When applied to the bow hair, the rosin creates sticky friction between the string and bow. The rosined hair grips the str...

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Should I Rent or Buy My First Violin?
Before you can start playing, you need to decide whether to rent or buy a violin. There are pros and cons to both options, so it's important to weigh them carefully before making a decision.

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Five Reasons to Choose the More Expensive Violin
You're thinking about getting a violin, but you aren't sure if it's worth it to invest in the expensive one. Here are a few reasons why spending that extra dollar is worth it.

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Parent's Guide to Buying a Violin
To make violin shopping less overwhelming, we at Fiddlershop have put together a practical guide intended to help parents of young kids find the perfect violin at the best price possible. We want y...



