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It's no secret that I'm interested in the viola. I often said I dislike the E string on the violin and even play tuned down a bit to get a more darker, mellow sound. Not that I don't like violin, I love it, but I'm interested in trying a viola also. My budget is kinda low though. What is the lowest but playable viola I should save for?
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I'd hate to see you give up the violin but if you really want to play the viola, the only ones that I know of that are playable for little money are the Cecilio.
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NV, what about a five string violin. This way you have the C string and the neck and size of the instrument is the same as what you are used to.
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I really think you should go to a music store with many violins and test some out. Even better if you find a luthier with great instruments. The reason that I say this is because some violins have very shrill E strings which I cannot stand. Yours really seems to have that. If you test a darker or better sounding violin I don't think that you will be bothered by it.
Having said this, playing a viola is great fun as well. 🙂
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NoirVelours said
It's no secret that I'm interested in the viola. I often said I dislike the E string on the violin and even play tuned down a bit to get a more darker, mellow sound. Not that I don't like violin, I love it, but I'm interested in trying a viola also. My budget is kinda low though. What is the lowest but playable viola I should save for?
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I've just got my hands on a viola and am looking forward to taming it. However, there is no way I'm giving up on the fiddle. There is room for both
Bite off more than you can chew..... Then chew like MAD
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