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03-22-2014, 08:19 AM
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Cello Advice?
Hi All -
I am not sure if I can get any information as it relates to cellos on the AGF, but at the very least, maybe someone can point me in another direction? My partner has resumed her interest in playing the cello and I am SO excited for her. She is renting a cello at the moment, but as a surprise and gift, I would like to get her a really nice cello that she will not outgrow. Can anyone recommend a store, forum, etc where I can garner more information? I am willing to spend up to 2k for an instrument. Thanks, all!
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03-22-2014, 08:41 AM
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Eastman makes some nice instruments in that range...
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03-22-2014, 09:22 AM
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I strongly recomment Kenneth Stein Violin in Elmhurst, I'll. In fact I will be going there on 3/27 to do an exchange on a recently purchased used cello that has turned out to have major problems - Ken is making it right by us. I can share the story and other helpful 'recent cello purchases' info if you like, by phone. Let me know!
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03-22-2014, 09:39 AM
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Thanks!
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03-22-2014, 02:14 PM
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03-23-2014, 11:43 AM
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Buying local is always best IMHO but if you decide to buy long distance, I can highly recommend Linda West's http://www.lindawest.com/ customer service. I had always wanted to play the cello and ordered an Eastman 305 from her. It was a quality instrument and arrived well set up but after a month it became clear that trying to play cello was going to be physically impossible for me. Linda graciously allowed me to return the cello, less shipping, even though it was well beyond the trial period.
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03-23-2014, 02:07 PM
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One nice thing about good violin shop (a shop that specializes in violins, violas and cellos) is that they usually allow the full purchase price of your instrument apply to a trade when you decide to upgrade. Often they allow a large potions of your rental payment to apply to a purchase as well. You should look into whether her shop would do this for you on the sly. I have never lost money trading violins (opposed to guitars). I use J.R. Judd Violins in Pennsylvania and have had 2 good experiences with them.
http://www.jrjuddviolins.com/
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03-23-2014, 07:59 PM
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In case you don't get a chance to call, Kenneth Stein in Elmhurst does a ton of business with the violin/cello community in Appleton and Green Bay, due to a fabulous cellist that teaches at several schools here and sends a lot of business his way. I think part of why he stood behind us when a cello went bad was his solid business ethics, but our being "with" this incredible teacher that has so many students going to him for their needs also helped. If you'd like to swing by when I'm there on Thursday, I'd be happy to connect you, and by inference, make your satisfaction part of the broader business relationship he has with our area. If you would value this, happy to help.
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03-24-2014, 08:59 AM
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Carmel...I left you a vm and look forward to talking whenever it is convenient for you. Thanks, all!
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