Cremona SV225 Review
Cremona SV225
submitted 2/4/2010
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Submitter |
jtafaro (see all reviews from this person) |
Where Purchased |
Fiddle Barn |
Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
300 ($US) |
Sound
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I have it set up with Helicore strings with a dark sound. It has opened up a lot since I got it but it is still maturing. I like the dark sound and it plays the high notes very brightly. |
Sound Rating |
8 |
Setup
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The fiddle had no dope on the pegs. The strings were Anton Breton perlons. I threw them away and put a set of Helicores on it. I changed the bridge to a higher one. Then I used Hidersine peg dope on the pegs and now they move nicely |
Setup Rating |
5 |
Appearance
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The finish is a semigloss. It isn't shaded and doesn''t show fingerprints. There weren't any flaws scratches or cracks. There was no custom inlay work. |
Appearance Rating |
8 |
Reliability
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I think it is a very reliable fiddle ad cold be used on stage without a backup. I don't tink the finish will wear off. It's basically a top of the line student fiddle and is built for that purpose. |
Reliability Rating |
8 |
Customer Service
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The seller was very nice but the lady I spoke to wasn't an expert on fiddles and couldn't help me with questions. I can't complain about their service. I havent had any reason to have it repaired so I don't know about warranty. |
Customer Service |
7 |
Components
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The only cheap parts were the strings. The rating is on the strings not the fiddle. The components are ebony with a Witner tailpiece. |
Components Rating |
4 |
Overall Comments
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Overall I was pleased and would buy it again from the Fiddle Barn. Here is the Youtube URL I made reviewing the fiddle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL9T5LsqbUA |
Overall Rating |
8 |
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