Scott Cao
STV-200
submitted 12/31/2007
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Submitter |
Clicker |
Where Purchased |
folkmusician.com |
Year Purchased |
2007 |
Price Paid |
389 ($US) |
Sound
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Sound..how shall I say...Squeaky when I play, but amazingly rich and boy is it loud. The tone is balanced and is much more than I was expecting at this price range. I play (or attempt to play) folk, irish, and some hymns, and they all sound wonderful.
My teacher who has a collection and generally plays an 1887 Italian fiddle really loved the sound and volume of my fiddle. |
Sound Rating |
8 |
Setup
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My compliments to Folkmusician.com! The setup that they did is top notch, they even tuned to within a half step. My teacher did slightly adjust the bridge when I first got it, but he sais that that was a routine adjustment. I have no complaints about the setup. My fiddle came set up with D'dadario Prelude strings, these too were perfect. |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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The rosewood fittings are absolutely georgeous, and they seem irridescent much like well figured maple. The back and sides are highly figured also. The finish is flawless. It is a rich reddish brown without looking bland, or looking like a candy apple.
The only flaw that I found is a slight drip inside one of the f-holes. Barely noticable only under close inspection. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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The hardware and fittings are of good quality and should last for years into the future.
This instrument is perfect and another on par would easily cost 3 times more. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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I haven't had any trouble so no comments.
The warranty on the instrument is 3 years, and the warranty from the dealer is 1 year. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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The finetuners are smooth and stay tuned to where you put them, as do the rosewood pegs.
Nothing to upgrade except maybe the bow, it feels a bit light and bouncy to me. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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I totally reccommend this instrument for the money. Well worth every penny.
If it was stolen I would buy another as soon as I could.
I love my fiddle. My favorite feature(s)...the looks and the tone.
Compared to my teacher's fiddle mentioned above, I like mine better, and compared to my cousin's fiddle...well let's just say that I prefer mine to the others I have played.
Buy it, you won't regret it. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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