The Fiddlestix (label reading "F-STX") beginner students were discontinued following my planned short-term, 5-year economic recovery program for Fiddleheads' customers.
I keep this product page on the site so customers can still read reviews and see that even though this was a temporary solution for players on a budget, the enthusiastic reviews and feedback were still extraordinary.
This just goes to prove Fiddleheads delivers the best possible products to customers for the price.
These have been discontinued as they were only carried as part of an economic recovery program for our customers.
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<p>I have a wonderful <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> by fiddlehead.ca from 2015.</p>
<p><strong>This is a surprisingly nice sounding violin for the money with good resonance and tone.</strong></p>
ByJohn H. - USA
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Your great prices is the only reason I play today
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<p>My girlfriend bought a <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> from your shop. <br /><br /><strong>It sounds great, it has good gone, stays in tune, crisp sound, looks good</strong>. I get asked what it is where I got it, <strong><em>everyone is surprised when I say I got it online. <br /></em></strong><br /><strong>I'm thankful Fiddleheads does this at a price regular people can justify paying for a good instrument- its only reason I play today :D</strong></p>
ByRiley W.
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Affordable, a joy to have in our home
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<p><strong>I have been happy with the 2 <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violins</a> we recently purchased. </strong><br><br>We bought a ¾ violin for Isaac, who is 9years old. He is so happy to have his very own violin. After seeing how eager my 5 yr old seemed over Isaacs violin, we bought him a 1/8 violin. He is so happy with it and is trying very hard to be responsible with it. <br><br><strong>Thank you for making these instruments affordable. It is such a joy to have music in the home.</strong></p>
BySonya R.
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Perfect example of excellent service
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<p>My <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> arrived safely here in South africa. <br /><br /><strong><em>It is really stunning and far better quality than all the beginner violins I looked at here. compared to the quality of student violins here your violins are fantastic.<br /></em></strong><br />Thank you so much for all your hard work and advice sending me a violin so far. <strong>You are the perfect example of what excellent service is all about. </strong>I have made u work so hard on your holiday and really didn't expect that.<br /><br />in a few months if all is going well with learning how to play I will certainly upgrade despite shipping cost, maybe around christmas time when there is a little extra cash and will treat myself. it will be with fiddleheads. ;-)<br /><strong><em><br />Thank you so much for the exquisite service and all the care and sharing a passion for the violin.</em></strong></p>
<p>I am so excited to start playing. I am so grateful for all your help. Please enjoy the last few hours of your holiday.</p>
ByTrudy M.
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I'm very happy with this first violin
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<p>Thank you so very much for the prompt shipping of the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a>. It arrived yesterday (safe and sound). Hopefully my granddaughter will love as much as I do, and start lessons. <br /><strong><em><br />I am very happy about the look </em></strong>and if she does start with lesson we will purchase a upgrade for her.</p>
ByKarin L.
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We are happy repeat customers
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<p>We are very happy with the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> we ordered from you two years ago, and a younger sibling is using it now. We bought the next size today. <br><br><strong><em>I appreciate that you offer a violin that suits the needs of my large family and small budget</em></strong :D</p>
<p>Hopefully in a year or two (depending on growth spurts) we will be ordering the 3/4 from you, and so on.</p>
ByClaire C.
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I'm so grateful for this violin at a great price!
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<p>I got my <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">Violin</a a while back but i just wanted to send <em>my gratitude for what i received.</em> <br><br><strong>Im a beginner so I'm very thankful for what i received and i thank you very much for providing me with a great violin at a great price.</strong></p>
<p>God bless you and Have a great day!</p>
ByStefan P.
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I'm having fun making sounds (my daughter says like a cow dying)
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<p>The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> arrived yesterday, super fast shipping! <br /><br />I've managed to butcher out "hot crossed buns" so far, which my daughter informed me sounded like a <em>cow dying.</em> <strong><em>I love it though! </em></strong>Thanks for the great service!</p>
BySarah P.
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Impressed with Fiddleheads' philosophy
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<p><strong><em>Your service and kind explanations have helped tremendously. </em></strong>You have earned my business and may continue to in the future. We just placed the order for my daughter Ainsley's <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> and she cannot wait for it to arrive. <br><br><strong><em>I am very impressed with your philosophy</em></strong> and we also live in a very small lakeside community in central NY. So feel like there are some connections.</p>
<p>Best of luck and hope to be in touch in the future. Thank you so much.</p>
ByScott and Meghan B.
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Sounds nice, looks beautiful
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<p>Georgia Rae's little student Ava bought a <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">fiddle</a> from you, and brought it to lesson for the first time yesterday.</p>
<p><strong>What a <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">sweet fiddle</a>! Sounds nice and is so beautiful</strong>. Now she has to name her fiddle! :)<br /><br /> Next week I will take a picture of [Ava] and Georgia Rae with her fiddle.<br /><br /><strong>[UPDATE] </strong>I am recommending your site to her next student. I just sent her the link.</p>
ByRoni M & The Georgia Rae Family Band
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The whole class loves their new fiddles
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<p>I am a teacher at a small school just outside Edmonton, Alberta. We are interested in starting a small violin group of students and need to get equipment for these kids. The students are aged 13-15, and none have played the violin before.<br><br><strong>The kids are loving the instruments.</strong></p>
<p><strong>They are taking them home every night to play!</strong><br><br>One [of my students] has already expressed interest in getting her own instrument. A <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/level/advanced-level.html'}}">lefty</a>!</p>
BySandy T.
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The fine tuners are a great help
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<p>I just received the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> last night- thanks so much! <br><br><strong>The <a href="{{store url='fine-tuners-string-adjusters.html'}}">fine tuners</a> are a great help-</strong> I was able to get it tuned (I have a free Android app on my phone called gStrings for that) and going in no time, and<strong> it sounds lovely.</strong></p>
The whole family is learning to play thanks to your wonderful products
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<p>Well, we are enjoying our daughter learning the <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">violin</a> so much that both of us (Mom and Dad) are getting violins for Christmas.</p>
<p><strong>Thank you so much for your wonderful products. </strong><br><br>Can't wait to order the deluxe outfits in the future when we are doing more than squeaking and squawking.<strong> Our 6 year old daughter is already making beautiful music and we will hopefully soon.</strong><br><br>Thanks again. Maybe one day we will visit!</p>
ByCarin J.
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Easy to get Christmas wish
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<p>Thanks! Very excited to receive the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> and get it in the hands of our little 4 year old for the holidays.</p>
<p>He has been asking for a violin for the past year and<strong><em> when I came across your site it was a no-brainer.</em></strong> :)</p>
ByJoël L
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I'm advancing thanks to this violin
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<p>I would just really like to say how much I love my <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> that I purchased from you, it's absolutely wonderful and I love it. Thank you for selling these <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">wonderful instruments</a>! <br /><br /><strong>[UPDATE: 2 months later]</strong> Hi, I bought a violin from you last October, it's my first violin and <strong><em>I must say I absolutely love the violin. It's amazing!</em></strong> <br /><br /><strong><em>my friend who has been playing for 12 years has said with how quickly I've been advancing.</em></strong></p>
ByKaylee
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Big help, nice violin
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<p><a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">Nice violin</a>.</p>
<p><a href="{{store url='about-fiddleheads-and-owner-rhiannon-nachbaur'}}">Rhiannon</a> was a big help. <br /><br />Hopefully my daughter falls in love with violin playing. If she is still playing by junior high we will definitely be <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">upgrading</a> with her help.</p>
ByLori D.
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Incredibly fast shipping
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<p>The 1/16th <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> arrived yesterday - <strong><em>that was super fast!</em></strong></p>
ByJonathan S.
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Very good first violin and we will be back
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<p><em>My grandkid may become a new Paganini or may use it as a badminton racket, </em><strong><em>but at least he'll know what a <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> is. <br /><br /></em></strong>Thanks for being SOO efficient.</p>
ByPerry O.
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Impressive clarity of sound for an inexpensive instrument.
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<p>I just received my <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> today! I must say, <strong>I am impressed with the clarity of sound for it being such an inexpensive instrument. <br /><br /></strong>It is having some trouble staying in tune, but I imagine <a href="{{store url='articles/post/breaking-new-ground-by-breaking-in-a-new-violin'}}">this is from the new strings getting properly 'stretched.'</a><br /><br />I look forward to bringing this [violin] camping! Thanks,<strong> I would definitely recommend your <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">fiddles</a>.</strong></p>
ByZoe S.
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4 year old daughter was super excited
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<p>My daughter's been asking for a violin and was super-excited to receive her <strong><a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">beautiful violin</a></strong> today...especially because her name is <em>Scarlett</em> and her violin is described as <em>Vivacious Scarlet Red</em> :)</p>
ByApril T.
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Just starting out on this
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<p>Looking forward to learning to play this <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a>. <br><br>Hope everything goes well with Fiddleheads and I'll be sure to relish in the <em>sour notes</em> as it will be <em>what I specialize in!</em></p>
ByJason D.
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Great prices and speedy shipping
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<p>The <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">violin</a> is for my daugther's 8th birthday.</p>
<p>I was thrilled to find a Canadian distributor with <strong>great prices and speedy shipping!</strong></p>
ByJoanna B.
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Most suitable budget violins for the purposes of a group class
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<p>The order of fractional <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violins</a> arrived on Tuesday of last week which is super speedy. [My daughter, a violin teacher,] was delighted because she was able to take them to Wednesday's after school lessons. <br /><br />[Her students] who got them were thrilled. <strong><em>One of the students is the principal's son and he carried it everywhere when he got it home. He had to be reminded that violins were not allowed at the dinner table!!!! </em></strong>So a big thank you to you for such terrific service, once again.<br /><br />The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violins</a> were better than you described, not bad for budget priced instruments and most suitable for the purposes of the class. We think the pegs need a bit of work and a couple need a bit of work on the bridges, but all were very playable and as I said, the kids who got them were very excited. Thanks so much!</p>
ByGareth G.
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Can't be happier for the quality and price. Highly recommended!
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<p>I bought a 1/2 violin for my 8 yo, who decides to follow her sister's footstep, from Amazon, and it is so bad that I returned it and <strong>ordered <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">one</a> from you instead. I knew it would take a while but it was worth the wait. <br><br></strong>We received your <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> yesterday, just in time for Nicole's lesson last night. <strong>Her teacher, <a href="https://moniquesmelody.com">Monique Perkins</a>, was soooo happy that we have a <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">much better violin</a> now. She said she is going to send you a note to thank you for providing quality instruments to students she referred your business to. <br></strong> <br><strong>I agree with you a hundred percent on quality. </strong> We bought our first violin from <em>Southwest string</em> three years ago and even spent extra for amplifier but when we finally found our violin teacher, she said the amplifier was defective and looked like someone tried to fix it once already. <br><br>For Nicole (my 8 yo) <strong>to start violin is a big decision because being a single mom and trying to pay for their piano and violin lessons is a luxury. </strong> Also since it is a half size that we most likely won't keep it for long, but<em> it should still beat renting it for a year. </em><br><br><strong>I am very impressed with your achievement in music and running the business effeciently, and certainly appreciate your concern that I would be disappointed with <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">entry level violin</a> that I am buying. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Well, even if it is same quality as the one I am returning, I will rather you make the money than someone I don't know.</strong></p>
<p>Nicole was also thrilled to receive the <a href="{{store url='jewelry-violin-brooches-pins.html'}}">violin pin</a>, thank you for your thoughtfulness that made her day! If you have a chance to travel with your family to Myrtle Beach, please let me know! Hope your business is going well and I will definitely pass your business card to Amy's orchestra friends if they need an upgrade. Thanks!</p><p><strong>Well, even if it is same quality as the one I am returning, I will rather you make the money than someone I don't know.</strong></p>
ByFangju L.
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I could not imagine any better customer service
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<p>The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> has arrived today, and in plenty of time to spare for her birthday. Bella will be one happy 4 year old when she gets it. <br /><br />It looks great and shipped just fine.</p>
<p><strong>Thank you for the outstanding service and personal touch. I could not imagine any better customer service.<em><br /><br /></em></strong>I do wish we were closer, so she could have your instruction as well.</p>
ByTony W.
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Excellent package, excellent service
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<p>I highly recommend fiddleheads.ca for a violin purchase. Last week I ordered a starter violin for my daughter. <a href="{{store url='about-fiddleheads-and-owner-rhiannon-nachbaur'}}">Rhiannon's</a> <strong>prompt, courteous, and personalized customer service was exceptional. </strong>She mailed the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">instrument</a> out right away, and provided a tracking number.<br><br>The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> was well padded inside of the beautiful <a href="{{store url='cases-more/cases.html'}}">case</a> that was included. I didn't know that a container of rosin would be included, that was very nice! The violin <a href="{{store url='jewelry-violin-brooches-pins.html'}}">pin</a> given as a gift was very much a hit with my 10 year old daughter.<br><br>I had some questions after purchasing, (asking about tuning, etc.) and she quickly provided me with <em>invaluable information</em>. Obviously, <strong>Rhiannon is one who stands behind the product she sells. </strong>The shipping cost was very reasonable, too, making the instrument far cheaper than anything I could find in-store or on-line elsewhere.<br><br>I'm glad she included some business cards because <em>I will be giving them out!</em></p>
ByErin S.
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Enjoyable experience
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<p>Thank you so much for the info you shared it is very helpful. Your website also has nice information presented. <strong>You will definitely get my business. </strong></p>
<p>If my daughter is into it in the next 6 months we will upgrade to a much better quality equipment. We will order this first <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">violin</a> thru your site. <br><br><strong>[UPDATE] </strong>Thank you for the <em>fast shipping. </em>We don't need it til next next Monday but thanks again the help and fast service.</p>
ByAbet & Cely Valentin
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Definitely a step up
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<p>The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> was delivered today and my son is already enjoying it.</p>
<p><strong><em>It is definitely a step up for him as it is much louder and more precise based on his initial feedback.</em></strong></p>
ByM. Lingam
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The pin was a nice touch
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<p>Confirming my <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> arrived ~ many many thanks everything, including the violin <a href="{{store url='jewelry-violin-brooches-pins.html'}}">pin</a>.<br /><br />I'm a little intimidated by it ~ so fragile! <em>so esoteric!</em></p>
ByAnne B.
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Willing to pay shipping to Australia
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<p>I'm glad you ship to Australia. <strong><em>Your ranking on google there is quite high</em></strong> and my daughter pulled up your page, which inevitably led to <em>"I want a <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> in that colour!"</em> <br><br>I have tried to obtain that colour here in Brisbane with no success.</p>
ByChristopher A.
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If a 4 year old can play, so can I
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<p>I just ordered a student <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">violin</a> ~ I decided the <em>Year of the Dragon</em> will also be the <em>year of learning to play fiddle. </em> This may seem ambitious for a 53 year old, but your website is so inspiring ~ and<strong> if that 4 year old can play, then darn it, so can I.</strong><br><br>Many many thanks, I can't wait to start!<br><br>Thanks so much, <a href="{{store url='about-fiddleheads-and-owner-rhiannon-nachbaur'}}">Rhiannon</a> for the <strong><em>good advice, camps and violinist website referrals.</em></strong></p>
ByAnnie M.B.
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I love the violin from your shop
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<p>The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">Violin</a> came and<strong><em> I love it! <br /><br />I did an etude test today on it it sound really nice and plays really good. </em></strong>And everything came with it.<strong><em> It sounds really good and hardly ever goes out of tune! <br /><br /></em></strong>P.S: (Thank you for the <a href="{{store url='jewelry-violin-brooches-pins.html'}}">pin</a>!)</p>
ByPerin J, daughter of Curtis
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The violins at a different store here didn't look nearly as pretty as yours
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<p>Thank you so much for the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">beautiful violin</a>! <em>We believe we made a good choice for our 4 year old. <br /><br /></em><strong><em>The violins at a different store here didn't look nearly as pretty as yours.</em></strong></p>
ByMuerset Family
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We know where we will continue to buy violins for our family
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<p>Thanks for your quick and kind response ! Yes, Junien-Eaden, 4 years old, <strong>loves his <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a></strong>!</p>
<p>He's not yet willing to let us help him playing it though...he wants to do it all by himself, which is OK for now. Our daughters playing the violin already know where to get their next violine from...</p>
<p>May your lovely business prosper and your family as well!</p>
ByAlexandra M.
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I felt safe shopping here- Santa and I both appreciate it very much!
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<p>Thank you very much <a href="{{store url='about-fiddleheads-and-owner-rhiannon-nachbaur'}}">Rhiannon</a>! <strong><em>You never know when ordering online these days, I was a little worried. Your personal service is </em></strong><u>greatly appreciated</u><strong><em>! <br /></em></strong><br />The violin is #1 on her list to Santa, so probably not much of a surprise... but I will do my best to capture the moment! :)</p>
<p>This [is] my daughter's <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> first violin, and hopefully with any luck perhaps I'll be ordering another one from you when she outgrows this one!<br /><br />Can't wait to see her face on Christmas! :) Happy holidays!<br /><br /><strong>[UPDATE: Christmas Day 2 weeks later] </strong>Merry Christmas! As promised - here's a couple of photos of the newly opened <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> from Santa. You were right - she recognized the shape immediately and was a little sneaky about it, I wasn't quick enough to get the initial moment of excitement on camera - but it was definitely a big hit!<br /><br />Thanks again for all of your help getting this violin on time - <strong><em>Santa and I both appreciate it very much!</em></strong> Looking forward to doing business with you again :)</p>
ByMike A.
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I couldn't wait for my son to go to sleep so I could try it out
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<p>I just wanted to let you know I got the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">Fiddlestix</a> safe and sound today.<strong> I was pleasantly surprised it got here so quickly. </strong></p>
<p>I'm very happy with it! I couldn't wait for my son to go to sleep so<em> I could try it out.</em> Can't wait for Christmas morning now. Looking forward to hearing my son play it.</p>
<p>I played long ago and look forward to picking it up one day again. He made me print off a picture of a violin yesterday so he could draw a cardboard one he could "practice" until he gets a real one.</p>
<p>Thank you for throwing in a <a href="{{store url='cases-more/gift-items.html'}}">stocking stuffer</a>.<strong><em> I'll be sure to recommend Fiddleheads if I have the opportunity.</em></strong></p>
ByAva B.
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They sound great
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<p>Got the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violins</a> today! They both <em>arrived safely</em>. <br><br>Victoria is thrilled, will take pics once I can get her to hold it more or less the right way! Have already demonstrated <em>"Twinkle, Twinkle."</em> Thanks so much.</p>
ByJudi C.
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Amazing looking violins
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<p>I just recently purchased a <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> with the learner's Package with PayPal. <br /><br /><strong><em>These instruments are amazing looking!</em></strong></p>
ByScotty M.
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Excited about my first violin
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<p>I just put in an order for my <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">first Violin</a> and received it today. Thank you again for all of your help. Hopefully 33 isn't too late for <em>my brain</em> to learn how to play! <br><br>Your price was slightly higher than that of the [other] violin I had found. After reading your information, and what the <strong><em>quality of your violin seemed to be in comparison, </em></strong>I had no issue with the 30 more dollars, and not getting a "free" learn violin book. <br><br>I am quite excited to learn how to play (as I have secretly wanted to do so since my early 20's my wife recently found out, and started to encourage me to look into it).<br><br>BTW, I was in BC CA, several years ago, and I found it to be a beautiful place.</p>
ByKeith H.
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Best birthday gift
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<p>This <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> is for our beautiful and lovely daughter as she has shown inclination toward this musical instrument. She turns 3 next month and this would be her <a href="{{store url='testimonials/tag/gift-birthday.html'}}">Birthday Gift</a>. <br /><br />If she shows the interest to learn (we plan her to take lessons), then we may end up buying <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">more violins</a> from you of increasing sizes as she grows.</p>
ByAsim S.
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Tigard, OR
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<p>We received the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a>. I just wanted to say thank you for your prompt reply and getting it shipped out quickly.<br><br><strong><em>We had reasons to order from your website, mainly the fact that it was stated the violin would ship out tuned and ready to play (we are violin newbies).<br></em></strong><br>At first I was disappointed when I opened the <a href="{{store url='cases-more/cases.html'}}">case</a> to find that the violin was out of tune, but that only gave me<strong> the motivation to do some research and educate not only me, but my daughter as well on setting up and tuning our first violin. It is now playable and we love it! Thanks again for providing a beautiful instrument.</strong><br><br>PS: Thanks for the gift! My daughter <a href="{{store url='jewelry-violin-brooches-pins.html'}}">pinned</a> it on the violin case =)</p>
ByDan B.
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We liked this violin we bought it again in a larger size
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<p>Thank you so much for your quick response. I've heard great things about your products and my daughter is very excited to start her violin lessons.<br><strong><br>[UPDATE: 6 months later] </strong>The <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/size/3-4-violin.html'}}">3/4 size violin</a> I purchased for my daughter from you was <em><strong>wonderful! </strong></em></p>
<p>We are <a href="{{store url='violin-and-viola-sizing-instrument-sizes-charts'}}">upgrading her size</a> to a <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/size/4-4-violin.html'}}">full size</a> now.</p>
ByLacy C.
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Arrived still in pretty good tune!
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<p>I received my <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> today, and <strong>I am writing to say how pleased I am. I pulled it from the box, and it was still in pretty good tune!</strong><br /><br />A little about me--I am nearly 50 years old. I played the violin at the ages of 8 and 9, and then I gave it up for other pursuits. When I took out the violin I was able to play "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star" right away.<br /><br />Fiddleheads will definitely be hearing from me if I ever become proficient enough to move up to a <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">better fiddle</a>. </p>
<p><strong><em>I think I did well in finding your site. </em></strong>Thank you again!</p>
ByKristin M.
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Very nice instrument from a wonderful site
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<p>I am a fifteen year old male and a newcomer to this instrument. I have been playing guitar for three years and became interested in branching out to the violin over a month ago. <br><br><em>A thing I was concerned about is from who should I buy? I had to order from the internet, though, because there are no music stores in my small town.</em></p>
<p>My dad bought <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">one</a> from your site for me to try out.<strong> I have really been having fun with my violin, it is a <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">verry nice instrument</a>.</strong><br><br>Thanks for having that wonderful site!</p>
ByLuke S.
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My son loves it
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<p>Thanks <a href="{{store url='about-fiddleheads-and-owner-rhiannon-nachbaur'}}">Rhiannon</a>. We received the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> a couple days ago and <strong><em>my son loves it.</em></strong></p>
ByMichael W.
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I'm madly in love with my new violin
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<p>I just received my <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> yesterday. <strong>It's beautiful, I am madly in love with it!</strong><br /><br />Our 6 year old daughter has been wanting lessons for two years, so this year we decided that her and I will get violins for our birthdays. We'll order hers soon!<br /><strong><br />[UPDATE: 2 years later] </strong> <strong>You really do have an amazing company. We are both still very happy with our <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">fiddles</a> from your shop.</strong></p>
ByJennifer G.
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So glad I found you and didn’t' buy from Amazon!
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<p>The beautiful <a href="{{store url='instrument-naming-letters-for-kids'}}">"Belinda" violin you named</a> was delivered shortly after school today! The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> hardly made it through the front door -- actually, <strong><em>we just about tackled the mailman coming up the driveway with the package in his hands!!<br></em></strong><br>Once again, thank you for EVERYTHING. <strong><em>I am soooo glad I found you and didn't buy from amazon! </em></strong>We will be sure to keep in touch! Gratefully,</p>
BySandi L.
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Violins for our program
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<p><strong><em>I have just spent about an hour on your website and I think I'm sold!</em></strong> <br><br>I am the music director at the Fredericksburg Methodist Church in Fredericksburg Texas and have a fledgling music school which started as a normal church children's choir. But as an educator and former band director, I just wanted to give the kids more.</p>
<p>We have several former music teachers at our church and so I began the Kid's Music Academy which was a step up from a children's choir by teaching not only vocal choir music, but also adding in a theory section and an instrumental section which to this point has been using bells and choir chimes.<br><br>We had the privilege of connecting with a local Suzuki violin teacher and have decided to include strings into the mix. We want to purchase enough <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">instruments</a> so that our kids get a 3 or 4 week taste of playing then rotate in a new group of kids. I would like to have 4 of each size but we just can't afford it at this point. I hope this will develop into a long-term Suzuki class for some of our kids, but I just want to give all of them a taste of it.<br><br>All that to say <strong><em>I've been warned by Theresa that we not settle for 'cheap' instruments because they just won't last and have a terrible sound.</em></strong> I got a go ahead to purchase 7 violins. My plan is to use these only as an introduction to students who might wish to seriously begin learning on a better quality rented instrument from a local company. <br><br>Congratulations on your business. Looks like you have found a niche!</p>
ByDon D.
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I can't wait to start practicing
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<p>Thank you so much <a href="{{store url='about-fiddleheads-and-owner-rhiannon-nachbaur'}}">Rhiannon</a>! <strong>I can't wait to start practicing.</strong></p>
<p><em>My Grandpa, a French Canadian retired lumberjack, is beaming with excitement!! </em></p>
<p>Thanks for the great service, if I get the hang of playing the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">fiddle</a>, I will certainly return to you for any future purchases.</p>
BySilvie R.
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This is the most beautiful violin
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<p>We received the red <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">violin</a> yesterday, and it is <strong>absolutely the most beautiful violin I've had the honour of seeing.</strong></p>
ByHaylee
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I keep coming back to Fiddleheads for each size upgrade
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<p>I have just received the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> I ordered via Canada Post. <strong><em>This is the 3rd violin I have ordered from you. </em></strong>The first 2 were for my youngest son Austin who grew from his 1/4 size right into a 3/4 size.<br /><br />This last 4/4 violin was ordered for my oldest son Avery (now 14 yrs old). I was pleasantly surprised when he asked if he could start playing violin again recently.</p>
<p>He said it was <strong><em>his favourite instrument to play. He loves the violin's colour. </em></strong>If he continues to play regularily, then I will certainly call on you when it's time to <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">upgrade his violin</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Thanks again for the great service, great advice, and great prices.</strong></p>
ByRandy L.
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Over the moon with a great violin from a great transaction
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<p>Mimi's <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> arrived in Alaska yesterday and <strong><em>she loves it! <br><br></em></strong>She is over the moon over it. Thanks for you help and it has been very nice doing business with you.</p>
ByCheryl S.
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My daughter is thrilled with her violin -- I'm so glad I shopped here!
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<p>My daughter loves her violin and beautiful <a href="{{store url='jewelry-violin-brooches-pins.html'}}">pin</a>, <em>now she can match her sister. </em>She is so thrilled!</p>
<p>Thanks so much, <a href="{{store url='about-fiddleheads-and-owner-rhiannon-nachbaur'}}">Rhiannon</a>!</p>
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ByDana E.
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Boxing Day followup
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<p><strong>Sarah was OVER THE MOON with the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> and "played" it almost non-stop yesterday. <br /><br /></strong><em>I also woke up to it this morning.</em> <strong><em>LOL!</em></strong></p>
ByKristi C.
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Starting out with this before I upgrade
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<p>I was looking at your <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> and didn't really want to go over budget. <br /><br />I bought the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">outfit</a> and <strong>tell whoever teaches me that you also have <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">lots of really nice ones</a> if they think you only sell low end ones :)</strong></p>
ByTrish H.
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I bought the violin from the right person
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<p>I opened the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> -- So pretty. I just want to take it out and hold it but I didn't. <br><br>Thanks for the <a href="{{store url='jewelry-violin-brooches-pins.html'}}">pin</a>. If my nephew doesn't fall in love with then I'll play it. Am I crazy...I just love violins. Listening to Milstein Bach recordings now. Thanks again for your help.<br><br><strong>[UPDATE]</strong><strong><em> I know I bought the violin from the right person. On the same wave length. A pleasure, keep teaching music to enhance this world with music.</em></strong></p>
ByElaine B.
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This is the best violin store we contacted of many
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<p>Here is Tiena Lyn [age 4] with her new <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> and the <a href="{{store url='jewelry-violin-brooches-pins.html'}}">pin</a> you gave her - see her hair. We posted a movie of her playing it on youtube and send you the link so you can hear the sound. <br><br>We just want more people to know how knowledgeable and helpful you are to us. <strong>You were not the first violin store that we contacted, but we got the most out of you! </strong><br><br>I played it a few songs before I handed it to Tiena Lyn, she didn't argue for not finding the [fingering] tapes, in fact she quite liked the bears stickers you added.<br><br>And you are right about everything. The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> now <a href="{{store url='articles/post/breaking-new-ground-by-breaking-in-a-new-violin'}}">sounds excellent</a>! It needed constant tuning the first few days <a href="{{store url='articles/post/breaking-new-ground-by-breaking-in-a-new-violin'}}">[due to new strings], but now the sounding stays clear and right in tune!</a> We noticed <a href="{{store url='articles/post/breaking-new-ground-by-breaking-in-a-new-violin'}}">the sound got better and better</a>... <br><br><strong>Tiena Lyn had her first private lesson last week, <em>the teacher was amazed with violin as well. </em>We brought the [other store's] rental and Fiddleheads' violin so she can see, and she said, "stick with Fiddleheads', it sounds nice and it fits Tiena Lyn better, too!"</strong><br><br>Thank you once again and we will always look for your advice and opinion when it comes to violin. My husband told me that I should trust your opinion, despite of my own opinion about Chinese violins. <strong>He said if you trust this product, and with all your knowledge and experience, then I should trust you as well.</strong> I apologize for making you doing all the extra works.</p>
<p>I have a cousin in California who is into this "violin fever" too. I strongly encouraged her to contact you. I am so grateful to have found you. <strong>Trust me, you will be the first one that I contact if I need anything else.</strong><br><br><strong>[Update: 1 year later]</strong> I remember this time last year when we received the violin we got from you. The violin is still sounding great.</p><p>I have a cousin in California who is into this "violin fever" too. I strongly encouraged her to contact you. I am so grateful to have found you. <strong>Trust me, you will be the first one that I contact if I need anything else.</strong><br><br><strong>[Update: 1 year later]</strong> I remember this time last year when we received the violin we got from you. The violin is still sounding great.</p>
BySylviane M.
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Lovely violin my wife will love
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<p>I just picked up the violin and I wanted to say it is a <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">lovely looking instrument</a>. <br><br><strong><em>I can't wait to see the expression on [my wife's] face and to hear it in action...even at a beginners level.<br></em></strong><br>Thank-you so very much for your exceptionally wonderful service and for helping me make my wife's birthday a great one. I think I am more excited for her birthday than she is. :-)<br><br><em>I will be sure to recommend your business to all of my friends as many are musically inclined.</em> I wish you all the best in career and in health. Thanks again!</p>
ByBen J.
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Look at this expression upon unwrapping her birthday violin!
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<p>I found you and your business by doing a search on "<a href="{{store url='violin-and-viola-sizing-instrument-sizes-charts'}}">sizing chart</a>">How to size a violin for a child</a>."</p>
<p><strong>I really did not want to order from an ebay business so I am glad I found you.</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">violin</a> did arrive on time for her 11th birthday (the violin is really her only request for a gift) ...thank you so much!!!</p>
<p><strong>Having the bridge already set up is a huge relief for me.</strong> That definitely means a lot to me and made me more inclined to give you my business! I will definitely be recommending people your way!!!!</p>
<p>I thought these pictures were priceless. Check out sweet Ean in his highchair...too funny!!! In the photo you can see Emily's surprised expression when she opened it. She was thrilled.</p>
<p><em><strong>She is loving it and I am so appreciative of your excellent service and kindness. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me. </strong></em></p>
<p>Emily is quite a gifted little girl....aside from the violin, she also plays piano, is learning guitar, and takes ballet. She also sews, quilts, embroiders, knits, and crochets (she has 40 hats she has made to donate to the local NICU for the preemie babies).</p>
<p>So you see why I had to honor her one main request for the birthday violin. She is pretty amazing....but I am also very biased! <strong>She loves the <a href="{{store url='violin-shop/instrument/all-violins.html'}}">new violin</a> and I am so glad I found you on the web!!!</strong> Thanks again!!!</p>
ByCindy J.
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I played my first recital on this violin
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<p>Thanks so much for my <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a>!</p>
<p><strong>I was in my first recital </strong>this weekend here in the Toronto area! I played <em>Twinkle Twinkle</em> and two duets with my teacher! I have learned so much. <br /><br />Thought you would enjoy the pic!</p>
ByAngela D.
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Nicer tone than expected
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<p>I just got the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">Fiddlestix</a> an hour ago, it arrived safe and sound and I am thrilled.</p>
<p><strong>It has a much nicer tone than I expected and I just want to play it and not go to work this afternoon!<br /></strong><br />Thanks so much for the <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a>, the lovely little <a href="{{store url='jewelry-violin-brooches-pins.html'}}">pin</a> you enclose, all of it! <br /><br />I will recommend you to anyone I can. I'm sure I will be coming back for more. I'll definitely keep looking back at the site.</p>
ByMegan S.
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It was a pleasure buying this quality violin
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<p>The 1/8 size <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> arrived safe and sound at the beginning of this week, and that we're very happy with the purchase. My daughter loves finally having a violin to call her own and <strong><em>her teacher had very complimentary things to say about the instrument's quality.</em></strong><br><br><strong>It was a pleasure buying an instrument from you. Even though I wasn't making a huge purchase, you treated me as if I were. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Clearly you're in this business because you love playing, teaching and inspiring others to enjoy music as much as you do.</strong><br><br>We'll be back for more as my daughter grows and continues to play.</p>
ByChristopher S.
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Wonderful violins, Teacher approved
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<p>Thank you for the wonderful <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violins</a>. <strong>Our teacher approved. I think they sound great for the size and look impressive. <br><br></strong>We will definitely be keeping them [after the <a href="{{store url='in-home-trials-14-or-more-days-with-free-symphony-violinist-guidance'}}">trial</a>].</p>
BySietske G.
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Excellent
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<p>The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">Violin</a> arrived on Saturday <em>safe and sound.</em> <br><br>Annie is thrilled! The <a href="{{store url='cases-more/books.html'}}">books</a> are lovely and special thanks for the <a href="{{store url='cases-more/gift-items.html'}}">little treats</a>. You went to a great deal of trouble. <br><br>We will pass along your cards to other musically-inclined folk and to Annie's teacher. Thanks!</p>
ByMichaelle S.
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Very good first violin and we will be back
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<p>Austin received his <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> on Friday and was <strong><em>very excited. </em></strong>The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> was in<em> very good condition. <br /><br /></em>Thanks for the <a href="{{store url='cases-more/gift-items.html'}}">extra goodies</a>. I will certainly contact you when he out grows this 1/4 violin.</p>
ByRandy L.
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Violins for the Trinidad Violin Project
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<p>The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violins</a> that the Rotary Club of Westmount ordered from you from were delivered to the Rotary Club of Maraval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, last month, and were <strong><em>very warmly received by those responsible for the music program...</em></strong><br /><br />I've attached several photos that I took while there. <br /><br />Again, many thanks for your help without which this project would remain just an idea!</p>
ByDon MacKinnon, Rotary Club of Westmount
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Great timing, violin looks and sounds great
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<p>The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">violin</a> arrived yesterday, and Kevin's class starts tomorrow, so the timing worked out. <br /><br /><strong><em>The <a href="{{store url='fiddlestix-budget-violin-outfits-discontinued-after-5-year-customer-economic-recovery-program.html'}}">instrument</a> looks good and sounds good... </em></strong> Kevin was very excited to get it, and his sister couldn't wait to get her hands on it... <br /><br />Thanks for your advice and for getting the violin to us on time.</p>
