Dimitrov

Rich singing tone with a powerful projection

[My 13 year old daughter was] looking for a violin with a rich singing tone with a powerful projection... She likes the Dimitrov violin.

Daughter said, "There are no wolf tones anywhere on the violin. Violins I played before always had one or more wolf tones."

Thank you for free [upgrade to] strings.

[REVIEW: Google, 5 stars] Five Stars.

September 12, 2021

Wonderful sounding violin!!!

I have been very happy with the gorgeous sound of my Dimitrov violin.

It has ample projection and feels easy to play, no wolf tones, very even, and has that indescribable sweet yet powerful presence in the sound.

No better violin, past or present, and I have played on some of the best.

July 21, 2021

A beautiful instrument provided with considerate, extensive service

The violin looks and sounds wonderfully. Probably you already know that from having enjoyed playing it a bit already.

We have wanted to conserve your efforts, which is why we've told you what we know, and don't, and we very much appreciate the "copious," helpful information you have been sending us and the time and effort you have expended to help us as ongoing customers.

Mr. Dimitrov does seem to be dedicated to his craft and also a nice person, plus his relationship with you is important; he had written us that you have been his dealer in Canada for 10 years and that he knows you well from that standpoint.

The certificate appears very thorough and professional, and it fits with it being a bench made instrument related to the personal attention of Mr. Dimitrov in its inception.

Thank you for this very thorough and informative insurance letter. It appears to be exactly what we would need for such an instrument. We look forward with great anticipation to seeing it this week. So, we're set for now, thanks to your and Mityo's efforts.

We thank you... for sending Mityo's beautiful instrument to us and for all your considerate, extensive care and attention to our preferences and musical needs.

All your attention to detail and for the helpful information you provided and working hard to complete this transaction... It is obvious why and how your business is successful.

August 26, 2020

Absolutely beautiful

Tonight at dinner my patient and caring wife sat with me and watched one of Mitio Dimitrov's videos (where he carves a violin scroll). She did her very best to seem interested and impressed and I very much appreciated her effort!

She was very impressed with the care and patience demonstrated in Mitio's work and she does think the violin I have purchased looks absolutely beautiful. I asked her to remember the visual beauty of the violin when she hears me trying to bow the strings on my Dimitrov violin!!

[UPDATE: 13 months later]
I wanted to send you this little update, and a huge thank you! Approximately 13 months ago I purchased from you the 2016 Mityo Dimitrov. When I wrote you, I explained that I was recently retired and I was pursuing my life long dream of learning to play the violin.

I was so very confused by all of the advice/guidance out there about what to buy for an instrument. I had been a regular reader of your website for a couple of years, and my instincts told me I could trust you for advice and guidance.

During our exchanges of communication, I shared with you that learning the violin is something I would be doing the rest of my days and I was looking to purchase my lifetime violin from you. I was not interested in having to change up instruments as my abilities progressed.

With your advice and guidance, I purchased from you the 2016 Mityo Dimitrov. When she arrived at my home December of 2018, I was blown away at what a beautiful instrument it was.

I started lessons in January of 2019, and I have been faithfully continuing with those lessons each week since then. Earlier this year my teacher connected me with a couple of other adult beginners she is teaching and we have started a little string ensemble. We get together once a week for an hour and we are learning to play together.

What an amazing experience this has been for me. This past Christmas our little ensemble played a couple of shows at three different senior homes (they are a very forgiving audience!) which was so enjoyable. We just played at a small recital yesterday and later this spring we are playing together in a small music festival.

Before I started taking lessons, I had no intention of doing exams. I am having so much fun, I have changed my mind and this coming June, I will be doing my grade 2 RCM exam.

I just wanted to share this little story with you, because I am so appreciative for the help you provided me. I have been playing my Mityo Dimitrov for one year now and I love it more than the day I first set my eyes on it!

It is am absolutely beautiful work of art and I will cherish it forever. I love the sound it produces and it is truly my forever instrument.

Every time I hear of someone who is looking for a violin I always refer them to your website and I share with them my wonderful experience with you.

October 29, 2018

Oh, Wow! Stunningly gorgeous violin with magnificent tone

The Dimitrov arrived safely! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Not only is it stunningly gorgeous, the tone is magnificent! It is everything I desired--lush, warm and sweet! The sound is so incredibly pleasing to my ear and senses (and it's still just a baby!). What is a surprise (oh, duh) is how incredibly easy it is to play and to tune!

Cue Matchmaker music from Fiddler on the Roof… Matchmaker, you've done it again!
Thank you for the note and surprise. Bulgarian Rose…how appropriate!

Rhiannon, it is very easy and a pleasure to be a continued customer with you. Not only are you an experienced player and teacher, you are an upfront and honest businesswoman with integrity who loves what she does!

[UPDATE: 4 weeks later] I just LOVE my violin! You have no idea what happiness and joy I feel to finally have my "forever" violin! The good news is that I am participating in a virtual ensemble doing Ashokan Farewell!

Having just started lessons in October 2012, it is a definite learning and s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g experience for me!

[UPDATE]
To Mr. Dimitrov: I am now the very proud and grateful owner of this wonderful Guarneri del Gesu 1743! Words cannot express how happy I am with this incredible violin.

I wrote Rhiannon Nachbaur at Fiddleheads.ca who helped me pick it out that the sound is everything I wanted--lush, warm and sweet!

The violin itself is just beautiful and feels so good in the hand. Thank you for making this beautiful instrument.

March 13, 2013

Wonderful Christmas time trial with a violin my daughter loves

. We enjoyed having the violins over Christmas, and Lauren took a real shine to the Dimitrov.

We played quite a few violins, and she is still loving this one.

Lauren was so happy when I told her we were going to purchase it. She is sounding really good!

Rhiannon was great to deal with and I would not hesitate to recommend her shop to others! She sent a free violin pin and Lauren loved it.

December 28, 2011

A wonderful instrument from a shop I recommend enthusiastically

I did the second test with the violin today, after my luthier made some sound adjustments, and decided to buy it from you.

It's a wonderful instrument!

Thanks to Rhiannon for the kind emails, feedback and thoughts. I wasn't expecting a so nice emails! I knew not matter what violin I decide, I got an excellent impression of you and your business and will always recommend you enthusiastically.

There is some market in Germany, I think, for good modern violins from east european makers. Even more so considering the personal help and attention at this shop!!!

July 19, 2011

Impressive projection - Easy Transaction

The Dimitrov violin arrived today safe and sound… and speaking of sound …it sounds great!

My daughter has nicknamed it "Boomer" because of its volume; it has impressive projection doesn't it? I don't think it will take long for her to break it in.

She was quite surprized and excited when it arrived; she had been showing your website to a friend to show her where we got her bow from, and my daughter had zeroed in on Mitio's violin … never imagining I was going to actually buy it for her!

This transaction seemed almost too easy - thanks for all your help!

Please let the maker know we are happy with it, and it is being played by very capable hands! If my daughter uses it for a performance soon and I can get good footage, I will pass a video clip along to you.

October 20, 2010