| There are a number of violin shops where people | | | | shops that make their own violins can be more |
| can buy a violin. Many shops sell both new and | | | | expensive, but they often provide the best |
| used violins, giving buyers a number of options. | | | | customer service and help people find exactly |
| Many violin shops also offer violin rentals. New | | | | what they need. |
| violins can cost between two hundred and twenty | | | | Buying a used violin can be a great way to save |
| thousand dollars. Used violins can cost significantly | | | | money and still get a quality product. Used violins |
| less, but may be of lesser quality. Beginners and | | | | can have the same quality of new violins at half |
| students often choose to rent a violin from a | | | | the price. It is important to make sure that the |
| violin shop. | | | | violin is in good condition before handing over any |
| There are different types of violin shops. Some | | | | money. It is a good idea to get some type of |
| sell all kinds of musical instruments and offer | | | | warranty on used musical instruments in case |
| violins from several different manufacturers. | | | | they are defective and need to beo repaired. |
| Other violin shops may make their own violins and | | | | Many violin shops also offer violin rentals. Some |
| many not sell any other brands. Obviously, the | | | | people, especially children or high school students |
| larger stores will have a better selection, but they | | | | may lose interest in the instrument. It is good to |
| may not have the same type of knowledgeable | | | | be able to simply return it rather than have to |
| customer service and sales staff to help shoppers | | | | resell it if this happens. Violin rentals are very |
| find the right violin to fit their needs. Smaller violin | | | | economical, often costing as little as $20 a month. |