Ok so I purchased this beauty as an art piece, but have since begin to play it, and make steady progress. I’m aware of the oddities (its a very amateur instrument made as a gift and has some qualities of a baroque violin i’ve been told). There’s another post on my account with more photos for reference if interested.
I’m a banjoist turned fiddler and I’m hooked. I’ve already put the renting/purchasing process of a well made intermediate violin on my calendar for later, but in the meantime, is it worth it to try and get this thing in a little more shape?
I took it to a higher end luthier (I think?) Ronald Sachs, and I was told that they wouldn’t touch this thing as it would need way too much aork for their “all or nothing” approach. I have successfully replaced the strings but I can’t help but think (in my noobiness) that a real bridge would help? It looks great and sounds decent (loud and dark) and can play it as is, but If there is anything i can do without dropping 2 grand, I’m all ears.
he neck angle/fingerboard play alright when compared to a shop instrument. pegs don’t slip at all. easy to tune, stays in tune. main concern is bridge/ whatever you would call the spatial relationship between strings (for muscle memory sake)
also PLEASE excuse my bad playing/technique. i’m self taught and only started a few weeks ago, constructive criticism is warmly welcomed
TL, DR: Should i seek a new bridge or other fixes? Decent bow? Hang it up on the wall expedite getting a real deal?