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Scan 317
An Encyclopedia of the Violin, 1925
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1in question for a reasonable length of time before deciding definitely on its acquisition. In this way the prospective purchaser will have plenty of time to study and examine in detail the instrument which he thinks of buying, and cannot fail to discover whatever faults or weaknesses it may possess. He can easily come to a decision with regard to the sonority of the instrument, either by playing it himself or having it played for him in his home by some good violinist. An instrument played at a violin dealer's place of business will frequently have a sonorous tone, due to the fact that the glass in the show windows and counter cases tends to act as a resonator. The chief protection for the person without experience who wishes to purchase a violin is to enter into a transaction only with a dealer of established reputation.
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