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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1917
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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3Our constant aim is that, in its class, every old violin offered by us shall be unique in point of musical worth and value, to the end that one who buys from us an old violin at a modest price shall receive an instrument which, as far as it goes and in its class, is as desirable as the most expensive Stradivarius or Guarnerius. This is a feature of deep interest to violin lovers, collectors, students, and to the intending purchaser who is desirous of spending his money where he is certain of receiving proper value.
5We wish to call special attention to the artistic adjustment which every violin sold by us receives before leaving our establishment. Even a Stradivarius will not sound properly unless it is correctly adjusted. Without adjustment an instrument is never at its best—all the finer qualities being lost. We have had many years experience in the careful regulation of fine violins, and to this fact credit must be given, in a large measure, for the satisfaction which the violins from our collection afford. It is a matter too often overlooked by purchasers of violins because they do not understand its importance. We cannot emphasize too strongly the fact that without artistic repair and adjustment, disappointment usually follows; with it an instrument is a source of joy and pleasure forever. It means the difference between failure and success—between dissatisfaction and satisfaction.
7We call especial attention to a complete line of W. E. Hill & Sons, London, Bows, which we are now introducing. They are very exceptional in quality. This famous firm of violin makers and bow makers has a reputation which is not approached by any other European house.
9Obviously, in a catalog of this size, it is impossible to give anything like adequate descriptions of the various instruments listed, and we there-
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