Elida

What people have been saying about our own Exclusive range of violins, etc.

Not only have we received a lot of praise for the stringed instruments that we sell from Gliga of Romania but we also get a contstant flow of very nice things said about our own Exclusive range of violins which we import from China. Obviously we are doing something right!

STUDENT

Violin:  The pegs work! They’re not jammed! I used to see violins in school music cupboards where you could see the air through the gaps in the peg holes … It feels much more like a violin than [popular brand of coloured violin] Isn’t the bridge thin! Yes, it’s not bad at all for a student violin. (teacher quote)

Violin:  I told the teacher I had bought it on the internet and she asked “Are you mad?” but then she looked at it and said "wow! It's really well made" She was glad it was not a [popular budget brand] as apparently some of those belonging to her students fall apart!  Her other comments included words of approval for its nice looks and feel, and the quality of the pegs. Considering the strings she found the sound very positive. She considered the bow to be very good for a beginner’s outfit, easily outclassing the basic [popular student brand] by miles! No problems with the bridge and overall virtually on a par with the [popular ebony fitted student brand]. The only criticism was that the strings sounded rather metallic but not more than Chinese violins generally. In fact she considered the instrument made well enough to justify upgrading the strings which she would NEVER recommend with a [popular student brand]!

Violin:  Even this one is miles better than the [popular student brand] (teacher quote)

Violin:  The school was so impressed that they want some more please.

Violin (bow):  The basic level genuine Peking hazel-twig bow you sent is actually fine, and millions of times better than the bow for my other 1/8th size.  (teacher quote)

Cello:  Fast delivery and very well packed. Fantastic instrument.

Cello:  I just wanted to let you know how thrilled I am with the cello I bought through a ‘second chance auction on ebay. It was much better on arrival than expected. I have had it professionally set up and have just had my first lesson. I am an adult learner who has been learning to play the violin for the past year. I bought the cello because I have been having problems with my left hand and felt the hand position on a cello would be easier. I didn’t want to splash out on an expensive instrument in case I was physically unable to play and I researched instruments so as to get a playable one! My teacher has been very complimentary of the whole cello outfit and says the cello ‘fits me wonderfully’, it also plays beautifully. … at last I am fulfilling a lifetimes desire to play a cello and in the bargain my four young children are being spurred on to get involved in music!

OVERTURE

Violin:  Many thanks,it has a lovely tone and very playable!

Violin:  The teacher was very impressed.

SERENADE

Violin:  … though my inexperience limits the value of any opinion I may have, I think it sounds wonderful! Looking forward to hearing it being given a good 'work-out' by ---… she's a multi-instrumentalist, grade 8 violin and has been told she is good enough to teach; may be I'll get a reduced rate! Surprising how the 41 years since I played seem like just a few - it all feels so familiar. I expect to enjoy this new-found pleasure and who knows, I might be talking to you before long about an upgrade!

Violin:  (the teacher) was impressed .... pronounced (leading brand) to be a pile of junk by comparison !

Violin:  very nice.  This is a considerably preferable alternative to a [popular brand ebony fittings student model]  I would think.  (teacher quote)

INTERMEZZO

Violin:  Many thanks for your help and patience re the violin. Violin has been viewed and assessed by music teacher, violin teacher and not forgetting the player herself (11yr old daughter who has taken it to county strings today). All are extremely happy with the instrument and even i (ignorant person) can tell the difference between this new one and her old violin, it sounds lovely. I would happily purchase from you again and recommend to others
Violin:  My nine year old daughter is really pleased, as are we, with the quality and the sound!

Violin:  very nice.  This is a considerably preferable alternative to a [popular brand ebony fittings student model]  I would think.  (teacher quote)

Violin:  ... now THIS may well upset the apple cart ! I am very impressed indeed with it. Even with the cheese-wire strings, it is very good, and extremely pretty. It seems to me a serious competitor for the Gems 2, and cheaper ....  (teacher quote) (heretic!!)

Cello:  Lovely cello thanks.Will be back for violins for students,

Cello:  My cello is wonderful, the bow is perfect, I am totally delighted