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Bring
your child in to your local Rick's so a product
specialist can size the violin to the child's
arm length. The child's hand needs to reach the
curve of the headstock. Your child may need to
go through a couple of sizes as they grow. For
young kids you may want to rent until they play
a full size or 4/4 instrument. See our rental
page for details. |
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One
of the most common question asked a music retailer
is "Why are some strings more expensive
than others?" Simple answer is that the
more expensive string usually apply further
steps to make them last longer. Like freezing
them, wrapping them with Gortex, or even gold
plating them. Phosphor Bronze tend to last longer
than just bronze (acoustic strings) and nickel
plated tend to out live just steel (electric).
As far as what brands are better, . . that's
all preference, you just have to try a few to
find what works for you.
Buying
strings for someone else
Unless
you know exactly what they use your better off
not guessing. Strings come in different weights
and types. |
