Violins are musical instruments that have been around since the early 1500's. They offer a very beautiful sound alone or that can be incorporated with many other types of instruments. If you would love to have one but can't afford the price you should look at getting a used one. Many music stores carry them on consignment for people that no longer have a use for them.
Sometimes the music stores will also offer you a warranty when they sale you a used violin. It could be that someone traded it in for a new model. Others have a policy though that they only offer a warranty on new violins so you may have to make a trade off in order to save money.
There are also plenty of used violins online you can choose from. However, it is best to buy one in person so you can examine it closely. You also want to be able to hold it and play it. Some used violins haven't been taken care of well so they don't sound good at all. You are taking a huge risk if you purchase a used violin online. You want to carefully inspect the body of the violin for signs of wear or cracks.
Make sure you get a good deal when you purchase a used violin. Many people just want to make some money by clearing out items they no longer need. You may get lucky and find an antique used violin as well. Of course these are going to cost you more but most are well taken care of.
Yet you will find that of all the musical instruments out there, violins tend to really hold up well. Even those that are hundreds of years old can play a tune with no problem. This is why so many families have them that they got from their parents or their grandparents.
Investing in a used violin is a good idea when you are just starting out as well. You may discover that the violin isn't the right type of instrument for you after all. Children often want to play the violin and then change their mind later. Should the person who got the used violin really stick with it they can always get a new one down the road.
