Schoenbach 220/Eastman VL80 Comparison

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

To my ears the Eastman sounded fuller smoother. Thank you for comparison.

[@ThePrairieFiddler]

I think they are very even. Unfortunately, my playing isn't quite good enough to really get a good comparison.

[@parsakalantari7488]

very nicely done

[@tonyg9442]

Awesome review thank you!

[@wowtac547]

I’m interested in what your thoughts are on the sinoman violins especially there $500-$1000 range. I’ve heard some people compare Eastman and them every now and then and they seem like a good option

[@ThePrairieFiddler]

@@wowtac547 They could be. I'm sorry, but I haven't any experience with them. I did have a Scott Cao 750E. It was pretty good.

[@GodAnd_I]

How would one know what type of Eastman violin they have ?

[@ThePrairieFiddler]

Should have a label inside that indicates VL80, VL100, VL305 ETC. I believe it goes up to 605 but they also make other brands such as Doetch. My opinion is they don't start getting to be decent quality until 305 or better.

[@GodAnd_I]

@@ThePrairieFiddler mine reads N1400 and No. V44. What does this mean?

[@ThePrairieFiddler]

@@GodAnd_I I'm not entirely sure, but N1400 is possibly of their Dunov line? I think that's in the higher end. Don't quote me on this, as I'm by no means an expert.

[@abhijithas1015]

Sir mendini mv300 or mendini mv400 better for a begginer?

[@ThePrairieFiddler]

I don't really know how they rate their violins by model number, but I think one should always buy the best instrument they can afford. Keep in mind though that price doesn't always dictate quality.

[@Jleed989]

I bought a Strobel ML 85 at a yard sale for 100 usd. Pretty good violin but the action is so high nobody could fiddle on it .

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

How long have you been playing Glen?

[@ThePrairieFiddler]

In this video, a couple years. Ima little better now, but I'm afraid age is gonna be a canceling factor. Lol

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

@@ThePrairieFiddler - you're doing very well. I'm 73 and have played guitar for many years. I have been playing fiddle for several years longer than you, and I can play some fancier stuff, but you are more consistent and your overall intonation is better than mine. Keep up the good work.