Stringed Instruments Buying Guide - Stringed instruments, such as the violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, banjo, guitar, and mandolin, can offer a lifetime of playing pleasure. You'll find a vast array of stringed instruments and accessories from...
BUYING A VIOLIN,- Selecting Your Student's Violin - Buying a first violin for your student can present a daunting task. I have written this guide, including my own personal story, with the intent of helping you make your choice, while not breaking your budget....
A complete guide to buying a violin on Ebay - A Complete Guide to Buying a Violin on Ebay (or how to buy from description and pictures only without being able to try it out) Buying a violin "sight-unseen" from Ebay can be a tough decision, especially if...
Violin Buying - A Changed Market from the Past - The purchase of a Violin or other stringed instrument was once a matter of trust and reputation. I have studied, performed, and taught violin since the age of 8, which now approches a period of over 40 years....
Momoko Dolls - What, Why, How, Where! - Momoko Dolls - What, Why, How, Where!Introduction What is a Momoko doll? Why get one? What are they like? Where do I get them? Up until recently, I had no clue and no interest.I told my friends I didn't want...
Glass, What to look for and how to buy and sell - I have a few things I'd like to share about glass When looking for that nice peice of glass, do a search, look at the going prices. If the listing says nothing about chips, cracks, or missing parts...ASK pre...
Furniture Terms A to M - ACANTHUS LEAF Popular Greek decorative motif adapted from the acanthus plant. Found in almost all-classic design, notably the capital of the Corinthian column. ACORN TURNING Knob, pendant or foot shaped like...
Kensington Aluminum & Kensington Ware - I started to collect Kensington aluminum several years ago when I found a piece that reminded me of a tray my mother used to use. My mother used that Kensington tray to serve everything from cocktails and...