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Expert Profile: Angelo Eftimeo

Expertise: Questions on Violins (and Violas, Cellos, and Bows) concerning care, value (roughly), and other information on string instruments and bows.

Experience in the area
Own a Violin shop in the Phoenix, AZ metro area, worked for many years with a Brazilian bow manufacturing company selling Pernambuco bows, Cello player, extensive contacts with most String shops around the US.

Organizations
VSA (Violin Society of America)

Publications
String Newsletter: "How to pick out the correct Bow", 2007

Education/Credentials
BS from Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY. Taught HS in AZ from 1981-1990. Extensive training in bow identification, care, and maintenance.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 950
Knowledge	9.86 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.86 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.89 Best of the best
Politeness	9.89 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		3
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		106

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	12/02/08
10	10	10	10	12/02/08
10	10	10	10	11/29/08
10	10	10	10	11/29/08
10	10	10	10	11/19/08

User Comments

Angelo Thank you for your answer. It was very detailed and provided all information I needed to make a decision. Also, I learned something I did no
(Donna Romaso on 12/02/08)

Very helpful Thanks so much!!!!!!
(Cheri on 12/02/08)

A nicely detailed and informative answer. much appreciated. Thank you.
(steven wheeler on 11/29/08)

Thank you for your help and sharing your expertise. You have been very helpful.
(Lynn on 11/29/08)

I appreciate all your help and expertise!
(Lynn on 11/19/08)

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Recent Answers from Angelo Eftimeo

2008-12-01 violin bow: Donna, 3 or 4 things to consider before deciding on price/value of this bow. First, is the light weight a positive or negative for your son? Many older French bows were in the 58-59 gram range while...

2008-11-30 Reg: Appraisal of an Antonius Stradiuarius Violin: Mr. Sundaram, Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but.... Your violin may have some value and be a great sounding instrument but it is NOT a Strad. First, no Strads were made in Germany and no history...

2008-11-28 Francesco Ruggeri Violin: Richard, Ruggieri Violins have a very good value if they are actual Ruggieri's. Many, just as is the case with Strad's, Guarneri's, Amati's, and others are copied after the past masters style. If...

2008-11-28 Violin History: Diane, I haven't found anything yet. I have some reference books that I haven't had time to get to but the closest so far has been Oliver Ditson (same time period) and Edward Dickerson (slightly different...

2008-11-27 Who made a particular violin and how much is it worth?: Christine, Not going to be able to give you too much information but here's what I have. The Violin is a copy of an Antonio Stradavarius violin, common since Strad's and Guarneri's are the most commonly...