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Jim Fisher

U.S.

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Expertise

Please Note: For an accurate appraisal of your instrument's value or history, I must advise you to take it to a local luthier or string shop for a professional evaluation. It's really not possible to do this via email.

However, I am happy to answer other questions about violins, bows, violin playing, and violin/bow repair. I can also talk with you about what bows, rosin, strings, cases, shoulder rests, etc. might work best for you and your particular instrument. (There are some great new products on the market.) I've taught violin and fiddle playing for the past 15 years and will answer questions about playing and technique.

Experience in the area

Thirty years of study and experience in violin performance, including 4 years undergraduate work with Dr. Klemmet Hambourg at Lebanon Valley College. Training in violin and bow repair at the Violin Institute at the University of New Hampshire. Day to day experience with the instruments in my shop (www.FisherViolins.com) and meeting the needs of my customers.

Organizations

NAAM, ASTA

Education/Credentials

Four years of undergraduate work in violin performance with Dr. Klemmet Hambourg at Lebanon Valley College. Certificates in Violin Repair & Maintenance as well as Bow Repair and Rehairing from the Violin Institute at the University of New Hampshire.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
charles	04/16/12	10	10	10	jim was very nice and to the .....
Burro	03/05/12	10	10	10	Thanks, again, Jim!!!
Burro	02/27/12	10	10	10
Kevin	02/27/12	10	10	10
Kevin	02/26/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Jim Fisher

2012-05-06 Violin:

Hi Janice, Thanks for your question. I'm really not an expert in history or identification (please see my profile) But, that sounds like a great heirloom to have. The 'Nippon' label, assuming it

2012-04-24 Joseph Kloz violin:

Hi Maxine, Thank you for your question. What you have is almost certainly a student-level factory instrument. Although instruments are still being made in Germany under the Klotz family name, the

2012-04-15 nikolaus amati violin:

Hi again Charles, Unfortunately, looking at this picture, I really can't tell you much more than I already have. It appears to be quite old and has not been well cared for, though it has seen a great

2012-04-14 nikolaus amati violin:

Hi Charles, I'm afraid that's not much to go on. Although Nicolaus Amati was a noted 17th century violin maker, this is not an instrument made by Nicolaus Amati. It is a factory instrument. However

2012-04-14 choosing strings:

Hi Joy, Thanks for your question. It would be helpful to know more about what strings you've tried and liked/not liked. Perhaps it would be best for you to call our shop directly (800-372-4151) so

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