Anyone know where I can get an appraisal for my 30 year old violin ?

Answer 1

I would go to a reputable music store (that sells/deals with string instruments), or a repair shop, or maybe ask a professional (do you know any violin teachers?).

Since they deal with the market, especially a music store, they'll be able to give you a good answer. Also, they can tell you real quick if the instrument is even worth anything, and also let you know if some minor repairs might up the value a lot.

Answer 2

You should go to a respected luthier in your community. Look under "violins" in the yellow pages, and if there isn't anything there, you will need to talk to some local string teachers who will know who the good local string people are. Methods of locating string teachers: http://beststudentviolins.com/PedagogyTech.html#1

Answer 3

If you know a luthier he could tell you who does that. One told me that, but i didn't want to pay to do it.
Also,you could contact a music store that sells violins, and they could refer you to someone that does this.
also,
http://sharmusic.com/repair.asp
shar music does repairs, and could probably tell you who does appraisals just click on the link , there is a phone number on this link you can call to talk to them.

Answer 4

Go to any music store, such as Volkweins, Kleebs, or other chains. Smaller, personal stores should also be a good appraisal spot.