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Helllo! I received your violin very fast… it is really beautiful!! It looks even better than in these photos…tjhe sound is vibrant, mellow … with sweet tone . I am serioulsy thinking about playing the Beethoven violin concerto with it. it is sounding great, I am using eva pirazzi strings. The Violin festival is called “VIOLINISIMO 2007″ and it will take place in Maracaibo City, Venezuela. If i like my own performance, then I will send you a little bit of the video ! So Wish me luck for the concert!!! I cant thank you enough!!!
with all the best wishes!
Camilo Acosta

Two months ago i bought a 5 Star Performa. I never thought that a violin at this price range can have so much appeal. I’ve actually underestimated its’ beauty. And then during ensemble practice my colleagues made comments that the varnish is very nice and the tone is very sweet. The volume is not loud, but it’s loud enough for playing Baroque repertoires. I think the Performa is also perfect for the advancing student. The sound is good enough for playing solo in a small concert hall. Above all, the price is perfect. I wish to see more of the tiger flamed and fractional sizes (1/2 to 3/4) for bidding.

I recently bought an Emiliai violin from Ovistringse. It arrived in lovely condition in an unexpected very nice violin case. I am very happy with the purchase. The violin meets my expectations and more. It is a nice violin with lovely tone, very reasonably priced. The service was fantastic. Very prompt with great communication from JP. It was great to be able to track the violin as it shipped into Australia. I am a very satisfied customer and I would be most happy to buy from the Old Violin House again. Thank you

I bought recently a Vecchio Violin from Jehpin to try. I regreted at first not having bought the one piece back Vecchio, but then when I beheld the two piece maple back violin with my own eyes, I fell in love with it almost at that instant. I’m impressed by the workmanship of a violin at this price. It does have a very warm tone that is somewhat “dark” , which is rare in a new violin. I have placed a new set of Medium Gauge Alliance Vivace from Corelli and I find that they match very well. What I love most about this violin is the light weight and the impressive volume that is not sharp. It’s very hard to put down once you start playing. Of all the violins I bought from Jehpin, this is my favourite. Well, I also like the Performa but this is lighter.

The “Birdeyes” violin which I bought from Ovistrings some four months ago has settled down to be a very good instrument. When the price is taken into account, the quality is superb! A nicely balanced tone on all strings, responsive and easy to play: I certainly intend to buy from Ovistrings again. Many thanks!

We were so very pleased with the beautiful hand varnished violin we purchased from JP. Not only is the sound as beautiful as the violin but the customer service, information and overall experience of purchase from ovistrings was very pleasant.

We are excited to share our experience of quality and professionalism to our entire family. We are looking forward to future purchases and would like to thank Jehpin for making this a wonderful first purchase experience.

JP replied to our emails quickly and was able to provide us with information regarding a violin that was not pictured on his website. He came through and provided excellent customer service and information for us and made it possible for us to purchase our beautiful violin.

Keep up the excellent workmanship Jehpin!
Sincerely,
Michael & Mona Lisa Embry

Dear ovistrings, It was a pleasure doing business with you.
I can only recommend Jehpin to future custumers. I especially liked the detailed information (many pictures) about the instrument.
Excellent service. Congratulation.
Thank you for the great violin.
Adrianne

I’d just like to share some good thoughts that I have about my dealings with Jehpin. I have bought several violins from him. The violins range from being “good for the money” to being fine instruments, better than just “good for the money”. Jehpin keeps trying to improve the quality of the instruments he brings “to market”, he is easy to talk to (he is very good about answering questions and responds quickly to emails), and from my experiences, he just seems to be a good guy in general. He packs the instruments well, and has them shipped fairly quickly (especially considering the distance they travel). I’m looking forward to doing more business with him in the future, and hope he has a good year.

Dear ovistrings,

It was a pleasure doing business with you. The bows are fantastic!!! The tone and response is phenomenal. I’m very pleased with the product you provide and the craftsmanship is impeccable! I’m very pleased with the whole communication/buying experience. EXCELLENT!!!

Thank you again,
Denis

I recently bought two violins the Old Violin House and have been very pleased. All I needed to do was replace the bridge with one more flat for my playing style, but for someone who plays classical the bridge that comes with it will do great. I play bluegrass music and this violin cuts well in a band. Someone who plays bluegrass has to contend with loud banjos and this violin can do it. I was really impressed with the tones this instrument has. The violin is very well balanced with deep bass notes with an excellent E string response. The midrange A and D string is right in there as well. I have had others come up to me and comment on how well it projects in the band. It came to me with a wonderful light case as well. This violin is starting to settle down and play in well now after a few weeks. You can not get a violin like this for the price from any dealer in the states anywhere. All I can say who ever the maker is has got his act together in the making and finish department. My experience is around forty years playing in bands and I have been exposed to alot of violins during that time. you can not go wrong purchasing one for yourself. I bet you will be happy with it.

I just received my first Opera model violin from ovistrings, and I think it is a very fine instrument in that it looks very nice, was almost completely set-up (just needed to have the bridge cut down just a tiny bit to lower the action), and it has a very nice smooth and rich tone (not too dark, not bright, just warm, balanced, sweet, and fairly focused). It is one of the best new instruments I have tried, and it even sounded very good with the steel strings that came installed on it (which actually aren’t too bad at all – but they would be better used with a fine tuner tailpiece – for tuning concerns). Thanks a lot for the great sevice and the fine instrument.

-Peter

I recently bought a Vecchio. I had the boxwood pegs and chin rest replaced with ebony, had a luthier lower the bridge for my tiny hands, and put Obligato strings on it. The sound of this instrument with the new strings is superb! The G and D are velvety and deep, and the A and E ring without being piercing. I couldn’t be happier with my violin. The projection is enough to fill a church without a mic, and the violin reaches the back pews even when being played pianissimo. I was thrilled at the volume this violin produced, even with its original workshop strings.

My only regret is that there is no label inside. I would really like to have the luthier’s label, which would certainly add to the appreciation of the instrument over the years. An anonymous violin doesn’t command the same respect as a violin with a luthier’s name in it. I would still recommend the Vecchio to anyone without reservation. You cannot find a better sound anywhere for the price. My advice to anyone who is contemplating buying one is to get it now, before they become more expensive.

Thanks, for a perfectly beautiful violin.

Bonnie

I want to thank you for the courage to produce and market violins based on the Tertis model. From the moment it arrived and got tuned up I was pleased with the resonance which is even, clear, and sweet across all four strings, with every indication that upon ripening with careful playing will emerge into a rich sounding violin. The materials and workmanship are of very high quality and make for an aesthetically beautiful instrument. I have loaned it to a young talented student, but now I doubt that I’ll get it back as she wants to buy it from me. Maybe I’ll end up getting another! At any rate, I can surely recommend Jehpin’s violins not only for the qualities mentioned above, but for the the kind, expeditious, and professional manner in which he handled the transaction. Thank you. Joseph

I HAVE BOUGHT THREE VIOLINS FROM OVISTRINGS I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND HIM-I WILL BUY MORE FROM HIM I AM SURE IN THE FUTURE-THEY ARE OF GOOD QUALITY= AS NICE AS SOME OF MY HIGHER PRICED VIOLINS-AND A GREAT PERSON TO DEAL WITH-HE WANTS YOU TO BE HAPPY WITH YOUR PURCHASE AND TRIES HIS BEST I THINK TO BE SURE YOU AR

Hi Guys!

Are you still looking for good violin and searching around Ebay? You should get Jehpin’s violin.

I am music student at University of Illinois studying piano. I got some interest in the violin playing. And I bought mine about a month ago. The transaction was very smooth, and shipping takes about a week from my purchase.

I bought Opera Antique Stradivarius Pro model. When I saw the violin at first, I just loved it so much. (I think it looks much better than picture on ebay) I took a new picture with my good camera (Canon 30D + 35mm EF lens) About a month now, my violin sound is breaking in, and the tone is getting better. After I bought this violin, I joined one Korean blog for whom loves violin. I put my pictures on this page and I also recorded with professional recorder at the school. So you can see my violin with better looking and listen to the VIOLIN SOUND!!!

I am beginner for violin, but I ask my friend to play a little bit with my violin. She is very nice violin player at the school. She just grabbed it and playing scales and a little bit of Sibelius. Now You can get confidence on your buying from Jehpin. Hope you enjoy my pictures and sound clip as well :)

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Really too many to list. I hope these comments from my earlier buyers can put you at ease from buying online from me. :)

Happy Bidding!
Ovistrings