Music Equipment - Where to buy? (1 Viewer)

[kow_dude]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy a violin.

I was wondering if anyone could make a recommendation on where to buy music equipment?

Thanks in adv.

 

[all.time.fiend]

billy hyde has a small strings collection.
ebay will get you a really really cheap one.

the sydney string centre in willoughby is probably your best bet though. excellent customer service too.
http://www.violins.com.au/location.htm

 

[kow_dude]

Thanks for that. What about "AllansMusic" located at 228 Pitt st Sydney?

www.allansmusic.com.au

They have nice music equipment on display but i'm not sure if their prices are at rip-off or reasonable.

 

[mr_brightside]

All australian music stores will mark up on music equipment.

eBay or shipping from the states is the most cost effective if you are looking for quality stuff at a decent price.

 

[Aplus]

Thanks for that. What about "AllansMusic" located at 228 Pitt st Sydney?

www.allansmusic.com.au

They have nice music equipment on display but i'm not sure if their prices are at rip-off or reasonable.

Yeah, I got most of my piano stuff from Allans.

 

[all.time.fiend]

i always thought allans was ridiculously overpriced even though they constantly have some sort of 'sale' on

 

[goony]

The violinery in linfield (google it).

Dickson's music (chatswood) and Allan's (City) have a small range too.

 

[kow_dude]

I revisited Allansmusic and they had student violins (full size) at reasonable prices, $179 being the cheapest (which had the violin + bow + case and something).

I also went to Violinery as suggested by goony and their violins were way too expensive. The cheapest "student" package was at $595.

 

[44Ronin]

All australian music stores will mark up on music equipment.

eBay or shipping from the states is the most cost effective if you are looking for quality stuff at a decent price.

Yes but that equals no warranty.

 

[ur_inner_child]

billy hyde/allans music/go to sydney conservatorium of music, look at their noticeboards for a second hand one.

 

[mr_brightside]

Yes but that equals no warranty.

If you're buying decent equipment you don't need a warranty.