At the Metzler Vioin Shop, we put several hours of set-up work into each instrument. Bridges are carved to the proper height and shape for comfort. This work can only be done after years of proper training. At Metzler violins we have a skilled and well trained repair staff to set up every instrument which is sold in the shop. You cannot choose an instrument by brand name alone.
Sound quality varies from instrument to instrument, more than from brand to brand.
Two Suzuki violins can look identical, yet sound completely different. A Rumanian cello may cost less than an equally well-made German cello, yet sound better. This is the area in which it is most difficult for a beginning student to make a choice. At Metzler Violins, we will play the instruments for you and show you what to look and listen for. A general music store or discount catalog may have a particular brand of instrument which is cheaper than the same brand at a first rate violin shop.