Any uke players who also play violin/fiddle?

[JEngle1122]

Just curious how it is switching back and forth between fingerings and such.

I still pick up a violin about once every two years to play at a Christmas program for a friend. But I'd like to play more regularly again. Actually, kind of thinking about getting an electric violin. Just to try something new, and wouldn't have to worry about the expense, humiditiy, threat of danger, etc I used to worry about with my conventional violin.

Thanks.

 

[casualmusic]

I’m fond of carbon fibre for all season durability:

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Carbon Fiber Violins

Easy response, direct contact with the instrument, sound rich in overtones - these are the carbon violins from mezzo-forte. There are no better ones - see for yourself! Awarded - with the German Musical Instrument Prize 2015 !

www.mezzo-forte.de

https://luisandclark.com/

 

[ploverwing]

I can't really play my violin much any more (not that I was particularly good to begin with), I find it pretty uncomfortable on my shoulder now. But yeah, I pick it up now and then. I didn't have too much trouble because the music I know for violin is hardwired into my fingers. If I had to learn something new, well that might be a problem, lol! And then I might suffer the translation problem again that I did when I was first learning ukulele (I kept wanting to use violin brain and fingering, it was so annoying), but I suspect it would work out quicker this time, since I hold the instruments completely differently and have some music hardwired into the system now for the uke.

 

[JEngle1122]

I’m fond of carbon fibre for all season durability:

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fiddlershop.com

Carbon Fiber Violins

Easy response, direct contact with the instrument, sound rich in overtones - these are the carbon violins from mezzo-forte. There are no better ones - see for yourself! Awarded - with the German Musical Instrument Prize 2015 !

www.mezzo-forte.de

https://luisandclark.com/

How does carbon fibre compare in terms of sound? Does it sound plasticy? I guess even if it did, I'm trying to be open to new things. An my non-violin friends probably won't hear it the way I do (i,e, they may not care at all)

 

[Down Up Dick]

I was gonna pick up a violin somewhere and give it a try. I play mandolins mostly, so I’m usta the tuning (GDAE), and I thought that would be a start. However, I really have too many irons in the fire now, so I dropped the idea.

 

[casualmusic]

How does carbon fibre compare in terms of sound? Does it sound plasticy? I guess even if it did, I'm trying to be open to new things.

An my non-violin friends probably won't hear it the way I do (i,e, they may not care at all)

Attached are links to videos about carbon fibre violins. Listening with headphones helps get more from youtube sound clips.


Carbon fibre instruments are durable against impacts, temperature extremes and changes, humidity lows and highs. Will survive hot cars, and won’t sound muffled in cold or damp conditions.

I’m familiar with four carbon fibre violin brands, and would be happy with three of the brands.

Note: I play folk, celtic, country, bluegrass, rock song circles 50/50 outdoors/indoors, and am smitten by my carbon fibre RainSong dreadnought guitar.



Donner - $400
. Very basic. Needs much improvement

Glasser - $950 kit
. Sounds as good or better than similar price intermediate wood violins. My ears say it’s a tad mellow and I like it.
. Early version has wood bridge and sound post. Recent versions use all carbon fibre. Both sound good. Used versions are becoming available at good prices.
. Weighs slightly more (6-8oz) more than wooden violins. And the music store said Glasser electric pickups are heavier than add-in’s.
. Dark burgundy colour is inconspicuous. Other colours are available.
. Great choice for outdoor sessions.
. Durability and affordable price means I’m not worried about risks of damage or loss at sessions (looking ahead to when I’ll be good enough to take it to sessions).

Acoustic Violins

shop.glasserbows.com

Mezzo Forte - Evo $1350, Design Line $1750, Premium $4800
. Each level has it’s tone profile
. Sound is equivalent to similar grade wooden violins
. Approx same weight as wood
. https://www.mezzo-forte.de/gb/22-carbon-fiber-violin

Luis and Clark - $6000
. Expert grade
. Approx same weight as wood
. Beyond my budge
. YoYo Mah plays the cello version at outdoor events.
. https://luisandclark.com/the-instruments/the-violin/

Other ideas:
A. Five strings
. Violin + low C
. Viola + low C; bigger body means stronger low C
B. Cello: becoming popular at folk and bluegrass sessions
. Cello
. Viola + octave viola strings = cello range



A few videos from YouTube:














https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U7pBu6Bqdnk


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OHexubGfe7Q


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9v9jxHDJszg&pp=ygUTY2FyYm9uIGZpYnJlIHZpb2xpbg==

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LkNAPDgZmMg

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=19WZ52sqgY0&pp=ygUbVHdvIHNldCBjYXJib24gZmlicmUgdmlvbGlu

Original Glasser with wood bridge:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q1B0nMYkKYk&pp=ygUbZ2xhc3NlciBjYXJib24gZmliZXIgdmlvbGlu

Recent Glasser with carbon fibre bridge:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T0kLaXaBN_U&pp=ygUaRmlkZGxlcnNob3AgZ2xhc3NlciB2aW9saW4=

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_3ZlqNTAPtU

Ukulele crush vs car/truck:

CAR vs KLOS CARBON FIBER Ukulele

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mHRWjkYU_dk&t=739s

 

[Troou2]

I have a Yamaha YEV 4 string. I play it through either a Yamaha tabletop amp or a Fishman Performer. I like to use pedals through the Fishman. Pitchfork is fun as well as all the interesting delay pedals out there. I can get some pretty wild stuff with that. If you can set it up in stereo it's pretty cool. Not sure how good it is but it's fun!

 

[JEngle1122]

Not sure how good it is but it's fun!

That's a pretty darn good endorsement

 

[Rllink]

I have a fiddle that my grandfather brought home from WWI. I did not know him, he died when my mom was three. She played it in high school. I have it hanging above the stairs going down to the bar in the basement. I don't know how to play it. I play the uke and guitar and I play out a lot. I just don't have the time nor inclination to start in on something new and I doubt I ever will.