Musician Testimonials
Hi Chris You asked me (in April) to let you know what I thought of the 5 string violin and carbon fiber bow I bought from you. Well, I reckon I've been using it enough to know now, both for folk and a little jazz/standards work, so thought I would. I'm really enjoying the 5 string (and not having to cart around a viola as well as a violin :) ). It took me a while to get accustomed to it, but now that I am, I am really impressed. Lovely sound, even across all the strings and a pleasure to play. I still have to look occasionally to work out which string I'm playing on ... which says a lot about the evenness of tone and ease of playing I reckon. :) The carbon fiber bow I'm also enjoying. Again, once I worked out that I needed to use it differently (ie tighten it a lot less than I'm used to), it's a pleasure - more controllable and a more even sound. Many thanks :)
Hi Chris, I ended up purchasing the Genova 2 and I love the violin! It looks exactly like the picture (beautiful), the tone across all four strings are even, strong, and very clear in high positions. I can't wait to 'grow' into this violin over the next few years and see the sound mature even more. Thanks for everything! - Kevin
Chris -- The violin arrived about 20 minutes ago -- and I'm loving it!! The strings are just getting settled in -- and I know it will take a bit to wake up -- but I'm loving what I'm hearing already! THANK you for the wonderful instrument. I will be upgrading again in a year or so -- and I will surely consider a Gliga Professional or Maestro model at that time! Carol Purcell Rochester, Minnesota
Hi Chris, I must say that I'm loving my Gliga Genova. The richness of tone and the depth of its timber are mesmerizing. I have never played so warm and forgiving an instrument. I am thoroughly pleased and indebted to the craftsmanship, service, and professionalism of you and Gliga. Thank you! Now, however, I must name this beautiful instrument, and before her debut in the orchestra, I'd love to establish her title. I'd like to name her, "The Princess," and I was wondering if you could help me with this. Because I am so utterly impressed with my violin, I'd like her name to be in Romanian. My next question, then, is quite obvious. I've searched many, many online translators, and have narrowed the name down; however, I am not sure how to use the article "the" correctly. "Printesa," I believe, would be the version that I want...or is it "Principesa"? Either way, I'm not quite sure how "the" princess would appear in Romanian. Thanks again, Brian Doe
Dear Chris! Now our son has played on his new Gliga maestro violin for a couple of weeks. It's a beautiful, nice sounding violin and we are very satisfied. This is actually his third Gliga violin (the first one we bought was a professional 1/8 in 2005 and the second a maestro in 2006). To buy a violin over the internet without testing it might of course be a big risk but we have been more than satisfied each time. It's fantastic that these nice violins are built in small sizes so that children have the opportunity to play on good sounding instruments. Many thanks and Merry Christmas! Inger Dalene Sweden
Hello Chris, I told you already I'm the "proud owner" of 5 "Gliga" violins (and one "Hora"...) nothing for the Guinness book at all of course... but I have to say all these violins have of course a family resemblance (among them there is a professionnal "feel the grain") they are all nice, good looking, excellent craft work and it's always a great pleasure to have them in hand - dare I say the soft varnish has something sensual - and of course to play them; but the SUA remains the champion. I don't know why. Maybe it's the model or should i say made the best choice for me or simply I've been lucky ! Anyway, I'm not insane, believe me, when I say that I love your violins for their beautiful appearance (keep your secret secret about varnishing just carry on doing so) and for their sound, smooth, mellow and brilliant at once, for , yes : it exists a "Gliga-sound" which I do like especially. I tried several string sets, "Evah Pirazzi", "Obligato", Corelli Alliance with the different violins that I have. For the SUA you made the perfect choice with the "Dominant" Thank you again for all that Best regards Rene
I received this beautiful GEMS1 on Oct 30. Thank you for the quick service, allowing me to spend much of the weekend getting familiar with it. Its tone and responsiveness is superior to many violins I've tried at over twice its price. The slightest touch of the bow causes it to quietly sing and resonate with every note played. It is a welcome and drastic upgrade to the (very nice) Hoffman Etude it is replacing. As a fairly new violinist (less than a year), I care very much about what a given instrument can teach me. The responsiveness of this instrument has helped me identify imperfections in my bowing that were almost undetectable on my last violin. A thousand thanks for allowing me to chance to own such a work of art. Only one this is for sure - my next instrument will also be a Gliga. Sincerely, Robert Bowles PS. Please feel free to quote or post.
Chris, That's what I needed to know about the cases. I expect many grandchildren to be using these instruments, so I will continue to use sturdier cases, but I love your violins. I just realized that I have a picture of him playing the first violin I bought from you. I am attaching it. It was his first recital. I look forward to receiving my new bow. Regards, JoAnn Schlosser
This is more of a testimonial than an inquiry. I purchased a Gama 4/4 violin for my daughter. I was slightly apprehensive about buying one online, but the testimonials, complete with emails made me more confident in what I expected to receive. As cliche' as it might sound, you exceeded my expectations. I am not a musician, everyone in my family got that talent but me, but I have a fairly critical ear. I was very happy with the quality of the instrument. The sound is beautiful and we are constantly asked by people who have heard my daughter play where she got her violin. Some people are nervous about buying something expensive without getting to handle it first. I am one of those people, but I would buy from you again in a heartbeat. Thanks for a great product at a great price and for the fast delivery. As I said, it has been a few years since we bought it, and it has held up beautifully !
I just wanted to let you know that I am very pleased with my purchase of a 13" School Genial 2-Nitro viola. I bought this for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas (she will be thrilled!) and knowing nothing about instruments, I had a very good friend who is an instructor and a unbelievable concert violinist check out the viola -- she was very impressed with the quality and the tone of such a small instrument when she put it through her paces. I did take the viola to another friend to re-cut the bridge (we wanted it to be more rounded for a beginning student) who repairs and also builds instruments, and he was impressed as well. We are privileged to have an orchestra program in our school district here, and our oldest son has been playing for 5 years -- we wish we would have known about you 5 years ago when we started him out as we would have just purchased his first viola and kept doing so until he got to a full size instead of paying astronomical amounts of money over the years to rent used and poor quality instruments (we finally got smart and bought him a fantastic viola from a friend needing to sell some instruments). We will be purchasing from you again as our daughter grows and requires larger violas, and in the future when our youngest son decides which instrument he wants to play. Thank you so much! We will spread the word about Gliga Violins! The Allens
Hello Received very nice Genial 1 antiqued violin Nov. 27. Sent it home with a delighted student last night.(My wife teaches.) I had picked out Gems ! #5897 as a possible next purchase, but it looks as though it has been sold. Are you expecting to have any more Gaurnerius in the Gems 1 or Gems 2 any time soon? I know you do have several now, but I would like to be able to find one with grain closer to what 5897 had. I am very pleased with the value and quality of the Genial ! #6158 which we purchased. It was exactly as represented, the peg fit was perfect, and the tone was very pleasing. I purchased the Genial 1 to evaluate so I could get an idea what to expect, knowing the Gems, Gama, and higher quality instruments would show even finer craftmanship and wood selection. Thank you for the pleasant experience and I look forward to our next transaction. I did not start out intending for this email to develop into a testimonial, but to the extent that it may have done so, please feel free to use any part of it. I have been repairing instruments as a hobby for over 30 years and have worked on many violins, and it is because of the poor quality violins that some of my wife's students show up with that I have looked for a better option, and I feel I have found it. Thanks! Bill Your web site is great!
Hi I just wanted to say thankyou so much for the beautiful violin that arrived on my doorstep today! I can't believe how promptly it arrived from the date I ordered it. It literally was 5 days and that was including the weekend. And, all the way to Australia! You guys don't waste any time. Thankyou for your service. The violin looks beautiful, and sounds great! I'm a very happy customer. Amrita Kumar