The patriarch of my family has bestowed the musical family herlome upon me. Well if you can read that chicken scratch, what I am trying to say is My uncle is giving me a 140 year old German Violin that has been in the family for 4 generations.

I don't know what to say other than " I will preseve it and take care of it". I hope that some one in the family will carry the tradition after me. I Violin player would be nice instead of a dirt ball drummer. Or is it dirt bag? I forget.

That deserves a *long whistle*. Very nice bro. Yeah, keep that thing in good shape.

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Man keep that shit is a fireproof safe, part of my great grandmas house started on fire about 10-15 years ago and she lost most of the vintage accordians, harmonicas and a snare drum that she use to play in the 20's








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Don't play drums with it ...

140 years old violins can be quite valuable instruments. I'd suggest to have it checked somehow and then put it in a nice dry safe.

The owner of the house I live in is a pro cellist. Do you have a name of that instrument? I can ask him about it. hehe Old instruments of that sort have names ..

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You are extremely lucky and honored. Keep that piece of history and art well protected and stored. I bow to your magnificence.








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holy crap that's awesome. I'd probably be tempted to take up violin.








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I told this hot chick that comes to my restaurant that I'd sell it and take her to the Bahamas. I was kidding.

Looking into insurance and safe storage. Thanx Billy. My DAD, God rest his soul, told many stories of this instrument. I'm the only musician in the family. My Uncle has three children and I'm getting it. I'm in Awe. Thing's worth A ton of dough. I look at it as family history intrusted to me. I feel up to the task.

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sounds mafia-ish

That's my Moms side of the family (sicily) Dad was Scotch Irish.

Thats very cool. I'm sure you will take very good care of it. A few years ago my family finally entrusted me with an ornamental sword that has been passed down.
I too have Sicilian blood.








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I'd sell it for drum parts

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If it's a Stratavarius(I think that's how you spell it) then yeah it's worth tons. But I wouldn't sell it for drum parts. You don't find craftsmanship like that everyday. Appraise it, and then keep it in a safe place. With appraisals, you could have it covered by insurance if it gets damaged. Home owner's I mean. My trumpet teacher had what is called a Mt. Vernon Bach trumpet. To make a long story short, it's about twice as old as your violin. They're said to be hand tested by Bach himself. Anyway, it's covered under his insurance...he was telling me...








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PatternsInTheIvy wrote:

I'd sell it for drum parts

That is exactly why you'll never get anything like this and I did. My uncle could have handed this $80,000.00 instrument to any of 200 or so family members. He chose me, not only because I'm a musician but because he new I valued the family and it's history. I wont sell it to by drum parts or a Rolex or whatever. That's not to say, in dire straits I would not sell it. Survival is different than being selfish and he and I both know it. Kids these days give a shit about nuthin. Sad. I'm afraid of the world that you snot faced brats wil control one day.

I have a striking sensation he employed sarcasm in that post.

I know atleast that the smearing of an entire generation wasn't warranted even if he wasn't...

Sitting right next to me is my fathers 25 year old guitar which if was entrusted to me I would protect and care for dearly, even though it isn't a tiny fraction as much as your Stratovarius.

The point being, just because I am under the age of 30 doesn't mean I can't respect and cherish sentimental belongings.








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Mitchell? wrote:

I have a striking sensation he employed sarcasm in that post.

I know atleast that the smearing of an entire generation wasn't warranted even if he wasn't...

Sitting right next to me is my fathers 25 year old guitar which if was entrusted to me I would protect and care for dearly, even though it isn't a tiny fraction as much as your Stratovarius.

The point being, just because I am under the age of 30 doesn't mean I can't respect and cherish sentimental belongings.

That last sentence was the Gin talking. I'm sure those other dudes were just trying to be funny about selling the Violin. Sarcasm not so much. The Violin is worth a boat load and My father has/had 10 siblings who all had multiple children and grandchildren. Well, except my gay uncle.

okjohne wrote:

Mitchell? wrote:

I have a striking sensation he employed sarcasm in that post.

I know atleast that the smearing of an entire generation wasn't warranted even if he wasn't...

Sitting right next to me is my fathers 25 year old guitar which if was entrusted to me I would protect and care for dearly, even though it isn't a tiny fraction as much as your Stratovarius.

The point being, just because I am under the age of 30 doesn't mean I can't respect and cherish sentimental belongings.

That last sentence was the Gin talking. I'm sure those other dudes were just trying to be funny about selling the Violin. Sarcasm not so much. The Violin is worth a boat load and My father has/had 10 siblings who all had multiple children and grandchildren. Well, except my gay uncle.

Hey, small world, I have a gay uncle as well.








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Bong wrote:

okjohne wrote:

Mitchell? wrote:

I have a striking sensation he employed sarcasm in that post.

I know atleast that the smearing of an entire generation wasn't warranted even if he wasn't...

Sitting right next to me is my fathers 25 year old guitar which if was entrusted to me I would protect and care for dearly, even though it isn't a tiny fraction as much as your Stratovarius.

The point being, just because I am under the age of 30 doesn't mean I can't respect and cherish sentimental belongings.

That last sentence was the Gin talking. I'm sure those other dudes were just trying to be funny about selling the Violin. Sarcasm not so much. The Violin is worth a boat load and My father has/had 10 siblings who all had multiple children and grandchildren. Well, except my gay uncle.

Hey, small world, I have a gay uncle as well.

i only got a bastard uncle. My dad wished him a merry Christmas and he said "F off" that was when i was about 12. Anyway look after that violin, its worth far more to u than 80,000








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Jees, that sucks dude. When all is said and done you are supposed to be able to rely on and stand by your family. I have a cousin I wouldn't cross the road and piss on if he was on fire, but thats a different story.








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cableman26 wrote:

Your lucky. All my family gave me was high blood pressure.

Nice.


this is great! You should call the antiques road show people and have them show it off!!! They will appraise it to and maybe give you some more insight on where it came from!!! Those shows are awesome.

Best way to love a violin is to play it!!!! Lets ask Itzhak Perlman, he might give it a whirl!








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cableman26 wrote:

Your lucky. All my family gave me was high blood pressure.

Nice.


this is great! You should call the antiques road show people and have them show it off!!! They will appraise it to and maybe give you some more insight on where it came from!!! Those shows are awesome.

Best way to love a violin is to play it!!!! Lets ask Itzhak Perlman, he might give it a whirl!

My wife wants me to take it to the roadshow when they come to town. My uncle has a bunch of papers on it that he promissed to give to me when he hands me the violin. I'm in no hurry. It feels weird getting it while he's still with us. So I think I'll wait unless he forces it on me. I hope he hangs around for some time. He's 80.

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PatternsInTheIvy wrote:

I'd sell it for drum parts

That is exactly why you'll never get anything like this and I did. My uncle could have handed this $80,000.00 instrument to any of 200 or so family members. He chose me, not only because I'm a musician but because he new I valued the family and it's history. I wont sell it to by drum parts or a Rolex or whatever. That's not to say, in dire straits I would not sell it. Survival is different than being selfish and he and I both know it. Kids these days give a shit about nuthin. Sad. I'm afraid of the world that you snot faced brats wil control one day.

Wow calm down buddy. My comment was a joke, but that being said, i'm not very nostalgic anyways. Emphasis is hard to transfer via internets, sorry if you misunderstood my joke and got all butthurt








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PatternsInTheIvy wrote:

okjohne wrote:

PatternsInTheIvy wrote:

I'd sell it for drum parts

That is exactly why you'll never get anything like this and I did. My uncle could have handed this $80,000.00 instrument to any of 200 or so family members. He chose me, not only because I'm a musician but because he new I valued the family and it's history. I wont sell it to by drum parts or a Rolex or whatever. That's not to say, in dire straits I would not sell it. Survival is different than being selfish and he and I both know it. Kids these days give a shit about nuthin. Sad. I'm afraid of the world that you snot faced brats wil control one day.

Wow calm down buddy. My comment was a joke, but that being said, i'm not very nostalgic anyways. Emphasis is hard to transfer via internets, sorry if you misunderstood my joke and got all butthurt

Yep I have already aknowledged that you were prabably kidding and that I was Drinking and blogging. Not illegal but sometimes dangerous.