How do I know how much my violin is worth? It's about 30yrs old. and needs to b

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How do I know how much my violin is worth? It's about 30yrs old. and needs to be re-strung.?

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1 month ago
where would I find it on the violin, who made it?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

You can find the maker by looking through the f-hole (the s-shaped holes on the top) into the body of the instrument. If its there, its usually pretty obvious as a little piece of paper glued down with a name and year. To find out how much it is worth you should go to a violin shop. If you don't know where to go, I would suggest contacting a local music store or string teacher at a school or university and ask who they recommend. Good luck!