| Another option is to look under "string intruments" or "violin" in the phone book and go to the nearest string instruments store. They usually have a wide range of selection, good instruments, reasonable prices, and always have people who are knowledgeable and can offer expert advise. A music store offers a cheaper rent than these string shops but you get twice the bass for less than twice the price. In my humble opinion, I don't think a music store is a good place to rent from, but they aren't horrible to rent from.
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Having technique is not only knowing technique, but knowing how to apply technique to music. In this respect, monster chops are relative.
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