Comments for Jehpin Violin Makers

Comment on General Buyer’s Experience by David Macfarlane

David Macfarlane — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:03:30 +0000

Hi Jephin, I was recently fortunate enough to be able to acquire and sell
several beginners violins manufactured in the Republic of China. Having
witnessed a remarkable improvement in the standards of Chinese violins, I
decided to use the proceeds of these sales to buy a couple of advanced
instruments, the latest of which I acquired from you (#2080 Stradivarius Violin
With Tight Spruce). I would be delighted if you would publish this testimonal,
so as I could urge anyone considering purchasing a new violin from China to
contact you.

I am very impressed with the violin, the workmanship is superb and I can tell
that the violin was made with a high degree of care and pride. I had expected
that the violin may require a further set-up on arrival, this is often
inevitable when buying a new violin at such a competitive price from a remote
seller. However the bridge is cut well, pegs just right,and the soundpost
appears to be in optimum position.

In fact, after a quick string change (to Dominant) I slid in my pick-up and
gigged with my violin that very night, where the instrument won many admirers
from my band and audience. The wood has been well selected, the spruce being
every bit as tight as described and the two piece maple back a good match. At
this early stage, the instrument, whilst responsive and easy to play, doesn’t
quite carry dynamically in the same way as some of my other violins, but I do
believe that this will certainly follow as the violin plays and matures. On my
next string change I will most likely fit Evah Pirazzi which may give me more
depth of volume, as they have with a gorgeous but dainty French violin of mine.
Certainly as things stand the voice of this violin is captivating, and this is
certainly nothing I would wish to comprimise in any way.

I look forward to updating you as to how this violin is progressing, and I
hope, to dealing with you in the future. Please keep me updated as to any new
stock you acquire - macfarlanedavid@hotmail.com.

In the meantime, thank you and best wishes, David Macfarlane

Comment on The Opera Antiqued Cello (Pro) by LLUIS RUSIÑOL CAMPS

LLUIS RUSIÑOL CAMPS — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:09:35 +0000

Dear Jehpin.

I am interested in buying “The Opera Antiqued Cello (Pro)” I would inform to me into the price and forms to buy it.

Regards.

Lluis Rusiñol.

Comment on ANTIQUE Stradivari Violin 4/4 #723 Maple Perfection by David Macfarlane

David Macfarlane — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:53:44 +0000

I have just purchased a Strad 1703 and am looking forward to taking delivery and letting Jephin know my thoughts. Incidentally I purchased a violin at a similar price from another Chinese trader several weeks previously (my local luthier and maker seemed impressed at the price and quality of the instrument and I suspect also feels slightly threatened)! I have also recently been gifted an older German strad copy which has not been played for a while, and after set-up has a beautiful silky tone but lacks the driving power of my main instrument. I will therefore be very interested in discovering how my new instrument from Jephin compares and develops, especially in the light of Suzanne’s comments.

Comment on General Buyer’s Experience by Eric S.

Eric S. — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:34:40 +0000

Hi Jehpin,

I received my new Strad Hellier style violin #1888 and top Pernambuco bow today, and am very pleased.

Delivery was quick, and the case protected the instrument well during shipping.

I immediately replaced the strings with a set of Dominant.

The fullness of tone and dark quality of the voice are just what I wanted, even now, before the wood and strings have had a chance to adjust and settle in.

The inlay work is well-done. It’s a nice violin.

Thanks,
Eric

Comment on Opera Guarnerius Cannon Violin (Master Level) by alessander

alessander — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:58:13 +0000

hi there…..that is a very beauty violin……what´s the price???? im brazilian but live in japan, how i can pay ???the product is the same of the photos or just look like the pics???sorry mi english is poor