Trade in Your Violin

Note: We reserve the right to alter this policy at any time

The great violinist Nicolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to the city of his birth, Genoa, on the condition that the instrument never again be played. It was an unfortunate condition, for it is a peculiarity of wood that as long as it is used and handled, it shows little wear. As soon as it is discarded, it begins to decay. The exquisite, mellow-toned violin has become worm-eaten in its beautiful case, valueless except as a relic.

The story of Paganini’s moldering instrument reminded me of my late father’s Germen made Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis copy, Faciebat Anno 1721. It was moldy, broken pegs when I pulled out from the garage. Fortunately its wood was safe from worm-eaten although it was abandoned for about 20 years. I restored it back to its playable condition. In year 2008, when my daughter expressed interest in learning to play violin, she became the new owner of this instrument.  My father’s violin becomes ‘alive’ again  after the restoration 

Excerpt from ‘Leadership Excellence’ by Phil Pringle. Publisher: PAX Ministries

“An instrument that is not being used is a dead wood”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The above pictures were taken from a traditional Paranakan house in the Johor state of Malaysia. It’s flooring of the front porch laid these beautiful ceramic tiles that lasted for eight decades without losing its beauty.

Similarly for some legendary composers’ violin that lasted for a century without losing its charm

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Playing Our Part in the Community

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Two of the recipients of our violins in Siem Reap, Cambodia           <12 Nov 2011>

Some of the customer’s traded in violins, and friend’s as well as our donation made its way to Cambodia on the 25th of Oct, 2011