Subject: Gliga Violin perfect! Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 08:15:08 -0500 From: "Elias G. Argyris" To: The Violin Collector References: 1 , 2 Jacob hi, the package (Maestro Vasile Gliga violin+bow+case) as expected arrived on Friday (6/23/00), extremely well packed! There are no words to describe our (mine and my son's) first reaction when we opened the case. The violin is GORGEOUS! A work of art! What a BEAUTY!!! The wood, the one piece back, the neck, the varnish, impeccable craftsmanship, astonishing open and bright sound projection, deep full bass, extremely well balanced low-mid-highs. This violin IS ONE of a KIND!!! For sure it would have cost me double or triple the price if it was an Italian make. Indeed It made a perfect deal! The most important is that my son is very happy with his first violin. On Saturday he took the violin to his class at Temple University to show it to his violin teacher. Needless to mention the highly positive comments on behalf of his teacher! Jacob thanks for giving us the opportunity to own such a beautiful instrument. Since this beautiful violin is a 1999 make it needs time for the tone improve and "mature" and we our sure that over time it will really sound fantastic. Thus we will keep in touch with regard to future sound improvement! I strongly recommend the Gliga violin and would be happy to answer any questions from anyone. Jacob thanks again!!! Dr. Elias G. Argyris and son George Argyris Philadelphia PA