Re: Chinese Violins "Hoffman" (?)

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Thomas Müthing wrote:
> Hi:
> 
> Has anybody ever heard of a Chinese violin brand that goes by the name 
> of "Hoffman" violins?
> 
        We recently tried out a Hoffman 15" viola.  It was a lovely looking
        instrument.  However the set-up had problems, so we choose to
        buy a lesser priced viola from Eastman.  It had a good full sound
        for an interim instrument (growing kid).

        The Hoffman did not have smooth pegs and peg holes which made
        tuning it very difficult.  It also didn't have tuners on all the
        strings.  All of this could easily be fixed but since we liked
        the other instrument we were trying, we ended up not buying the
        Hoffman.

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