Rhiannon, thank you for your kind, supportive words!
Your willingness to work out financing means just as much as your words of support.This has really made my year! The estimate you sent was even less than expected, and [the violin] looks perfect to me. I can hardly believe it’s possible.
I’m glad you talked me out of the Eastman! The best I can say about the Eastman I’m renting now is... it’s functional and it was available. I’m much more interested in getting my hands on the Seraphina and discovering its personality.
Rhiannon... You are the best. I would gush more—you deserve it—but I’ll attempt to keep both our screen times minimal right now.
Giddy and grateful, Kristin.
[UPDATE: 2 weeks later] My Seraphina is... sure not [a cheap online option].
I couldn’t play my new baby for long today, but I’m still speechless from the rich sounds I’ve coaxed out so far. The D string shocked me with how meaty it was already.
Can’t wait to break/play it in. Preferably when not in a surreal/zombie state.
