Buying a viola?

Hey :)


I currently hire my viola from the local music service who I also get my music lessons from. But because I'll be going to university soon I thought I'd buy a viola so I can continue playing (for sheer enjoyment)





I can either buy the hired viola I use at the moment (they'd throw in a better case and bow too which I desperately need) but I reckon it needs some better strings putting on.





Or do I buy a new one for around the same price (so I'm not having to compromise and actually have something new and that's my own for a change)


If I buy a new one, I'm thinking of the Stentor Conservatoire model.





Any thoughts?


:)

Buying a viola?
Go with the new one. I am not a string-musician, but make sure you try out any new instruments before committing to one!!
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Reply:i do not know. but i would love to