I think now is about time.
When I was 13, my father rented a Violin for me. It was tattered and old, but it played well and I began to learn. I learned a few basics and songs - until the rental was over and my father took the Violin back. He thought if I want to continue playing I should take up lessons. I refused, because the way I learn music is by ear, and self teaching, so that I can find my most comfortable way of playing. This is what I did. I learned how to play.
Tomorrow I'm going to pick up a Stanton 3/4, brand new. I don't care what it takes, I'm going to learn and I'm going to play.
I have also tried Cello, which I didn't exactly like that well. It was only for a brief time.
I also own an upright or "double" bass with a bow that I frequently use.
Any other fellow Orchestral String musicians on the forums? I know SeventhSandwich plays Violin (Or viola? Fiddle? not sure) and I do know for a fact that Eksi plays Cello.
