BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Sherlock's new violin!

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** May 1, 2013 4:45 pm

http://www.sherlockology.com/news/2013/4/29/series-three-violin-reveal-290413

**Posted by SusiGo** May 1, 2013 4:49 pm

Very interesting. And non-spoilerish.

**Posted by Mary Me** May 1, 2013 4:53 pm

What happened to the old violin then? Uh, don't tell me John sold it!

**Posted by SusiGo** May 1, 2013 4:59 pm

No. He placed it on his coffin.

**Posted by Mary Me** May 1, 2013 5:11 pm

SusiGo wrote:
No. He placed it on his coffin.

Sobbing now.

**Posted by Schmiezi** May 1, 2013 6:12 pm

SusiGo wrote:
No. He placed it on his coffin.

**Posted by tobeornot221b** May 1, 2013 9:52 pm

No, the violin of series 2 knows the computer key code and is now on a witness protection scheme. In America.

**Posted by Michele** May 2, 2013 6:41 am

tobeornot221b wrote:
No, the violin of series 2 knows the computer key code and is now on a witness protection scheme. In America.

I like that more... much less depressing!

**Posted by Davina** May 2, 2013 7:35 am

Maybe in a safe house? (Any one seen that movie by the way? Should be called 'Unsafe House'. )That's a house where you shout 'Vatican Cameos' as you open the front door and duck.

Last edited by Davina (May 2, 2013 7:36 am)

**Posted by Mattlocked** May 2, 2013 8:21 am

That reminds me of the old violin of my great uncle. My mother has it. I think I need to visit her again soon....

Last edited by Mattlocked (May 2, 2013 8:21 am)

**Posted by SusiGo** May 2, 2013 8:23 am

Yes, it could get a place of honour together with the DVDs and your Sherlock statue.

**Posted by Mary Me** May 2, 2013 10:39 am

tobeornot221b wrote:
No, the violin of series 2 knows the computer key code and is now on a witness protection scheme. In America.

I like that more too. Maybe the violin meets Irene there and they have a small chat...

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** May 2, 2013 8:49 pm

Mary Me wrote:
tobeornot221b wrote:
No, the violin of series 2 knows the computer key code and is now on a witness protection scheme. In America.
I like that more too. Maybe the violin meets Irene there and they have a small chat...

The violin is about to get all its strings cut off when Sherlock jumps in in disguise and saves it.

**Posted by Teukka** June 24, 2013 2:04 pm

**Posted by ukaunz** July 4, 2016 9:35 am

I'd like to see Sherlock with one of these violins
http://www.classicfm.com/instruments/violin/features/spider-silk/#kH1ki1II5X1UTTfC.97

**Posted by Yitzock** July 4, 2016 2:15 pm

That would be cool!

**Posted by DramaQueen** May 4, 2017 4:30 pm

Interesting, they did not try to give him a Stradivarius violin , even as a budget China copy.
I'm really frustrated about Sherlock’s modern instrument.

Mr. Holmes should have a fine Stradivarius one, bought in Tottenham Court Road for 55 shillings, although it was worth at least 500 guineas. 😉 (The Adventure of the Cardboard Box, 1892)
There could be a nice story about it!

Last edited by DramaQueen (May 4, 2017 4:32 pm)

**Posted by Yitzock** May 4, 2017 11:25 pm

Perhaps if we ever get another series? Or perhaps despite the original stories, this version of Sherlock is more practical? I know he's dramatic in a lot of ways, but maybe when it comes to the instrument it doesn't have to necessarily be the best of the best?

**Posted by DramaQueen** May 5, 2017 7:18 pm

You're right perhaps.
But if we'd pay attention to all the even small details, we'd notice how precise and highly valued by the creators they are. Therefore I would expect to see an old violin at least. Imho. 😊
As I saw it the first time, I was immediately disappointed , missing this wonderful if also not too important for many detail.

Btw, thanks for your answer, Yitzock! 🙋

**Posted by Yitzock** May 5, 2017 8:29 pm

I can understand why one might make it an old one or a new one. I don't know, of course, how much or how little thought was put into the choice of instrument by the production team.