So, I have this urge to learn violin

cj73

After 30 years of guitar i really have a hankering to learn violin.  Any advice or warnings?

sweepy

Have a beer and hope your family Stage an intervention 

Teyeplayer

Walk away...fast.

Rocker

Go for it man but be aware that violin prices are on a different planet when compared to guitars.  I don't think there is a Stradivarius Squier model.......

VimFuego

go for it, I've been learning now for about 2.5 years (with a bit of time off), it's worth getting lessons if you can (I couldn't really afford them, so my progress has been hampered) as it has an especially steep learning curve and plenty of plateaus that a tutor will help you. It's a challenging instrument, but it's not as hard as some would have you believe, if you have realistic expectations.
I recently picked up these two books and have been pretty impressed with them: http://violin-works.com/

Try to go to a proper violin luthier to buy your fiddle as it's worth getting it proper set up and fitted for you. My fiddle was only £120, but it was well set up and I was fitted with a shoulder and chin rest, important if you want to play without discomfort. 

Freebird

Have a fiddle before you buy one.