Music Basics Violin Complete Kit with Free Tuner - 4/4 Full Size (VLN-10 4/4) Review

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(More customer reviews)The violin was as described and shipped within the stated time frame. One of the strings were not attached.

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This violin kit comes complete with violin, bow, case, rosin, and a free violin tuner worth $20. Violin comes with a metal tailpiece with 4 tuners - making tuning easy. The bow comes with real horsehair providing solid playability and sound volume. Violin comes with bridge already setup and ready to play. Violin top is hand carved solid spruce and violin back is hand carve solid maple. The violin also comes with real inlaid purfling on both the violin top and back. Fingerboard, chinrest and tuning pegs are made out of hardwood. Bow comes with this violin kit is made out of round stick and Mongolian horsehair with rosewood frog. The kit also includes 1 rosin. The violin case is light weight made out of foam and covered with nylon. The well fitted interior design protects violin from excessive movement while in transit. Velcro neck strap holds the violin securely from movement. A matching blanket is included to further protect the violin against loose bows and items in the case. There are 2 bow holders in the case. Violin neck/head area is large enough to hold shoulder rest. There is an accessory compartment for storing rosin, strings, etc. (3" Width by 3-1/2" Length by 2-1/2" Depth). Case has outside pocket for holding music and accessories. 1 adjustable shoulder strap is included allowing carrying the case over the shoulder - taking violin to lesson, school or orchestra practice is made easy. The free tuner included is to help you tune the violin. The tuner can tune all 4 strings. The tuner is also a guitar tuner and a chromatic tuner all in one. This violin model is available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, 1/32 sizes. Here is a quick guide to determine the right size violin to buy by age. 4/4 Full Size (11 years old to adult), 3/4 size (10-11 years old), 1/2 size (8-9 years old), 1/4 size (6-7 years old), 1/8 size (5 years old), 1/10 size (4 years old), 1/16 size (3 and half years old), 1/32 size (3 and younger).

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Cecilio CVN-600 Hand Oil Varnished Flamed with 1 Piece Back Professional Violin Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this violin about 6 months ago from internet vendor. This is the worst violin I have ever tried. Nothing is true about this violin's description. First, wood smelled like they were just cut fresh, not aged at all. Varnish on wood is terrible for any stringed instrument. It has the worst furniture varnish consist of thick uneven coat of poorly applied polyurethane. Finger board is painted black and it is not even straight. Chin rest and peg are made out of plastic, not ebony. There were no ebony parts. They are either painted black or plastic. The bridge is not even maple. It is cut poorly and won't fit correctly. Pegs will slip and snap. Fine tuners will wobble too much. Then strings will break. If you want cheap violin, buy Suzuki or Klaus Mueller. At least they work like violin and sound like violin

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This professional violin is finely crafted to meet the needs of a professional violinist. It features hand-crafted selected well-aged solid maple back and sides, hand-carved solid grained spruce top, beautiful inlaid purfling and hand-painted oil varnished finish. It has beautiful flamed back and sides with premium flamed one piece back. The ebony tailpiece includes mother of pearl inlay and four nickel plated fine tuners. The brazilwood octagonal bow features ebony frog and unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair. The kit also includes a deluxe oblong case which features a high quality velvet interior, excellent rain proof rexine material, compartment for shoulder strap & rosin, padded neck restraint bridge protector. The included hygrometer measures the humidity and a velvet blanket that will protect the violin. It also comes with the following accessories: Extra set of violin strings, Extra violin bridge, Extra Mangolian Horsehair bow and a quality rosin cake. It has all the accessories needed to start enjoying this great violin. This quality violin is an unbeatable value. Buy with confidence as it is protected with a one year warranty against any manufacturing defects.

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Cremona SV-100 Premier Novice Violin, 1/32-Size Review

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(More customer reviews)The little violin arrived promptly and in good order. The bridge was down, but it was intentionally packed that way. The sound post was still in place (usually it will be), so it was easy to set the bridge properly and tune the strings. (If the sound post is fallen, this is not a serious problem, but don't try to set it yourself, bring it to a violin repair professional.) The pegs worked well. One cannot expect a great tone from such a tiny instrument, but it is a real, playable violin. I have replaced the tinny Chinese strings with Pirastro's and that improves the sound and volume. No fine tuners were provided with the fiddle so I bought a set of Suzuki tuners from another source (they are very inexpensive) and put them on when I changed the strings. The violin came with a good case, and the bracket inside holds the bow securely.
I had only one problem, and that was with the bow. I rosined it for weeks and it simply would not hold rosin. This meant that it could not grip the strings properly but would slide around and produce only a faint tone. I thought maybe the bowhair was some sort of inferior synthetic; however, when I brought it to my local violin repairman, he assured me it was genuine horsehair, but quite dirty. On that basis, I think I understand what happened, and I will explain it because this problem is likely to be encountered by other parents.
Whether a bow is big or small, new bowhair never holds to the string. It needs rosin, and at the start, lots of it. A repair shop always has powdered rosin on hand, and when run through it, new hair quickly becomes fit for use. But at home you will likely have only a cake of rosin. In fact, the little violin comes with a cake of rosin. When you first open it, take a nail or a pin or an unbent paper clip and scratch the surface of the rosin with about 10 lines, then rosin the bow a lot until it will grip the strings securely. My mistake was that although I did rosin the bow quite a bit at first, it was not enough, and then another factor took over: to understand this, I need to cite another rule, which is that one should never touch the bow hair, because the oil from the skin makes it slip. Well, try explaining this to a very young child. My daughter would frequently pick up the bow by the hair. Perhaps if there had more rosin on it in the first place, the effect of this might not have been quite so severe. But the combination of not enough rosin and the child continually handling the hair had such a bad effect that it would not hold more rosin. Clearly this is not the fault of the Cremona Company.
I don't know if there is a perfect solution, but I suppose the best you can do is (a) make sure the bow is thoroughly rosined before the child ever tries it; and (b) always place the bow in the child's hand at the frog (bow grip), rather than letting her pick it up herself -- to the extent possible, and watch her like a hawk.
Another problem you are likely to encounter with a tiny violin is that the G string (the lowest string) is likely to "wow" (rapid fluctuation in pitch) as much as one full tone whenever you draw the bow across it. This is a physical/acoustical problem, even with strings specifically made for this size violin, and quite disconcerting. My replacements for the original Chinese strings were Pirastro "Piranito" for the upper three, and "Chromcor" for the G. The upper strings now sounded louder and better, but the G still had the bad fluctuation. I have since discovered that Pirastro now makes the "new formula" Tonica strings in 1/16-1/32 size, and I have reason to think they have tried to address this problem. I will report back when I've had a chance to try them.

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ViolinSmart Brazilwood Violin Bow Size 4/4 High Quality Great Sound Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm an adult learner--a newbie. And still working on how to hold a fiddle and bow. Some months ago, I bought a fiddle that lists for $1,500 and a bow, that appraised for $300. After some near-misses with doorways, I decided that I should use a cheaper bow until I better learned how to manage it. I purchased this one because it's CHEAP! Is 8-sided like my "real" bow -- and the reviews were positive.
It arrived very promptly -- in a very battered box, that had taken some serious dents. "Uh-oh! Hope they packed it well." Opening it, I found that the bow was in a plastic sheath, taped to a sturdy wooden rod, and enveloped in several turns of bubble wrap. It had come through, just fine!
Unwrapping it, I was alarmed because it seemed to have a much more pronounced arch than my Bow #1. (Was it warped?) But no, everything lined up fine, actually. Looking it over, too, it was almost a replica of my fancier bow . . . the mother-of-pearl in the frog is a straight white, versus the pretty blue/greens in the other. Also, I could see that the wood was of a lighter weight.
Then I put on the rosin and played. the tone was also "thinner" and lighter/quieter than with the more expensive bow. (Which, as a beginning violinist with neighbors on the other side of the wall, I consider a plus.) The sound is . . . pretty. Gee.
Are these things hot? Should I "stock up while supplies last?" Incredible value. I don't know when I've been so happy with a purchase. A big thanks!

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Players Economy Foam Violin Shoulder Pad; 1/4-1/8 Violin Review

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(More customer reviews)this violin sponge was perfect to help make my sons' 1/8 violin more comfortable while retaining proper form. the price can't be beat, however i did wait almost a full month (28 days to be exact) for my sponges to arrive. had i known this in advance, i would have purchased sponges from a brick and mortar store and paid 2x what amazon is selling these for because i needed them a little bit sooner than that.

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Basic economy foam pad provides excellent support and padding for beginning players. Made of comfortable open cell foam, and comes in three sizes to accommodate most sizes: 4/4-3/4, 3/4-1/2, and 1/4-1/8. Attaches to the instrument with rubber bands (not included).

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JSI Special 4/4 Violin String Set: Gold Label Ball-End E & Dominant A, D, and G Strings - Medium Gauge Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been playing for quite a while now, and am proud to say that these are the select strings to use. Be for I used to buy this pack of strings, for 80+ dollars, and now only forty two! I would highly recommend buying these strings. They add such a beautiful tone to any violin

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Using our 30-plus years of string instrument experience we have put together a great sounding 4/4 Violin string set at a very attractive price. This is a best selling 4/4 Violin string set in our stores. Pirastro Gold Label E strings are one of the most popular E strings on the market, working well with many other strings. These strings are liked by orchestral players for their high volume and full sound. Dominant series violin strings are one of the most widely-used synthetic strings. A highly flexible, multi-strand perlon core makes these comparable in sound and feel to natural gut.

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ViolinSmart 1/4 Size Student Violin w/Bow, Case, and Rosin - Solid Natural Wood Review

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(More customer reviews)When I first tried to tune the violin I applied pressure to the D peg and the scroll broke from the fingerboard! It wasn't a lot of pressure so I assume there was a crack or a weak spot in the wood. Needless to say I contacted (emailed) customer support and was pleasantly surprised when they agreed to replace the violin at no charge (not even shipping)! The new violin arrived and I was able to tune it fine. My five year old son has been performing around the house almost everyday!
Now a word about the quality. Would I buy this brand to perform professionally? No. This is an inexpensive introduction to the violin - it is a massed produced product that I think is wonderful at this price. Beautiful to look at and my son loves it - nuff said.

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A hand-carved solid spruce top and solid maple back, sides, and neck deliver fantastic tone. Features a fine tuner tailpiece, ebonized fittings, and inlaid purfling. Full size. Comes with Mongolian horsehair bow, rosin, and featherweight suspension case.

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Cecilio CEVN-2BL 4/4 Full Size Electric Silent Violin w/ Solidwood Ebony Fitted in Blue Metallic Review

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(More customer reviews)I had a little bit of trouble with the bow and getting things to pick up correctly at first, but that was partly because this was my first electric violin. It's a good instrument at a great deal.

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Whether you're practicing, recording in studio or performing on stage, the Cecilio Electric Violin Outfit offers excellent functionality and style. It provides violinists of all levels with the ability to practice confidently without disturbing others.The outfit features a 1/8" output jack that allows you to connect to most guitar amps or PA systems (1/4" to 1/8" cable included), volume control that allow you to choose the ambience you want, headphone jack for practice and a line-in jack for practice with a background track. Powered by a 9V Alkaline battery.

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ViolinSmart 1/8 Size Student Violin w/Bow, Case, and Rosin - Solid Natural Wood Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this violin for 3 days now for my 4 year old and it is much better than I expected. I learned the violin as a child and even played in an orchestra in high school and can play reasonably well now...though nowhere near pro level, but certainly well enough to get him started. I have had a violin for years and he has consistently shown interest in mine, so I thought I'd get him something that he can play around with that will fit him. Well this one was much better than I expected for $60! The sound is decent (I was expecting something horrible based on some online reviews, so it was much better than I expected), especially considering he'll be growing out of it in a couple of years. And the case is nice...it even comes with a tuner and the case has backpack straps. It wasn't difficult to install the bridge...quite easy. The pegs did slip out of place a lot at first when trying to tune it, but you just have to push it in harder. The next morning it was still reasonably in tune, so it didn't slip much overnight. You have to rosin the bow A LOT. They supply starter rosin but you'll need to take a knife and carve it up to apply the rosin better. My son has asked me to play several times a day so far. I have ordered some books and will start out teaching him the basics myself. If he continues to take to it like this I will start him in lessons when he's 5 or so. And if he doesn't take to it...no big deal, it was just $60. But if he does take well to it I will spend more on the next violin to get one that sounds really good so he won't get used to the $60 sound. But it perfectly meets our needs for now. I would give it a 5 but I've only had it a few days, so let's see how it lasts over the next year.

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A hand-carved solid spruce top and solid maple back, sides, and neck deliver fantastic tone. Features a fine tuner tailpiece, ebonized fittings, and inlaid purfling. Full size. Comes with Mongolian horsehair bow, rosin, and featherweight suspension case.

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Stentor 1542 4/4 Violin Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this violin for my wife for Christmas as she has been wanting to learn the violin for years. Its hard to find fair reviews online but after some digging I was relatively confident in my purchase.
Overall I have to say this is a great value purchase for a mid-level violin for an adult to start on. Critiques below.
Sound - According to the instructor the violin has very good tone for its price range. He actually complemented the body, but said the strings are relatively poor and should be replaced. I imagine cheap strings are typical similar to low-mid guitars and you should always invest in the more expensive ones to maximize value.
Pegs - Never touching a violin before, I had problems with the pegs. You have to really jam them in there and twist to get them to set. They work, but it would be nice if they had a little more grip on them.
Case - The case is very good, hard molded and protects the violin effectively. This likely eliminates 99% of shipping damage that can occur with mailing this kind of equipment around. Case also has a humidity sensor, a cubby for accessories, and a locking hanger to secure the bow.
Bow - The bow works very well, no complaints.


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An excellent outfit with a strong, good quality bow and a stylish oblong case.the violin is hand carved from solid tonewoods and features an attractive shaded satin finish. it has an ebony fingerboard and pegs and is fitted with synthetic gut strings

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Cremona SV-130 Premier Novice Violin, 1/4-Size Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this violin for my daughter's first violin experience and I didn't want to spent a lot of money because I did not know yet whether or not she would take to the instrument...
It was a very solid choice! It's made well and seems to hold up to the careful treatment of an 8 year old :) I think the sound quality is slightly better than what you would expect for the price (I have been told that all 1/4 size violins have some issues with sound quality simply because of the small size). The bow is very do-able for a beginner instrument and has been very durable - it's putting up with my daughter's somewhat rough rosining technique quite well! The tuning pegs hold a tune well (after a couple of weeks) and the fine tuners work well too. Also, it's a very pretty instrument - a fact that's helping my daughter want to practice.
I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the case was for the price of this instrument. She can throw the violin in the back of the car with the schoolbooks and the groceries and we don't have to worry about it getting crushed.
Bottom line: our violin teacher was concerned when I said I bought a violin online through a seller that also sells everything else. In the end, she has been pleased with our purchase and so have we.

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Saga has always been a pioneer when it comes to making quality violins to meet the demands of the growing student market. While focusing primarily on quality and value to meet a specific price point, the new SV-130 1/4 Cremona Premier Novice Series violin was developed. Whether the student is in the earliest stages of the learning process, or well on the way to more advanced training, these violins will perform well beyond the expectation.

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Cremona SV-1260 Maestro First Violin, Full-Size Review

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(More customer reviews)This tuner functions perfectly in environments with ambient noises that are loud and random. It's perfect for outdoor performance warmups.

I've also used it in other ways. This particular band I'm teaching (brass, with some woodwind work) tunes extremely well by ear. During pre-show or pre-rehearsal warmups I put the section in an arc around me and randomly select a student to provide the reference pitch (Bb concert). I then attach the tuner to their instrument, show them how to read it and have them sweep across the arc 4 times while sounding the reference pitch. Since the student can see the tuner while sweeping across the arc, they can hold the pitch steady for the rest of the arc to hear. In addition, the students in the arc can play, if they wish, to match their pitch to the student sweeping the arc. Since the tuner in unaffected by all of this, the student sweeping the arc can still provide the correct tuning reference. Even the weakest, least experienced players are able to keep the pitch steady enough for reference tuning purposes.

The piccolo players especially like it when I let the section leader "wear" it on her instrument during marching rehearsals and she can constantly monitor the tuning of the section. I highly recommend it to anyone working in the marching music arts.

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The one-piece, highly-flamed back on every Cremona SV-1260 Maestro Violin Outfit must be seen to believe. Only the finest select woods are chosen for production of each instrument to enhance the already amazing tone of these superb "First" violin outfits.

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D'Addario Helicore 4/4 Size Violin Strings, 4/4 Size Set with Steel E String Review

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(More customer reviews)Recently I have replaced my 4/4 violin strings with these news ones. They produce an excellent quality of sound with minimum bow moment. I am happy that I got these strings after a prolonged research to get good strings. I highly recommend these strings to medium to professional violonists.Another good aspect of these strings is that you don't need any setting time. Hope this helps to aspirants.
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Multi-strand twisted steel core strings are superb for the advanced and professional player. The small string diameter provides quick bow response. Produce a warm, clear sound with excellent pitch stability and longevity.

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VIOLINSMART Full Size 4/4 White Electric Violin - Complete Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I used to play violin 20 years ago. I wanted something to play around on. Was a little wary of something so "cheap" price wise. When I received my violin I was pleasently supprised. I think the quality of this product is equivelant to one that you would pay 200-300 dollars for. Very nice. Can't go wrong. Would highly recommend.


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Complete Electric Violin package with Bow + Soft Shell Case + Earhone + Rosin + Amp Cable + 9V Battery.

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White Violin Ensemble Review

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(More customer reviews)when it came it was all apart, in the description it never said "to be build" the bridge was out, one of the strings was missing, the nobs were all out so i am very unsatisfied, and i want my money back!

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Liven up your musical talents with a hand painted teacher approved violin ensemble. An amazing item for anyone that lives for color vs everyday black and white! Teacher approved and perfect for first and second year violin players that want to add a little spice to their music! Each violin ensemble comes complete with a handmade violin with 4 fine tuners, Mongolian horsehair bow, rosin and a deluxe travel case.

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ELECTRONIC VIOLIN Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter was thrilled to see this toy. It's not as much like a real violin as I wanted but it makes a very nice toy. She's only 2 so it'll do for now. It has multiple songs and a holder which are both great. It' just on the small side. I can't say whether or not it's durable yet, as it hasn't been through any tough hits or falls. But it's size does make me uneasy about it breaking.

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PLAYS 8 SONGS WHILE YOU JUST STRUM THE STRINGS.ALSO PLAYS AUTOMATIC.EASY TO CANGE TO A DIFFERENT TUNE.PLAYSMENUETODE TO JOYAULD LANG SYNERED RIVER VALLEYYOU ARE MY SUNSHINEGREEN SLEEVESSANTA LUCIADIE FORELLEIT REALLY PLAYS

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Crescent 4/4 Full Size Violin with Case - Black Color - Complete Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I was really unsatisfied with this product, even as a beginning violinist. But you get what you pay for, and I would recommend not getting this one.

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4/4 Full Size Musical Instrument. Includes: Carrying Case, Bow

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