Comfort Shoulder Cradle 4/4 Violin Black & Gold Plastic Base Regular Shoulder Rest Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this when it first came out (and back then, it was definitely overpriced, but loved the feel!). Over all my years playing and teaching, this has been my definite favorite. All my students who use it also are very happy and prefer it over all their past shoulder rests.
Once fitted onto the violin, it stays there (doesn't fall off easily like others), and provides support and comfort for whole shoulder.
HOWEVER, I am surprised that the company has not simply upgraded it to have folding legs. It is huge and does not fit into even a large violin case. It doesn't fit well either into the zipper pockets as it is so wide in thickness. Thus, whenever I am on the go at orchestra rehearsals or musical events, I usually leave it at home/studio. Too much burden to carry a whole separate bag for it.
So, I hope the company takes this feedback as a go to revise it, which I bet would increase the customers and earn many more happy musicians.

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The Comfort Shoulder Cradle 4/4 Violin Black & Gold Plastic Base Regular Height Shoulder Rest is an enhanced violin rest designed to provide greater comfort to violinists. It was developed based on human shoulder structure and theories of biomechanics. It helps set the locality of the instrument and ensure better support and grip to violinists while enhancing the beautiful tone of the instrument which makes the timbre sweeter and mellower. Violinists develop correct posture for a more graceful and enriched music experience. This innovative shoulder rest is ergonomically designed for both comfort and stability. It features an extremely comfortable foam pad and four rubber coated feet which securely fasten the rest to the body of your instrument. This is a 2.4" tall regular height model.Taller 3" models are available.

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Larsen Tzigane 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge with Ball-end E Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been playing violin for 13 years and am very impressed with these strings. I researched everywhere about which strings I should buy and finally decided on these. I originally thought the price was a little bit on the expensive side, but I decided to go ahead with them. I have been using them very much for 3 weeks now and they are truly brilliant. They feel much more flexible than any other strings I have ever had. The G and D sound very strong and rich on my violin, the A is all-right (nothing special/nothing bad), and the E string is very Brilliant. All the strings have a very loud, but rich tones that bring a sounding confidence to my playing. They all respond well, but you do need to apply more rosin than it would take for all other strings. I have never written a review, but I always base what I buy off of the reviews and I am glad to say that I recommend these very much.

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Larsen Tzigane violin strings, without exaggerated tension, are built on a newly developed composite fibre bundle core. Tension creates volume rather than carrying power. The unique combination of overtones makes for a quality sound not unlike that of a great singer - a sound that carries while, at the same time, is pleasant to the ear of the player. Tzigane strings offer a sound and response similar to gut strings, providing a broad range of tonal colors. A complex, rich tone with good focus and projection.

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Korg CA1 Chromatic Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)The Korg CA-1 is a chromatic tuner which allows you to tune in any key. It features a quarter-inch jack for input and a "+" and "-" key for tuning in another pitch close to what you're in. Say I was in G and wanted to go to G1. Hit the "+" button a couple times, and bam it's now calibrated for that pitch. It comes standard with a small condenser mic built in so you can tune a woodwind instrument, trumpet, acoustic guitar or small squirrel. Whatever you need to tune. Super simple and easy to use, Korg has a reputation for producing the best tuners on the market. Weather it's rackmount tuning you need or the cheap-o $20 CA-1 Korg has you covered. My first one worked until it was lost during a show. I am willing to put money down that it would have worked up until now when I needed to buy another.
To the review that says it's "Tinny" sounding...Dude, that's stupid. It's a tuner. It doesn't have an OUTPUT! You plug in your guitar or bass and tune. You can't say that a tuner has any kind of real sound, since you're not really playing through it. A stomp-box pedal tuner may sound "tinny", but that may only be because it might not be true bypass circuitry used. Anyways, this is a great product and completely mandatory if you play an instrument.

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Korg CA1 Chromatic Tuner--Perfect Pitch Every Time
The Korg CA1 chromatic guitar and bass tuner features an enhanced design with new features based on the best selling Korg CA30 chromatic tuner. High accuracy and superb functionality have made Korg tuners a worldwide favorite. The Korg CA1 tuner packs basic functionality and convenient tuning functions into ultra-compact body with even more features, like a pitch reference tone and marks for pure major thirds and minor thirds.
Small, thin, light and powerful.

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Blue Set - Things 4 StringsTM Bow Hold BuddiesTM Violin / Viola Teaching Aid Accessory Review

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(More customer reviews)This short video shows how easy it is to install theBow Hold Buddies[tm] Instant Bow Hold Bow Accessory for VIOLIN/VIOLA - BLUE SET

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Finally, an Instant Bow Hold!By eliminating the struggle with one of the trickiest parts of string playing:Young players can immediately experience the pleasure of string playing while avoiding developing bad habits.Teen players can correct bow holds that are holding back their progress.Life-long players experiencing joint and tactile issues may regain the joy of playing, given the support this accessory provides.All will love the creative frog and fish design!Things 4 StringsTM Patent Pending bow accessories train the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally, through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to focus on other elements of string playing.The cost of giving the gift of music to your child includes not only money, but also invaluable expenditures of effort and time.A Things 4 StringsTM Patent Pending bow accessory is a bargain that will maximize your investment on lessons and acceleratemusical abilities and ultimately the joy of playing an instrument.Even with a best effort on the part of both student and teacher, it can take years of lessons and practice for most students to accomplish a stable and effectively relaxed bow hold. Things 4 StringsTM bow accessories work to teach players to hold the bow correctly without undue concern about the placement of their fingers. Once the hand is trained the product may safely be removed from the bow. It can easily be reattached if needed.Things 4 StringsTM bow accessories are not just for beginners. Available in a variety of colors, teen players can use these products to correct bad bow hold habits, and life-long players experiencing joint pain or tactile issues may find these products provide the support needed to bring back the joy of playing.

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Manhasset 1300 sst Violin Holder Review

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(More customer reviews)This is made of flimsy plastic. It does not slide onto the music stand firmly; the littl flap supposed to secure it to the lip of the music stand was wayyy tooo tight and can not push it without scratching the stand or break it... nah...waste of $$.
I went to the music store and found the metal String Swing brand that handtight and easy to remove, very sturdy, and I love it. Great for use to place the violin/viola and bow on when needed to take a break from practice, but just want to mention that it make turning pages very difficult because the small bulky metal box for screw on is in the way.

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An adjustable holder for violin and bows. Clips on the lip of all folding and concert music stands. Holds violin and bows securely. Stores conveniently in the case.

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Knilling School Model 4/4 Violin Outfit (Perfection Pegs, Shaped Cover, Wood Bow) Review

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(More customer reviews)We received this violin and were not pleased. There appeared to be a sloppy glue job on the neck, touched up paint on the chin rest, and a crack by the F hole. We returned this violin for a refund, so we cannot say how it played.

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Well-crafted and affordable. Knilling School model instruments offer superior materials, workmanship and finish, plus proper set up and quality components, to ensure ease of tuning, tone quality, practical playability, and structural integrity. The top is crafted from even grain spruce; the back from maple, with maple ribs, neck and scroll. Fully carved and graduated for superior tone, with genuine inlaid purfling around the top and back to help protect the plates, and solid ebony nut, fingerboard, saddle, and endpin, ensure durability. Shop adjusted in the U.S.A.; includes the revolutionary Perfection planetary pegs with internal micro-gears AND synthetic tailpiece with four built-in tuners for totally effortless and reliable ease of tuning without fear of slipping or sticking pegs, custom hand-fitted quality maple bridge, comfortable and elegant Guarneri-style chinrest, and American-made D'Addario Prelude steelcore strings. Meets or exceeds specifications established by the Music Educators National Conference. Outfit includes quality shaped case, with zippered cover, fully-lined interior with matching blanket, two bow holders and covered accessory compartment, brazilwood bow with genuine horsehair, and rosin. Available in 4/4, 3/4 and 1/2 size. Established in 1922, Knilling String Instruments has had the privilege of working with some of the finest craftsmen throughout the world; whether for a beginner or seasoned player, our instruments reflect Knilling's commitment to unparalleled quality and exceptional value.

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LR Baggs Passive Violin Pickup including Chin-Rest Jack Review

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(More customer reviews)Just joined a country band and took the advice of a long time professional fiddler and got this pickup. The sound is awsome. Infinitely better than the Fishman I was using. When I got the Baggs Para Acoustic DI to go with it, it got even better! Glad I took the great advice!

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The Violin pickup is built directly into a high quality bridge and comes stock with achin-rest Jack

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Cremona SV-225 Premier Student Violin, 1/2-Size Review

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(More customer reviews)Received the violin thought it was wonderful. Son began lessons and did great while plucking the strings. Unfortunately the first day the instructor took the bow and turned the tension knob the bow broke. Unfortunately it was day 31 and Amazon.com has no way to contact them to discuss the defective merchandise. I am officially done with Amazon.com. I would have thought that a $200.00 violin would have been constructed better. I now have to go and search for a new bow. Violin came without any manufacturer details so can not make any contact to discuss any possible warranty info.

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You've seen this finish before on fine, old violins costing thousands of dollars and often in the hands of professional players or collectors. And until now, an instrument of this look and quality has never been available at such an affordable price point! The SV-225 1/2 is a fully hand carved violin made of select spruce and flamed maple, shaded in a beautiful antique finish. Each instrument comes as an outfit with a high-quality, J. La Salle bow and a Superior hard-shell case for optimal protection.

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Bow-Right for 1/4 - 1/2 Violin Review

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(More customer reviews)In principle this is a very useful product that clearly encourages correct bowing. It suffers from a few less than desirable traits. First, it is not the easiest thing to put on and often doesn't stay put. For this reason I often worried about scratching my violin. You really need to take care putting it on and taking it off to be sure there is no damage. This may be less of a concern for a rented student violin, but I never put this my better violin. Second, it encouraged correct bowing by forcing you to fit between two metal bars. Again this is okay for an inexpensive fiberglass bow, but no way do you want a more expensive bow constantly scraping the metal guides. So my recommendation is that it works great if you are not preoccupied with thinking about potential damage.

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Available to fit violins from 1/16 through full size, the Bow-Right is the perfect tool for developing a sound bow technique. Stainless steel guides encourage straight bowing and correct wrist action. Metal guides attach easily with PBS plastic fittings.

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Resonan Resonan 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest; Low Review

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(More customer reviews)This item holds very well on my violin, just remember to bend it a bit so its tight on the violin, the Fabric on the bottom its very nice and soft, the rubber brackets DO not damage the violin at all, it doesn't even leave a mark. Great item.

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Resonans shoulder rests are a popular choice for many players, featuring an efficient, contoured, padded frame, covered with velvet for superior comfort. The feet are covered with surgical tubing to help protect the instrument's finish, and can be folded for compact storage. The frame and legs can be bent for custom fit. Available in low, medium and high, for violin or viola.

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Fishman Classic Series V-200 Professional Violin Pickup Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using this pickup with the Fishman G-II preamp for months and have little good to say about it. I simply cannot get the pickup to sound good on my instrument. In order to make it bearable I have to turn the treble nearly as low as possible, otherwise all that comes out is high pitched bow scraping noise. In addition, the carpenter jack is poorly designed and will not fit in my violin case. I have to attach and remove the pickup each time I use it. It The best thing about the pickup is that it is very easy to install. While it does the job of amplifying my violin, I cannot recommend this pickup for a violinist serious about tone. There simply must be better options out there.

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Classic Series V-200 Violin/Viola PickupThe same pickup element as the V-100, the V-200 employs aCarpenter-style 1/4' output jack which mounts on the side ofthe instrument with chinrest-style hardware.

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Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Steel Ball-End E Review

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(More customer reviews)G, D, and A work fine, but the E string squeals quite noticeably and and is very embarassing when it happens. The E string seems to have a mind of its own when deciding when to squeak

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Dominant series violin strings are one of the most widely-used synthetic strings. A highly flexible, multi-strand nylon core makes these comparable in sound and feel to natural gut.The E string is aluminum/steel or plain steel, ball or loop end.

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Full Size Violin 4 x 4 With Case - Metallic Pink Review

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(More customer reviews)This violin sounds good (per violin tutor). She was very surprised that it was as inexpensive as it was. Generally speaking, painted violins aren't the best choice but my 12yr old daughter loves it & it makes a statement! Expect to have to replace all of the strings, though. They all broke w/in about 3 weeks. Still a GREAT deal.

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Free carrying case. Four fine tuners. Featherweight case with strap and carrying handle. Pear wood fingerboard. Rosin. Accessory colors/style may vary.

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The Original Hill Violin Cleaner and Polish Review

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(More customer reviews)This 25cc bottle contains a liquid used to clean the sticky resin (that accumulates from the bow) from off the varnished surface of a violin (etc). It works great.

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Made by one of the most renowned European families in the instrument making industry, this cleaner is very effective in getting rid of the stubborn rosin between the bridge and fingerboard. Made in England. This is the original Hill Cleaner and Polish, not an imitation!

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Maxam Full-Size Violin with Case & Bow Review

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(More customer reviews)I have no idea about the quality of this violin, but if you google this violin you will find the market value to be in the $50-$60 range. I'd buy elsewhere if I decided I have to have this model.

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Maxam Full-Size Violin with Case and Bow at a price that's music to your ears. SAVE BIG! Make sweet music with a sweet deal on this Maxam Violin. Who hasn't been inspired by a violinist who can make this instrument come alive with soul-stirring sounds? Now you can make your own beautiful music on the violin without paying a Stradivarius price. This Full-Size Violin from Maxam lets you take your first steps as a musician for a very reasonable price. It's better than renting or buying used while you learn. More features: Spruce topboard and maple backboard for a sweet, clear resonating sound; Carrying case and bow included; Violin measures 23 1/2" long; bow measures 28 3/4" long. Better hurry... they won't last long at this price! Order Today! Maxam Full-Size Violin with Case & Bow

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Crystalcello MV450PK 1/10 Size Violin with Carrying Case + Bow + Accessories - Pink Color Review

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(More customer reviews)It really works once it is tuned and the rozen is put on the bow stings

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Cremona SV-150 Premier Student Violin, 1/4-Size Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this directly from Amazon (who has the best price for 1/4 size), was expecting it not set up. seemed decently packed, but one of the screw tuners had fallen out, found it in case and rescrewed it in. It is very easy to install the bridge yourself (youtube videos). Violin seems of very decent quality, good finishings, nothing looking rough, unfinished, or crude. Bow works well. It comes with a beautiful case with built-in hygrometer. I am waiting to see how the pegs and strings settle in and hold tune.
I was considering buying a used instrument of higher quality from ebay or locally, but now that I have this I think this was the right choice. My six-year old who is very serious about starting violin will be so excited to have this bright shiny instrument with very nice finishings. Because it is widely marketed with a known retail price, it will be much easier to sell for about 1/2 price when my child outgrows it. No-name violin will have no value at all in the used market. Even the initial trial rental from a music store, which is usually heavily discounted, will not be as cheap.

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The Cremona SV-150 1/4 violin outfit is a fine example of an instrument who's value and quality far surpase its price tag and meet the specific needs of beginning and advancing students. Completeley hand-carved from select solid woods and combined with the new TL-33 Travelite case for durable, yet lightweight protection and a LB-15 Brazilwood bow by J. LaSalle, makes this already perfect outfit one of the best available at this price point!

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