6/22/2011

Molinari 4/4 Size Student Violin Outfit (Wood Bow, Canvas Case) Review

Molinari 4/4 Size Student Violin Outfit (Wood Bow, Canvas Case)
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The violin I received was in good shape, except for one minor scratch in the varnish on the back. But the wood itself wasn't damaged. The sound of the violin is very nice. If I had it to do over again, knowing what I know, I would buy this violin. The only genuine drawback was the low quality of the strings that came with the violin. Buy replacement string if you buy this violin.

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Start your student on a quality instrument that you can count on.Your teacher will thank you for purchasing a product that will provide many years of playing enjoyment.This Molinari ALLIEVO SERIES violin features a nitro-finish, one piece spruce top, maple back & sides with ebony type fingerboard, pegs, chinrest, endpin, & alloy tailpiece.The 4 fine tuners make it easier for beginners to tune the strings.Includes a round horsehair wood bow andcanvas zipper case with shoulder strap.Available in 4 sizes, for small children up to adults:1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4

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6/21/2011

Music Basics Violin Complete Kit with Free Tuner - Silver 4/4 Full Size (VLN-12-Silver 4/4) Review

Music Basics Violin Complete Kit with Free Tuner - Silver 4/4 Full Size (VLN-12-Silver 4/4)
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I decided to learn how to play the violin, so I went searching for one that was decent for beginners and not very expensive. When I saw a photo of this silver violin, I fell in love with it and immediately purchased it. Well, the pros are that this violin come with pretty much everything you'd need as a beginner. You get a case, tuner (BONUS!), the bow and rosin. I went out and bought my own violin mute so that I could practice without annoying those around me. The con is that you can clearly tell that the violin was spray painted because there is a part on the back of the violin that is unpainted, but it isn't very noticeable. Overall, I would recommend Music Basics instruments and this particular violin to others.

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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 other colors and 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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Featherweight C-3960 Full Size Violin Case Review

Featherweight C-3960 Full Size Violin Case
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I have been looking for a violin case for my son for quite sometime & when I saw this this on Amazon, I was a little skeptical... You can't find anywhere on the net for this kind of violin case at such a low price. My son just loves it, it has so much room for his stuffs and light. The product was more than I have expected, nicely built and sturdy.

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Featherweight Deluxe violin oblong case, 4/4 size Arched-top rectangular shaped case Well-padded Cordura nylon cover Padded interior moldings Large interior accessory compartment fit a shoulder rest 2 bow holdersBlack exterior with grey interior

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6/20/2011

Anton Breton VP-50 4/4 Violin Mute Review

Anton Breton VP-50 4/4 Violin Mute
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When my wife and I moved into a smaller house the ability to practice the violin became severally hampered. She may be fond of the instrument, however the same song played four hundred times over and over again can get on just about anyones nerves. Things were getting bad enough that we were seriously considering purchasing an electric violin for practice just so she would not have to listen to everything I played. I had heard of mutes in the past but never considered them a viable option, seemed like their would be no way to mute a violin without interfering without significantly interfering with the tone. I was proven wrong and this little gym works wonders by reducing the vibration of the bridge and making it quite enough that now I only have to be in the next room, not the next house over.
This is a must have for anyone wishing to practice and not interested in letting everyone in the house listen to your pre-performance. Additionally, now that I know how this piece works I would recommend a person choose a heavy metal silencer over the rubber options when looking for extreme muting.

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Anton Breton Violin mute, A must-have for all students allows practice at all hours without disrupting the neighbors Heavy, nickel plated brass construction

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Christino Professional Violin Shoulder Rest, 4/4 Review

Christino Professional Violin Shoulder Rest, 4/4
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I am sad to report that I was told that Christino no longer makes shoulder rests with collapsable legs due to a patent infringement issue. It is hard to believe that a hinged leg can be patentable -- multiple other brands have folding legs. You can see the original design at the moment in the photos on this listing. I already have two with the foldable legs as pictured. When I made a new order here, I was shipped one with the replacement design, which has non-folding legs with two screw holes to mount them with two choices for angles. One choice tilts the pad forward, one tilts it back. Neither of the angles fits me right, like the old design does. It's a real shame, because of all they were the most comfortable of the 3 kinds I've tried - a Bon Musica, and a Chinese Kun copy. By comfort, I mean, not just the immediate feeling, but I get no neck cramps after hours of use.
The new design means they won't fit in the large pocket of my violin case without unscrewing and removing the legs, a real hassle and invitation to lose parts.
The foam on my 2-year old Christino shoulder rest is getting a bit worn, so I may keep the new item for the parts, which I can attach onto the old folding legs.

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The Christino Professional Violin Shoulder Rest is comfortable, durable, and customizable for your unique needs. The sliding adjusters allow you to set the shoulder rest at the perfect width for your instrument, and the screw-on legs make for easy height adjustment. In addition, there are two possible positions for the legs on each end of the shoulder rest, which results in different tilt angles depending on the positions chosen. The rubber on the legs will firmly grip the instrument so that the shoulder rest will stay in place while you play, while at the same time allowing effortless attachment and removal without scratching your instrument. The contoured body is solidly constructed for stability and durability, and the generous foam padding ensures lasting comfort for hours of playing.

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6/19/2011

Cecilio 1/2 Size CVN-200 Rosewood Violin Package Review

Cecilio 1/2 Size CVN-200 Rosewood Violin Package
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This is my first violin purchase. My 10-yr old daughter has begun lessons and she is making out very well with this lovely little violin. The pegs needed a little "tweaking" but this was simply accomplished by the violin teacher. The beauty of it is very nice, especially for one so reasonably priced. For my part, I think that the wood chin rest vs. the black is stunning.

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This violin is perfect for the student musician. It features hand carved solid maple back and sides, hand-carved solid spruce top, beautiful inlaid purfling, varnish finish, natural colored rosewood pegs, chin rest, tailpiece and rosewood fingerboard. Has features found in much more expensive violins. It comes with alloy tailpiece and 4 built-in fine tuners. The brazilwood bow features rosewood frog and unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair. The included case is a light weight form fitting hard case with pockets and strap. This makes it convenient to carry to school or orchestra. 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. The included accessories alone retail for more than $80. This makes the violin kit an unbeatable value. Buy with confidence as it comes with a one year warranty against any manufacturing defects. Grab it while this price lasts!

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VIOLINSMART YELLOW Electric Violin 4/4 Full Size Complete Set Review

VIOLINSMART YELLOW Electric Violin 4/4 Full Size Complete Set
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When we first took this cheesy piece of plastic out of its poorly wrapped cardboard box, we knew we were in trouble. But we assembled it, anyhow. My son was able to play it for about 4 hours, and then the shoulder rest fell off and the screws holding the clamps into the plastic body started to work out.
This is such a horribly made piece of garbage, I recommend saving your money, and checking out something at a local instrument store so that you can see what you're getting.
Face it--you're hoping (as was I) to buy a MUSICAL INSTRUMENT for under $80. What can you honestly expect? Actually, for $80, I would expect that it would have lasted for at least a year. Then I wouldn't have complained. But looking at this thing, you can tell--every possible cheap short-cut that the manufacturer COULD have taken, they DID. For instance, those scrws I mentioned--the manufacturer could have used larger screws (they're "0"s or something like that), or they could have used brass inserts into the body....but NOOOO!
It's a piece of garbage. Walk away. You've been warned.
(BTW, we got a white violin, not a yellow. I'm guessing that they're all made in the same mold)

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

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