List Price: $499.99
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- Size 1/2, style 2 electric / silent violin in blue metallic varnish
- Hand-carved solid maple wood body with ebony fingerboard, pegs, chin rest and tailpiece with mother of pearl inlay
- Powered by a 9V Alkaline battery (included)
- Includes: lightweight hard case, Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, quality rosin cake, a bridge, aux cable, and headphones
- 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects
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I was a total beginner when I purchased this violin and have had no regrets. My son was learning at school and I was curious about learning too. We were renting my son's violin. I definitely wasn't going to purchase a high priced violin, I didn't want to commit to renting and taking lessons myself, so I opted for this to see if I'd be interested in pursuing the violin. I thought if it was total junk I could return it, and at the least, I could learn fingerings and how to basically play, and it would look good on the wall if it was only good for decoration. I was pleased at how nice it looked, and that I could play it. I loved learning the violin. After six months, I ended up joining an adult orchestra and had to rent an acoustic violin (which does sound better), but I purchased this violin for less than I would have spent renting for six months. I like the way this violin feels (especially the chin rest and bow) better than the rental. I still use this violin when I want to play quietly, and usually bring this when I travel since I'm not as worried about it. It's my "beater" violin! If you're used to playing nice violins you may be disappointed, but if you don't know any better, you'll probably be very happy with it. This is great for a beginner.When I opened it, one of the strings was broken. Two others were bent. And another string broke when I was tuning it. Also the pegs slip so I can't keep the non broken ones in tune. Everything else works. I used my own rosin; dark rosin preference. Unhappy that I'll need to spend $65 in order to make this violin playable as is.I've never seen a bridge installed. is it supposed to be disconnected? barely makes sound. it's on, the battery is working. why won't it work well? very sad...well it is a violin...if you have a QC guy that gets checks from you ...he Exxon Valdezed my violin....since you may appreciate music, as you sell violins, what do you suggest? should i declutter my room and just through it away. should i keep the case and toss the violin? I will defiantly keep the bow, it looks like a nice piece of wood work there. i'm going to raise it from one star to two for the bow....I was really worried when I first got it. The strings, bridge and pegs needed to be put in. Broke the E string right away. Would not make a sound. Finally I scrapped the old rosin and bought some new stuff. Then Whoala, sound! Peg oil helps tremendously too. But for the cash it sounds remarkable. Excellent for begginers. I would recommend to any of my friends. Just remember NEW ROSIN and PEG OIL!
I will say I am a little surprised at how good the bridge is. I bought a Sojing earlier in the summer, and its bridge was garbage.
The violin comes with fine tuners on every string, although one of them wasn't attached and the string was lose in the case. My Sojing only came with a fine tuner for the E string.
The Bow is good, and the rosin was easy to use, although I would recommend upgrading both eventually.
Didn't try the head set, but based on looks alone, the Sojing headphones appear better.
The quality of the case....for a beginner....thumbs up.
I will update this more after Christmas and my son (and me) have more time with it.
I would recommend this for any beginner looking to find a decent starter
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