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Bunnel Premier Violin Clearance Outfit 4/4 Full Size - Carrying Case and Accessories Included - Highest Quality Solid Maple Wood and Ebony Fittings By Kennedy Violins

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Size: 4/4 (Full)


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  • [HIGHEST QUALITY CLEARANCE] The following instrument is listed marked down due to a slight cosmetic defect that does not affect playability or sound in any way.Ranked at #1 for customer service, ANYTHING you need or have uestions about, we are on hand to help! Kennedy Violins is also proud to offer our Bunnel full size violin with accessories as the highest-rated stringed instrument!
  • [THE COMPLETE OUTFIT] We have included the HIGHEST quality accessories that only professional players would recommend. This includes your violin,Portland Carbon fiber Shoulder Rest, Intro to Violin book, Polishing cloth, Backup strings, Giuliani Rosin, Giuliani Brazilwood Bow, and a Portland Oblong carrying case.
  • [ASSEMBLED AND QUALITY CHECKED IN THE USA] We are different from all other competitors because our final assembly and set-up are in the USA, NOT in china. Quality set-up = LONG TERM quality. Violin set-up in a different country can lead to very poor quality and damage, don't risk it!
  • [HANDCRAFTED WOOD] This Bunnel violin outfit handcrafted with solid maple and spruce tonewoods, 100% genuine ebony fittings, then completed with a satin oil finish.
  • [LIFETIME GUARANTEE] All of our Violins are fully backed by a lifetime warranty and a 45-day money-back guarantee. Are you ready to try out your new Kennedy violin outfit? We take our customer satisfaction very seriously. Please reach out if you have absolutely ANY questions or concerns, we will go to great lengths to make a customer happy!

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The Bunnel Premier is an upgrade from our Bunnel Pupil. The Premier is an excellent choice for a beginning student instrument. It features improved quality of wood, providing a richer, warmer sound. The following instrument is listed on clearance due to a slight cosmetic defect which does not affect playability or sound in any way. Natural Oil Finish The oil finish is a unique feature usually seen on more expensive violins. Student-level string instruments from other retailers at this cost are typically coated with a thick, glossy lacquer finish that hinders quality tone production. The Ricard Bunnel has an authentic, hand-rubbed oil finish. It not only looks more professional, but remains true to historical, tried-and-true standards of hand-crafted violin making. The construction, fittings, finish, and design of the Ricard Bunnel Premier gives this instrument a warmer and more projective sound than competing student violins at the same cost category. FREE expert setup by our staff of professional luthiers is included with your purchase to meet or exceed all MENC specifications and standard measurements. At Kennedy Violins, the luthier staff ensures that each violin is individually setup, tuned, and inspected to our highest standards. Your violin will be ready to play when you receive it—not sent to you unstrung or in pieces as from other online retailers. Our setup includes the following: Smoothing the accurately planed fingerboard Arching the bridge Fitting bridge feet to the curvature of the violin Carving the nut to professional curvature Fitting pegs Polishing the finish See what sets our Violin Outfits apart! VIOLIN FEATURES Four professional grade built-in fine tuners on a composite tailpiece or four premium grade independent fine tuners on an ebony tailpiece Naturally dried maple and tight-grained spruce from the Himalayas Handmade construction Inlaid purfling GIULIANI BOW FEATURES Strong round bow shaft of genuine Brazilwood Genuine Mongolian horse hair Half-mounted 100% ebony frog for great balance and durability Mother of pearl inlay on frog Silver winding Abalone bow slide Precisely weighed for excellent balance and responsiveness Black leather grip CASE FEATURES Two satin-lined rotating bow holders Strong velcro straps for securing the violin in place Hygrometer for humidity measurement Double sets of durable YKK Zippers Plush velour lining in amber or light blue Shoulder rest compartment Spacious accessory compartment for strings, rosin, straps, etc. Lined protective blanket to cover the violin Ergonomic shaped handle for comfortable carrying 2 straps for backpack, across-the-chest, or over-the-shoulder carrying Weatherproof black nylon exterior fabric INCLUDED ACCESSORIES High Quality Shoulder Rest (3/4-4/4), Portland Acoustical Shoulder Rest (1/8-1/2), or Contoured Shoulder Cushion for 1/16 and 1/10 sizes Pre-installed steel-core D'Addario Prelude Strings Additional full set of Portland Violin Strings Intro to Violin beginners book Giuliani Rosin Read more Learn about our company and why we are proud of our work here at Kennedy Violins. The Kennedy Violins Difference What makes Kennedy Violins string instruments the best on the market? First, we purchase each violin directly from the maker — a rare and highly effective business practice that lowers our cost and allows us to pass the savings to you. Made with Care Next, all final assembly and FREE setup is performed locally in our Washington State shop by our professionally trained luthier staff. NO assembly or setup is required with a violin that is ready to play from the moment you open the case. Experience the Difference With both the highest-rated violins and customer care in the U.S., we are the only company confident enough to back up our instruments. Experience the Kennedy Violins difference! Read more Clearance Violins Purchase with Security The slight cosmetic flaws that may be present in clearance products from Kennedy Violins do not affect the quality of the tone woods or resonance of the violins. You can purchase rest assured that you are getting the same great quality violin that is expected in any Kennedy Violin product. Considering a clearance violin? They are an excellent option for the discerning customer looking to find a great value! We are sure you will find they still have the same great sound and playability as all of their musical counterparts. Not in love? No problem! The Kennedy Violins team will be happy to help you find the best fit for you if you find it's not love at first sight. VIOLIN SIZE CHART Follow these steps to find your perfect fit: For the most accurate size: 1. Extend arm fully and perpendicular to the body. 2. Measure from the base of the neck to the middle of the palm. 3. If you are between sizes, size down. Please use the sizing chart below to assist you. Read more


Item Weight: 7.8 pounds


Package Dimensions: 39.8 x 13.7 x 7.6 inches


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: May 31, 2016


Back Material: Maple


Top Material: Spruce


Size: 4/4 (Full)


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  • many of the reviews would lead you to believe that this violin would sound and play like a much more expensive violin
Size: 4/4 (Full)
Before saying anything else, it should be understood that the same make and model of violin will vary considerably from one instrument to the next especially for the lower price violins. I can summarize my review by saying I paid for a "$200" violin and I got a "$200" violin. I am not unhappy with the product I received. However, many of the reviews would lead you to believe that this violin would sound and play like a much more expensive violin. Such is not the case with the violin I received. I got this violin for my teenage granddaughter who is an intermediate violinist. She has a much more expensive violin that she has been playing regularly but the hassle of carrying it to and from school everyday and the potential for damage led us to look for a second violin for school orchestra so she could keep her regular violin at home for practice and only take it out for concerts and a more advanced orchestra in which she plays on weekends. This Bunnel violin is to be that second violin. Physically, everything looks fine with only one small blemish as expected. The bridge did need a bit of adjustment. I would describe the sound of the violin as rather dull on all strings. We changed the strings out with a set of Evah Pirazzi stings which brightened the sound up some. So now I have a "$300" violin when the cost of the new strings is included. I will say that, with the new strings, it sounds better than a $400 student violin at a local music store (their cheapest) but it is still a student quality violin. For the intended violinist and purpose it is marginal. If my granddaughter continues to advance in her ability, we will probably be donating it to a local grade school and looking for something a little higher quality in another year or so. It would be fine for a beginner. The key point I want to make is that you should not be misled by the overly enthusiastic reviews into believing that you are going to get the sound quality of a fine violin at this price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2017 by Amazon Customer

  • My Violin For The Next Three Years
Size: 4/4 (Full)
Based on function, sound quality and value, this is a great instrument. Do other violins sound better - of course. Are other violins easier to play - of course. Can you get better sound and ease of play in other violins at this price - definitely not. We have four violins in the house. We have the Cecilio beginner violin made famous on YouTube, which cost $109. We have this violin, which is a discounted Bunnel model and which was $199. We also have the Fiddlerman Apprentice Violin Outfit, which was $330. Lastly I have a hundred year old German violin that is worth maybe $3,500. The violin itself is very attractive. It is a nice darker wood with a smooth oiled finish that is easy on the hands and the neck is responsive. It takes a little more effort to play than the Fiddlerman but it costs $130 less. The case is great, except for the seller's logo. The strings will get you through six months to a year of playing. The construction is basic. The wood is quality, with a very good sound, and a nice responsive tone. You can draw long, deep chords and notes with good bow technique. No complaints at all. My evaluation of the violins is this. It is all about budget. The German violin was bought at a flea market for $65 and I actually assumed it was not a good instrument and bought the Fiddlerman and Cecilio without even having the German model assessed by a luthier (would have cost $150 and I did not think I would get a good result). If you only have enough money to rent a violin, but want the benefits of ownership, buy the Cecilio. If you can already play or are a little more committed and have a few more dollars to spend, get the Bunnel. If you play very well or if you have outgrown your Bunnel or Cecilio and want a violin you can keep for years, but are still on a budget, get the Fiddlerman Apprentice. OR - if you have a little more money to spend at any level of play, start with the Fiddlerman and keep it until you can get a performance quality violin at triple the cost. The biggest drawback with this Bunnel is the bow. Fortunately, I'm into carbon fiber and I just bought a carbon fiber bow to use with all the violins and it is head and shoulders better than just about any bow I've used. Granted, I'm just a third year player, but the first thing you'll need to upgrade and the easiest thing to upgrade that will improve your playing is your bow and your strings. If you're a good player and on a budget, get this Bunnel and a new bow and strings and you won't need to get another violin for maybe three years. To get a violin that plays better than the Fiddlerman you'll have to spend a whole lot more than $330. In fact, it plays nearly as well as my newly configured German violin, for which I did end up spending money with a luthier. If you just want to play around and learn for fun, the Cecilio is probably good enough to keep you interested and play along with your kids or a piano or cello once in a while. If you play well and have no budget at all, the Bunnel is your best choice. It's not great, but it is very, very good and you'll be pressed to find a violin that will play better if you are a violinist with less than five years of playing. Or if you are in that five year or under category and have more than $200 and less than $500 to spend, get the Apprentice and spend money on a better bow and better strings. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2016 by MrVenom

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