Mendini By Cecilio 4/4 Violin For Beginners, Black Solid Wood - Flamed Acoustic Violins Set with Case, Tuner, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin, Bridge & Strings
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Size: 4/4
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- Premium Wood & Sound: MENDINI violin features solid wood hand-carved spruce top with evenly distributed grain, ensuring stability and producing a rich, beautiful tone. The maple back is lightweight, offering excellent conductivity to deliver a crisp sound. This durable and comfortable violin is ideal for beginner violinists looking for a long-term, reliable instrument
- Exquisite Design & Comfortable Playability: This 4/4 violin set is hand-carved with a smooth, well-proportioned body with beautiful varnish finish and inlaid purfling, and ergonomically designed for comfortable playing. The hand-selected premium strings deliver rich, vibrant tones, offering excellent performance for beginners
- Perfect Gift For Beginners: This violin is a great beginner violin for any levels. Whether for a friend, family member, or loved one, this is a perfect gift to make it easier for beginners to get started and excited about their musical journey
- Violin Kit Includes: Available in several sizes the violin kit also has 2 bows, extra violin strings, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding and rubber feet, and lightweight hard case with straps. Everything you need for a beginner playing experience in this fiddle kit is included
- Easy to Set Up and Play: After receiving our fiddle, just simply tune it and you can start playing immediately! Enjoy effortless setup and start making beautiful music right away.Please note the bridge will not be setup to avoid damage during shipping. Tuning pegs must be handled with care and pushed in when adjusting
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Mendini by Cecilio’s easy to assemble, finely crafted instruments are perfect for students or new musicians just learning to play. Start your child’s musical journey with expertly-engineered violins and violas that provide orchestra-quality sound. Experience the rich tones of brass instruments crafted for powerful sound and smooth playing. Start jamming with our collection of colorful, student-level 3-piece and 5-piece drum sets. Explore our collection of saxophones, clarinets, flutes, and piccolos, and find everything you need to hit the right note. Visit the Store This violin features a hand-carved, 1-piece maple back, neck, and sides with a beautiful varnish finish and inlaid purfling. It possessed a deep, rich, and powerful tone with an exceptional ability to project and resonate. This is why thousands of instructors have approved these violins. Includes deluxe plush-lined, nylon-covered hard case so you can take your violin anywhere without worry. Lightweight for easy transport to and from class or gigs. Customize your comfort while you play with the adjustable padded shoulder rest. This easy-to-read tuner has a large LCD display that can be used to tune any instrument. With an adjustable note value and tempo range, mastering complex beats is achievable for any level musician. a plush-lined nylon covered hard shell case/a chromatic tuner with metronome/quality rosin/two bows/an adjustable padded shoulder rest/an extra set of strings Why doesn’t my instrument make sound? BOW: You must rosin the bow before use so it can produce sound. Floss the bow with rosin for at least 5-10 minutes until you see the white powder come out from the horse hair before it can make a sound. Why doesn’t my instrument stay in tune? SLIPPING PEGS: The pegs may shrink or expand due to peg drops. Simply apply rosin powder or peg drop oil on the pegs and peg holes. This will fill the little gaps and increase friction. Why is the back of the neck unfinished? The back of the neck of a violin, viola is supposed to remain unfinished. This allows for rapid transition from one note to another. Varnish would get gummy when your hands are sweaty, and would wear off from time to time. How To Care For Your Bow? 1.Pls always loosen the bow hair after playing to prevent warping. 2.Gently turn the screw counter clockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten before you play. 3.Work the rosin back-and-forth along the bow hair from the frog to the tip.
Brand: Mendini by Cecilio
Size: 4/4
Color: Pearl
Item dimensions L x W x H: 22 x 8.3 x 1.5 inches
Top Material Type: Maple, Spruce, Ebony
Back Material Type: Maple, Wood, Ebony, Spruce Wood
String Material Type: Alloy Steel
Finish Type: Varnish
Instrument: Violin
Item Weight: 5 Pounds
Brand Name: Mendini by Cecilio
Instrument: Violin
Set Name: Violin Set
Manufacturer: Cecilio Musical Instruments
UPC: 847848014505
Global Trade Identification Number: 05
Manufacturer Part Number: 4/4MV500+SR+92D
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Model Name: MV500
Model Number: 4/4MV500+92D
Warranty Description: 1 year warranty against manufacturer's defects.
Included Components: with case
Instrument Size: 4/4
Item Dimensions: 22 x 8.3 x 1.5 inches
Item Weight: 5 Pounds
Top Material Type: Maple, Spruce, Ebony
Back Material Type: Maple, Wood, Ebony, Spruce Wood
String Material Type: Alloy Steel
Body Material Type: Wood
Material Type: Wood
Color: Pearl
Finish Type: Varnish
Sound Profile: Rich, beautiful, crisp, vibrant
Operation Mode: Manual
Number of Strings: 4
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Size: 4/4
This is my daughter's second violin. I made the mistake of buying a "VSO" the first time, and she quickly needed an upgrade. I didn't want to have to keep buying violins every year. I wanted something to last her several years and wouldn't break the bank. After reading many reviews, articles, and listening to youtube channels, I had finalized my decision on this violin. First off, when you first pull the violin out of the case, put some good strings on it; like everyone is mentioning in the comments. We traded the Dominant strings we placed on her ADM (it did help that violin, but not much) onto her Mendini. Her instructor was impressed with the "clean/crisp sound" this violin produces. (And so much louder!) Good quality strings will make it sound like I had paid WAY more than I actually did for it. Ssssshhhhh..... I had gotten her a KUN shoulder rest, so that wasn't much of an issue. I admit I wasn't impressed with the one that comes with it. We ended up donating it. Not a very good quality at all. We were really impressed with the bows. (And her instructor kept saying, "It came with two?!") We were looking into purchasing a carbon fiber bow, but these bows are really good quality. (Or the quality of the bow that came with the ADM was so bad??) I'm glad to delay that purchase for a little while. Her instructor was very impressed with the bows also. The rosin that comes with the outfit says Cecilio. I expect it to be a fairly decent rosin for Cecilio to put their name on it, but we haven't tried it yet. She was given a dark amber rosin while visiting a local music store and it seems to be a good quality rosin. (The case says Kohr, so I'm assuming Johannes Kohr.) In short, I think the rosin will be fine and it's nice to have an extra. But she's going to use the Kohr for now. It comes with a really nice case. She now has two, and again we think that is not a bad idea. She likes this case better because there are straps to carry your violin on your back. So much easier for her to lug around, especially when traveling! The tuner is a really nice one. Her instructor was surprised by the great quality of the tuner also. The only worry I have is that she said her Mendini is a little heavier and wider than her first violin. But again, I had gotten her an ADM to see if she was serious and wanted to continue playing. Her ADM will now be a nice wall decoration. We were actually looking at getting her the Cecilio MV500, but the cost was not in our budget. I feel confident that this violin will last her through HS. Especially since these line of violins are also made by Cecilio. Some would say this is an awesome starter violin, and I agree. I wish I had spent the $70 more and started her off with this. Then there wouldn't have been a need to upgrade after 6 months of lessons.After her first lesson with the Mendini MV500, I have seen her confidence bloom! She's not making the scratchy noises and squeaks that she was producing from her ADM. I do want to comment on how beautiful this violin is! My daughter's ADM was painted; which we learned later can affect the tone. The antique look is gorgeous on this violin. It gives a more luxurious appearance. And the sound with the Dominants is amazing. My jaw literally dropped when she played it for the first time. I do want to say that Alison Sparrow (The Online Piano and Violin Tutor on youtube) made my final decision for this purchase. Look up her review for this beautiful violin. The plan is to buy her a Cecilio CVN 600 or 800 when she graduates from HS (as a graduation gift) for her to use during her college years. I am anticipating her Mendini still going strong.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2017 by Jenn4bz
Size: 4/4
This is an exceptional instrument for the price. I've had mine since 2018 and I couldn't be happier with it. It looks beautiful and plays wonderfully after being set up. When you order one of these budget violin outfits, you have to understand that right out of the box, they probably aren't going to be playable. However, there isn't much to be done to make this instrument fully serviceable for a beginner or someone who is interested in starting the violin or fiddle on a budget. I would recommend you take it to your local luthier or stringed instrument specialist just to make sure the bridge is aligned properly, and ask them to apply some peg compound to help keep the strings in tune, but if that's not an option, here's what I did: Mine came strung with D'addario Preludes, which are great strings, but if you go with an instrument that ships with stock strings, or strings with no branding, then immediately restring it with the Preludes for an extra $50 and use peg drops or peg compound to keep the pegs steady after you've restrung it. (These 2 steps are mandatory, IMHO) Tip: if you are restringing at home look up videos on how to do it properly so you know how to replace them without knocking the bridge or soundpost out and when and how to pull the tension so that that string holds the peg in place. It's a bit more complicated than restringing a guitar. Also if you aren't seeing a luthier, watch lots of videos on how to set up the bridge correctly. Make sure it's positioned the right way, it's the correct distance from the nut, and that you've put a little graphite from a pencil in the grooves where the strings sit to help keep them in tune. There are tons of videos out there that go over this in much greater detail. The bows that came with mine were perfectly fine, but something doesn't sit right with you, shop around for a highly rated affordable bow. I upgraded to a fiberglass composite bow just to see what that's like. However, even after switching out the strings ($50), using peg drops, ($14) upgrading the bow ($35), having a luthier briefly check it out AND even buying a new case (completely optional. I did it for the aesthetic), I still ended up paying less than $300 for the whole thing, and I've loved and used it since for almost 2 years now. I know a lot of people have some divisive opinions on these budget instruments, but I'm a big proponent of making music available to everyone, not just those who can afford the best instruments. With a little ingenuity and work, instruments like these can become excellent ways for low income households to introduce music to their children. They're also a great way for adults or teens who are stuck at home right now to develop a productive and fulfilling hobby. The craftsmanship on these instruments is great, and what few disadvantages they have can be remedied with just a little more I vestment and a little work. After getting it set up the sound quality of mine is great. It projects well and can play a variety of tones to help match the mood with my music.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020 by Ashley Michelle
Size: 4/4
The MV500 violin is in most respects better than I expected. I can't imagine how you can build something this nice by hand for so little money (clearly underpaid employees are a key factor). The violin is well constructed with a nice finish. The action is rather high, but it has a nice tone. The pegs move easily yet stay in tune. The fine tuners are easily adjusted and feel like they are well made. It arrived with strings, bridge and soundpost in place. The bridge only needed minor adjustment. All of the components seem well made. The fingerboard is not the same ebony as the other parts; it's more of a dark mahogany color. From what I have read it is probably real 'ebony' but of a cheaper species than the pure black ebony. The end grain at the end of the fingerboard was painted or stained presumably because it was even lighter than the rest of it. I appreciate that if they were using a cheaper ebony to keep the cost down that at least they didn't paint it black to hide the fact, so I won't have to worry about the color changing or paint coming off. It looks fine as it is. All things (especially price) considered, I love this violin. There are two things that kept me from giving it 5 stars. 1. The bows. One has a fair camber but not deep enough so you can't put a lot of tension on the hair without the bow bending the wrong way. The other has the appropriate amount of camber but isn't fair so it bends at slight angles near the middle of the bow. At least one of them is also warped some from side to side. The windings feel like packing tape. All in all, I was really paying for the violin and hoping to get lucky with the bows. For the money they are close enough. I would give one bow 2 stars and the other 3 stars. 2. The neck was not quite mounted so that the fingerboard would align with the centerline of the body. Held vertically the body and the strings seam to be leaning slightly in opposite directions. I can't feel the difference when playing and as far as I can tell it isn't hurting the tone of the instrument which is quite nice. It is just off enough to look slightly odd. Since these are hand made and are not perfectly symmetrical instruments by nature I'm sure this is just a random variation with this particular instrument. YMMV as they say. Other things in the package which I'm not taking into account with the star rating because they are basically cheap freebies they add to the package; Strings: They're cheap and will be replaced. Zinnnnngggggg! Tuner/Metronome: It's OK, it does the job if only just barely. Sometimes need to play a note several times before it registers anything. Rosin: It works and was nicely packaged. It was a higher grade rosin than the one shown in the photo and came in a rectangular wooden box. It does produce more dust than the other rosin that I ordered with it (Sherman's). Shoulder Rest: It's very small and cheap plastic but more or less does the job. I will be ordering a better one. Extra Bridge: This will come in handy. I plan to file this one down to lower the action and if I mess it up I can just go back to the first one. I am what I would call a second time beginner and will be learning along side my kids. I previously owned a Romanian violin which cost almost 5 times as much as this. The Mendini sounds better, the pegs are better and the fine tuners are better. In other respects the Mendini is a distant second, but seriously, for under $200, this is an amazing violin. Also: In addition to this MV500 I also purchased the MV400 for one of my kids. If you are debating weather the MV500 is worth the jump in price, it definitely is. There is no comparison, better carving work, better finish (no glue showing), better pegs, much better fine tuners, better bows etc. Get the MV500.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2013 by Jim
Size: 4/4
Hi, my Mendini MV-500 arrived today. I have two Cecilio CVN-600 violins, but want to try the lower cost MV-500 to put octave strings on to simulate a cello. I didn't expect much from the MV-500, but am pleasantly surprised. Before ordering the MV-500 I read every MV-500 Amazon review. After seeing the reviews I expected a substandard violin. It is not substandard and is very close in quality as my CVN-600 violins. The MV-500 is beautiful with flamed back and sounds great even with the cheap stock Cecilio strings. It tuned up easily, the fine tuners work smoothly. The bridge is a little thicker than the CVN-600, but string height above the finger board is good. I weighed my CVN-600's and the Mendini MV-500 to see if the MV-500 was more crudely made compared to the CVN-600's. The results: 1st CVN-600 - 1lb-1.9oz 2nd CVN-600 - 1lb-2.4oz Mendini MV-500 - 1lb-2.3oz IMO Cecilio using modern manufacturing techniques and similar materials has the violins almost identical. I must admit that my lower cost Mendini is more beautiful than the CVN-600's The only issue for my Mendini MV-500 is that the G-string peg is not flush with the peg-box, ~1/16" short. It holds tune, but if that bothers me enough I will ream the peg-box a little. I use carbon fiber bows and didn't test the Mendini bows. The case is good. The 92D tuner is accurate and works well. The rosin, extra strings, and shoulder rest will work, but should be upgraded in the future if desired. There is an extra bridge, but you should never need it. Bottom line is that my new Mendini MV-500 is almost perfect. The Amazon reviews for the MV-500 suggest that buying the MV-500 is a crap shoot. However, if yours isn't first rate, send it back for a replacement. If my MV-500 opinion changes in the future, I will edit this review. Edit 07/09/24: I now own five MV-500 violins. Bottom line is if you change the strings and get a better bow the violin will sound great. The Mendini MV-500 is one of the most beautiful violins costing less than $1500. Even if you get tired trying to learn the violin, the MV-500 will make for a great wall hanging sculpture.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022 by Richard
Size: 4/4
This is the absolute best starter violin kit I've ever encountered (and I've bought many as gifts over the years). The quality is really good, as are the accessories (and quality of the accessories) for the price. Customer service is great, too. The first one arrived defective (there was a split in the wood on the top -- no damage to the box, but the weather's been wonky, so maybe that did it). Return shipping was free, and I had a new, new violin as well as my refund 24 hours later. No complaints there! The case could be a little bigger (the compartment inside isn't big enough for spare strings or the nice tuner/metronome it comes with -- you have to put those in the outside pocket). The outside pocket is just a little too small to carry music around. I've made about 15 photocopy sheets for the recipient of this particular violin, and those fit with a little coaxing. I haven't tried to fit a thin learner's book. It doubt it would fit, but it might. As you learn to play, you'll be carrying your music (and stand) separately anyway, as there will be more of it than will fit in most cases. The fine tuners are really nice, as is the fact that they give you four of them. That said, be sure to tighten the nut that secures them to the tailpiece and set them in mid-tension before you actually tune the strings for the first time (just don't make the nut so tight you crack the wood of the tailpiece! They just need to be a bit more snug than they are.). Doing both of these things will make breaking in your strings a bit easier. The bows are really nice, and the fact that they give you two is great. Mine came with the bows tightened as much as they probably ever should be (more than I would tighten them when playing). Bows should be stored out of tension, and you definitely should not try to tighten them more than they are when you first take them out of the box. Not a big deal, just good to know. I HIGHLY recommend picking up the following extras for it right from the get-go: 1 - a full set of Thomastik Dominant strings -- order them with the violin and make your first order of business to switch out the strings (keep the ones it comes with for spares, but try to stick to Dominants for actual use 2 - one of those heavy, metal practice mutes 3 - an inexpensive pitchpipe (this will fit in the tiny compartment, and it will come in handy if your electronic tuner's AAA batteries die while you're out and need to play)
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2018 by A. Valentino
Size: 4/4
I bought this instrument 3-4 years ago and still use it almost everyday. It is wonderful and I still use most of the original components I did as when I bought it. The color is slightly different from the picture but I actually liked it better. It has a rustic, ancient feel to it but still works as a modern instrument. The back of the fingerboard is not stained, but there is no complaint there; I actually like it better then instruments with stain or gloss there. The sound is beautiful and loud, and I have had lots of complements about it. The rosin isn't what it shows in the picture and is actually pretty nice quality and comes with a box to store it in and I still use that rosin today. The two bows it comes with are nice and work fine, but I got a nicer one from a music store that matches better and is slightly more comfortable, although this is personal reference. The shoulder rest I do not suggest you use; it is very cheap and slips. I suggest you use an Everest shoulder rest you can get at almost any music store. They are only $15-$18 dollars (they shouldn't be any more then that), very lasting (I have had mine for the same time I have had the instrument and have yet to replace it), and great quality (they grip well and don't slip if put on properly and are adjustable). Don't be fooled by $40 shoulder rests! It comes with an extra bridge and set of strings, which is very nice if something needs replacing. The stings are fine and I have not had to use any other kinds yet, and I don't personally think its worth paying $55-$100 for a set of strings. The metronome is also a tuner which is great, and works very nicely. The case itself is fine, it comes with 2 bow slots, a velcro strip to hold your violin in place (mine lasted about 2 years before it fell apart) and a outside pocket for your music (it is too small for fit sheet music in or books without bending or folding them and to close fully, but this is only a minor flaw). After years my case has started to wear and will probably have to get a new one in the future, but it worked fine for holding and protecting my violin (it is solid but not a hardcover case like plastic). This set is great for an intermediate or experienced player. It is long lasting with proper care and greatly priced for the quality of the product and all the extras. I am very satisfied with it and will be for years to come. I would recommend this instrument to anyone looking for a very nice violin at a great price.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2014 by Paul O
Size: 4/4
So I've played violin for a very long time, but I've had a hiatus for nearly a decade. I figured it was a good time to get started again but I didn't want to pay a TON of $ to get going. After reading the reviews I figured I would give it a shot and I am satisfied... sort of. The Instrument: B- Pretty Good. The finish did look like it was rushed but It's a factory job so no biggie. The pegs ARE wood and didn't seem to slip too badly, The chin rest is a bit large - almost feels like a viola chinrest. The bridge was set up and the string on - yay! one less step I needed to do. The sound post is a bit too close to the tail piece but a luthier can fix that for a small fee. The sound is BIG and BRIGHT The bows: C- In the violin world bows are like cars you can get a honda or a Ferrari... these are Yugos... perhaps Geos at best. They do work but they aren't weighted properly and make playing a bit heavy handed... but they get the job done. I will be finding something a bit better though and perhaps re-sell these on craig's list. The Strings: D - Very tin-ey sounding, but with everything you get what you pay for(a set of these cost $12), with the newness of the instrument, mellower synthetic core strings will help with this. I suggest Thomastik IR100 Infeld Red Violin Set ($50 more but WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY) The Shoulder rest - F----- Don't even bother with this plastic piece of junk. It may be good for 1/4 size but the sponge part is literally 3"... and the unpadded plastic part was diging into my collarbone. I suggest investing in a Wolf Superflexible Full-Size Violin - Viola Shoulder Rest Once again worth every penny The rosin D - nothing really to write home about. I needed to re-rosin after 20 minutes of play, very dusty. I suggest Jade (L'Opera) Rosin for Violin, Viola & Cello The extra bridge is nice The tuner/metronome: C not bad and a nice perk The case: B - lightweight, not a lot of storage but has shoulder straps like a backpack. Kinda cool. So all in all with a little upgarding some of the accessories you should have a nice student quality instrument - but you should have a name of a good luthier for soundpost and bridge adjustment. They did ship quickly! A+
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012 by Stiina-beana
Size: 4/4
This violin is amazingly good for the price. The wood is beautiful and the spruce top has very tight grain which is a sign of slow grown well aged wood. The maple one piece back is not as flamed as the picture but that does not affect the sound. Pegs, fingerboard, tailpiece and chin rest are indeed made of ebony and well crafted. The violin is well made and comes with everything you need to get started. Mine came stringed, with the bridge and sound post in place. Right out of the box you can play it no problem. The pegs are very high quality and are very well fit to the peg box. I had no problem tuning it and it holds the tuning very well. The strings it comes with are a bit metallic sounding and the bridge could use a little reshaping but in spite of this the violin gives out a nice balanced sound on the four strings. The bows are pretty good and usable considering the price and it comes with two of them. I've been playing the violin for 4 years now and I have learned to do the setup myself. So I proceeded to reshape the bridge to the optimum height, change the strings to D'Addario prelude and moved the sound post (which is perfectly fit) a tiny bit towards the G string. Now it has that sweet mellow balanced voice I so much like in a violin. My previous violin was a Cecilio CVN-500 and I like the voice of the Mendini better. But this is all personal preference and not necessary. I only recommend replacing the strings it comes with and you've got yourself an amazing instrument for a very low price. In my opinion you can't go wrong with this one.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2017 by Electric Wizard