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. 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
Number of Items: 1
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Included Components: with case
Model Name: MV500
Model Number: 4/4MV500+92D
Manufacturer Part Number: 4/4MV500+SR+92D
Warranty Description: 1 year warranty against manufacturer's defects.
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 instrument is a real steal for the price. I received it at the promised time, which was great. Keep in mind to this review that I'm a beginning player, just with an ear and eye for detail. Now to the actual instrument: Violin: - Sounds alright, doesn't sound extremely bright or dark. Doesn't sound extremely shrill and piercing(in a bad way) like some student instruments I've heard. -Pegs were not fit to the peg box, I had to push them in quite a bit just to get them to stay when I first tuned it. I didn't put rosin dust or peg drops on them. -Scroll was sloppily carved, very messy and rough. Won't affect the sound quality, though. -Pegs, fingerboard, and chinrest seem to be real ebony, I even filed an extremely tiny corner of both the the fingerboard and chinrest to confirm it(barely filed anything though, it's basically unnoticeable). -Bridge seems slightly thicker than most I've seen. -Looks great. -The tailpiece allows use of ball or loop end strings. -Soundpost isn't properly fitted, it's too long Bows: -They both worked fine, but were slightly different Bow #1: -Had a darker varnish than the other, which I liked -Had a slightly sweeter tone than that other -Heavier than the other -Screw was easier to turn -Slightly warped, but hardly noticeable Bow #2: -Had a more even, velvet tone than the other -Completely straight -Screw is a bit difficult to turn, but still able to the turned -Ever so slightly lighter than the other Rosin: -Since I've heard and read many reviews saying that the rosin is terrible, I just bought Pirastro Goldflex and didn't use the one that came with the violin. -Came cracked with the box dusty, much dustier than shown in the picture Tuner: -Haven't used it yet, I've been using my old universal tuner -No don't do 420 blaze it, it's 440 tune it, you silly person Shoulder rest: -Extremely small and uncomfortable -Cushion is so stiff, not even really a cushion -Just get a better shoulder rest. A Wolf or Everest would be so much better to use than this thing. Case: -Will protect the instrument just fine, not sure if they always have the same color inside, but the one I received has such a pretty, dark teal. Strings: -Sound okay when open, but very muted when fingering. I replaced them with a set of D'addario Preludes, they sound so much fuller, warmer, and project better. -Extra bridge might come in handy someday, as of now I just keep it in my case. All in all, a great product, especially for the price. If you can't afford a better instrument, this is an amazing violin to get. It's really meeting my needs for my first violin. I haven't asked a professional or teacher about their thoughts yet, but it seems a lot better than some instruments I've seen my friends in orchestra playing on. I'm extremely satisfied with this purchase. A few recommendations, only for comfort and instrument care: -Get a better shoulder rest -Put new strings on it, a cheap set of D'addario Prelude strings should do, Dominants would be even better if you have the budget. Infeld Reds sound great on it but the g sounds a bit unclear after a few months of use on them. -Get an instrument cleaning cloth, you'll need to clean your instrument and strings of rosin dust after each play session to prevent it from sticking to the strings and varnish. I highly recommend this to the beginner violinist on a budget. Great purchase, satisfied! Edit: (7 months later) I have tried this violin with several strings, qnd the E string seems to sound great no matter what. A tone qualities gold plated E strings seem to really suit it. It sounds fine with vibrato, but the G string sounds quite muffled in higher positions. I took the fine tuners off of the G,D, and A strings which made me really notice that the pegs arent properly fit to the pegbox. It's nothing too major though and can probably be fixed with peg compound, which I will be trying soon(I'll post my results when I try it). The D and A strings sound about average for a student violin in higher positions, nothing special. Still a great instrument for the price: perfectly responsive, decent tone except for the E string, because that string sounds very sweet, brilliant, and has the perfect amount of ring nearly no matter what. I am no longer using the bow that came with it, which did improve literally everything that involves the bow. The instrument seems to be warming up ever so slightly, which I am elated about. Edit(11 months later) -Peg Compound fixed most peg issues, I removed the fine tuners on g, d, and a and It takes me about 10-15 seconds to tune it when it isnt perfect. - I've gotten a teacher, and she said that I have, "a really nice violin." She doesn't know I bought it from amazon, but she has heard it being played and has played it a bit and said that it sounds very good. It's still very responsive, and a better set of strings really brings out it's good qualities. I have a set of Infeld Reds on it right now, and the only bad thing is the lack of clarity on the g string. That may just be because of my strings being near due a change. -I'm using a different bow and rosin, and the quality makes it much easier to play. -in 3 months(It's currently the end of October 2016, my audition is in late January 2017) I'm going to audition for a performing arts high school and major in orchestra using this violin. Once that happens I'll post another edit if any of the feedback I get is relevant to the product.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2015 by Kait S
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
Wow!! This violin is Beautiful!! Well made and a beautiful sound!!! Perfect for a beginner!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2026 by Scott
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
This is my first violin. I ultimately decided on this one after months of research. I talked with violin makers/luthiers and players alike, and based upon what I learned from them and seeing the actual product, I am very happy with this purchase! Being my first violin, I didn't want to spend the $400+ that most go for, nor did I want a cheap throwaway one for under $100 that I'd just end up replacing in a year or less. The violin arrives all packed up in a nice, sturdy, quality case (black canvas over a firmer molded material; decent handle; nice zippers with a front pocket for holding the tuner, rosin, etc.; the inside is a nice velveteen-lined material with a slip cover to protect the front of the violin). It doesn't take up a lot of space. This violin comes with 2 bows- both very good quality; nice horsehair; easy to tighten/loosen as needed. Comes with a nice digital tuner/metronome (batteries included!). I tested it with other instruments I play at home and it works great. YES, the violin will need setup by a luthier or someone with the proper know-how, but that's a given. Violins don't come pre-assembled as a general rule, no matter where you get them, and this is to prevent damage to the instrument during shipping. I ended up taking mine to a luthier at a local music shop and he did the complete setup for only $28.00. This violin came with two bridges, so now I have an extra one in case I ever need it. The strings aren't as bad as the ones that come on a lot of the beginner violins out there. Knowing that, I asked my luthier if I should go ahead and nix these and just have better ones put on, but he thought that the strings it comes with are good enough at least just to get me started. Ultimately I will upgrade the strings, but if the luthier is happy with them for now, then so am I. The violin itself: absolutely gorgeous, with a lovely warm sound that I was not expecting. The wood is very nice; its fine-grained wood gives it that nice tone. It has a beautiful dark finish, and it hasn't been lacquered to death like so many inferior instruments, which negatively impacts the tone, so it's nice to see that this violin isn't like the cheapies in that respect. I plan on using my violin mostly for Irish fiddling, and so far it has a really nice sound for that genre of music. I've had it for a week now, and it's holding its tune extremely well. Others have commented on the lack of varnish on the back of the neck, and while they are right that it isn't varnished, I learned from a local violin maker that most violins aren't varnished back there in order to reduce friction so the player's hand doesn't slip during play. It's supposed to be that way. The chin rest and shoulder rest seem okay. They're probably great for the average-sized person, and I'm a petite 5'2", so they may be a bit big for me. However, they work well for now, and those are simple enough to replace in the future if I ever want to. As far as the negative reviews are concerned, they must have been either expecting a Stradivarius or should have worked out their issues with the seller; rest assured that this violin's value lies in its exceptionality as an instrument of its class. I expect to have several years of good playing out of this violin.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2012 by Talie
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
Let me start by saying that I am a new player and I don't have a lot of experience with Violins, and I purchased this for me a mature, educated adult. This instrument was shipped with the bridge in place and tuned right up with the included electronic tuner. I did have to slightly re-position the strings in the keepers at the tailpiece, no big deal. I have had the violin over a week and it holds it's tune well overnight with only very slight adjustments needed. My instructor thought it was pretty good and had no criticisms of it except about the shoulder rest. I went to my local music store and replaced the Shoulder and chin rest to ones that fit my body better and now the violin is really comfortable, and I can hold it with no hands. Custom fitting these pieces is something you would normally do with any violin. The chin rest that comes with it is OK and made of wood, but the shoulder rest is small and cheapo. For $40 that I spent at my music store additional the violin is really set up nice now. SHIPPING: Amazon Prime shipped as always in 2 days. The Violin was shipped in a big box and had no shipping damage. ACCESSORIES: The case is good, the Bow works fine. The electronic tuner has a built in tone generator, and metronome and works great. Per others recommendations, I spent $11 on "Jade L'Opera JADE Rosin for Violin" and it works well,and have not tried the included rosin. Yes it comes with an extra bridge, bow, and pack of strings. VIOLIN: The violin is reasonably well made and looks like the dark colored one in the picture, but the finish on the front was sloppy. The varnish was thick and uneven on the front and a couple of drips if you looks close by the tailpiece, but I would not expect more from a complete violin kit that includes everything at this price. The front finish does not effect the playability at all. The flamed back and sides are more of a B level finish and much nicer. The label inside the Violin has a serial number. The pegs work well and do not slip. I was sure to push them in when tuning. From my minimum experience with Violins and comparing this one to others I think this instrument sounds good overall when I listen to others playing it. With my additional investment of a chin and shoulder rest, and some rosin, I have for less that $200 a pretty nice instrument setup with all the trimmings. In my opinion, the cost you pay to take violin lessons is not cheap, and buying some crappy $59 violin package makes no sense. I think this package offers at least a minimum level of quality that should allow the beginner student to see if they like playing and should last them at least a good year or two or more. I feel that I can own this for the price of renting for 6 months. My friend who plays thought that with the addition of some upgraded strings in the future this violin will really sounds good. What a great value.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2011 by Bluesman