Alright, I'll start with this I have never played violin before and I am looking for something to start with that is of good quality and that can ''grow with me''. I don't want to upgrade for a while. I'm looking at this and a few different 'mv'' models. I guess my question is would you recommend this to a person entirely new to violin? Alright, I'll start with this I have never played violin before and I am looking for something to start with that is of good quality and that can ''grow with me''. I don't... » Read More Alright, I'll start with this I have never played violin before and I am looking for something to start with that is of good quality and that can ''grow with me''. I don't want to upgrade for a while. I'm looking at this and a few different 'mv'' models. I guess my question is would you recommend this to a person entirely new to violin? « Show Less
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Yes you'll be happy with this for quite awhile... Sounds good, stays in tune and comes complete except for a shoulder rest which I would recommend you should also invest in.
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Yes. I bought this for my daughter who is an intermediate player, I should have bought this the first time, and not have to upgrade after 3 years. It's aa great instrument. And upgrading strings or bow later will be easy.
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I would say this is a good starter violin and beyond, Andrew. We've had no problems with it and my daughter's teacher was quite pleased with the sound quality/construction. Good luck in your choice :)
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I think this is a good starter violin. Everything you need is there. The violin has good sound quality, stays in tune and has decent resonance. It will take a good while and a lot of practice before you grow out of this violin.
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This is a great piano, for sure, but it may be a bit more than what you need if you are looking for an instrument on which to learn. I would suggest starting with a slightly less expensive "starter" keyboard, one with touch sensitivity, and then "graduating" to this instrument a bit later once you know that you are a budding pianist! :) Hope that helps!
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You should get the OU2T Tenor !! It's great for beginners AND pro's. I've only had to tune it once since I got it and I play it almost everyday. It has that cool island look and sound :)
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I have looked at both and have the same question, which I think could only be answered properly by people who have experience in both. The MV500 has a video, in which the violin sounds pretty good. But everyone knows that it is a marketing gimmick. The current price difference is small, about $40. What makes me uncomfortable with the Mendini series is Amazon throws in all the cheap accessories for free. That makes the violins sound cheap too.
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Your best bet, really, is to go to a music store and try them out. Musical instruments really come down to personal preference-- what feels/sounds good to someone else, may not feel/sound good to you, and vice-versa. I've made the mistake of buying instruments based purely on reviews, and I haven't always been happy with them. Now, I would never spend a large chunk of money on another one without first giving it a test drive.
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A lot has to do with your violin sound, type of playing, and tone qualities you are looking to achieve.Dominant comes in different flavors depending on tone qualities. You need to experiment both are great.I like Pirastro for the "E" to give a warmer tone.
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yes this is a very good beginner violin for the price, it may be quite uncomfortable without a shoulder rest though.
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Don't pay any attention to reviews or to what you read in online forums in relation to sound quality, especially if such opinions are coming from self-professed "audiophiles" (such people are almost always full of crap). If I were you, I wouldn't upgrade the default cartridge until I had at least heard it and determined that it wasn't meeting my expectations. If after you've done that you still want to upgrade, I will say that I had the cartridge replaced in my grandmother's old Rotel turntable a couple of years ago and went with the cheapest cartridge available from the store I went to, which was a Grado Black (about $60). I thought it sounded pretty darn good (at least from the limited time I spent listening to it), so you might want to add that one to your list. A-T itself also has some more expensive cartridges that are well-regarded. No matter what make or model it is, the cartridge needs to be properly aligned using a special protractor to sound its best. If you're not comfortable doing this yourself, a hi-fi shop with experience with turntables should be willing to set up your whole turntable for a small fee. Some of the friendlier places might even do the set-up for free if you agree to buy your cartridge from them.
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Hey Chris, are 912 reviews not enough for ya? For the price, it looks like the majority agree that it's 3.5 out of 5. Again, for the price, you will not find a better violin. If you want to spend $200+, you will get a proper 'beginner' violin, but that's a commitment decision you have to make. There are more expensive violins that suck more than this one, there are also better versions from the same company for a bit more (CVN-200, 300, etc.) So, how dedicated or picky are you?
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My son has used his violin as a beginner and now as an intermediate. His instructor has had no complaints.
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https://m.reddit.com/comments/286hv7Check the above link out - video of someone who plugged in a violin and how exactly they tuned it to the game- like someone else said you'd have to figure out yourself how notes correlate to the tablature which will be a complication and also just a downside to the game as you won't be able to read music afterwards
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hi Kyle D...no, I thought the violin would look like the picture because the wood looks rich and the violin strings looks like it would have a deep sound to it. However, if you haven't bought the violin yet..good.. I would spend a little more money on a good violin that would last you a long time..my mendini is still in the box oh and the strings on the violin are cheap..thank you for asking I hoped I help :) Deanne allen
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guitars are classical - folk - electric ... classical is the base to start and perfect to practice because strings are made in nylon, so you won't hurt your fingers too much. folk guitars (someone wrongly call them just acoustic..) are little bit harder as built and use metal strings for better sound. it is not recommend to start with that because u will hurt yr fingers easily at the beginning.. so i suggest u this yamaha c40 guitar. it is perfect and no needs to change original strings.. they are perfect for beginner intermediate and after a year or two, maybe u will understand if guitars is yr life-hobby-no more... good value for this money. have fun! guitars are classical - folk - electric ... classical is the base to start and perfect to practice because strings are made in nylon, so you won't hurt your fingers too much. folk guitars (someone wrongly call them just acoustic..) are little bit harder as built and use metal strings for better sound. it is not recommend to start with that because u will hurt yr fingers easily at the beginning.. so i suggest u this yamaha c40 guitar. it is perfect and no needs to change original strings.. they are perfect for beginner intermediate and after a year or two, maybe u will understand if guitars... » Read More guitars are classical - folk - electric ... classical is the base to start and perfect to practice because strings are made in nylon, so you won't hurt your fingers too much. folk guitars (someone wrongly call them just acoustic..) are little bit harder as built and use metal strings for better sound. it is not recommend to start with that because u will hurt yr fingers easily at the beginning.. so i suggest u this yamaha c40 guitar. it is perfect and no needs to change original strings.. they are perfect for beginner intermediate and after a year or two, maybe u will understand if guitars is yr life-hobby-no more... good value for this money. have fun! « Show Less
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Yes, It has a very good sound for an inexpensive violin. Especially if you change to some better strings. But ya, if you can find a good used one I would go that route.
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I agree with everyone that a beginner needs a teacher to help get you started with correct bow-hold, etc. BUT if that is not in the cards for now, I would highly recommend the YouTube videos of Suzuki cello teacher Abigail McHugh-Grifa. https://www.youtube.com/user/abigailmchugh127. Start with Suzuki Book 1 and work your way through Abigail's Suzuki instruction as well as her tips for beginning cellists. I'm a mid-level cellist, and I've learned a lot by going back and studying the basics with Abigail's videos.
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It will only work for you if you are not gonna be a stage performer for at least a year from now. If you are that much amateur that you do not care about impressing the audience, and you only care about learning some basic violin playing techniques, then it's THE BEST for you. On the other hand, if as a stage performer, you want its sound to be impressive from the audience point of view, it will not be the case. Some people say that it is only good for hanging it over your wall for beauty, but I do not agree. It is a real violin, but not a professional one at all. Only works for 1st year learners, but works great for them.
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I'm kind of beginner, and I got some recommendation from my friends. This guitar is little expensive for beginners. But, if you think you will play the guitar next several years, it is really good guitar for you.