Is this violin good for a first violin? im just looking for something to mess around with and sound good. im not trying to practice for any crazy hard recitals, just a few gigs here and there with my friends.
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Hello Nick. Personally, I think so but I am not a professional violinist I actually play the sax and wanted to fiddle around with the violin. It works for me... I hope this helps... :)
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The sound is pretty typical of electronic violins. It is fine for practice. If used for performance, external amplification and tonal controls will be required and the quality of the sound will be dependent more on the quality of those devices than on this instrument. If he has a decent standard violin, he will be dissapointed in the dynamic range of this or any other electronic instrument.
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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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The best answer is to take it to your teacher or a local music store so they can fit it to your shoulder and chin. You'll love this violin!!
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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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I bought the violin as a gift so I couldn't tell you. I hear the friends I bought it for really like it!
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If you haven't played the violin its very hard to play I would recommend that you rent one at a local music store before you buy one. But for the price of the stentor 2 it would be good to start with it sounds good.
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This is one of the best guitars for beginners but experienced players may be looking for something a little more. Thanks for your interest!
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From my understanding from my vionlin teacher has told me (which she's been teaching for over 12 years with an orchestra) that she told me parts of the violin is ebony, like the frame (the black lines around the body of the violin). I don't remember if she told me that the fingerboard and the tuners were ebony though. Although some violins are like that. I hope this helps. I bought this one out of "gut feeling". Turns out its a pretty good violin. The only down side for me is that once i got the violin tuned the pegs tends to slip out of place, but some fine chalk powder can fix that. When i received the violin, one of the bows was dirty and the horse hair was coming undone, the other one was ok but i bought a new one after my teacher told me to. I hope this helps.
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What are you looking for. How much spring or what? My violin went from a 1915 to the one we purchased my violin is happy in its new home. It has no complaints.
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It does make good sound! Up past a high d or so it can get a little squeaky if you aren't careful.. It was in fine shape when I bought it, though it was already strung and the g and e strings broke, but I restrung it anyway. I've played better instruments of course, and I just bought this one really to see if I could get a decent violin for that cheap, and I did! All of what you receive is worth more than what you pay for. I'd recommend it for if you wanted a colored violin for festivals, a special/themed concert, or just for practice and the occasion orchestra rehearsal or concert.
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Watch fiddler man on YouTube. He has some great info to help. I love this violin. I do think (after researching my purchase ) that in the musical instruments market, money is an important factor. Spend to the upper end of your comfort level. It wil, hopefully, mean a higher quality instrument. Regardless, your first violin will have sentimental value, even if you invest in another.
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Yes the violin looks much better in person; lighter in color, and you can see the grain in the wood. My G2 is very pretty.
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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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The only bad thing is the case that the violin came with it, has fallen apart. The straps on the back came off while my child was walking. We sewed the straps back on. We had to glue the handle back on and get the zipper fixed. The case is not well made. Had to buy a new case. Too many repairs.The violin sounds ok. It's a good starter violin.
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My Violin was in very good shape when it came. Nothing broke when it was tuned. It is quite beautiful. I am completely new to violins so regarding sound, I think it gets better as you learn to play. I am still scratchy. When I get smoother so will the sound. When you practice, so do your ears. In time, you will probably want a better instrument. For the price, this is good to learn on. Just a note, it is black and it smells like spray paint! I am still happy with my purchase.
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I play guitar and piano. Considering that violin is similar in some aspects. This would probably be just as useful as it is for guitar. It is great for strengthening and staying in practice and pattern excercises. I think it would be perfectly fine for violin :)