I don't want to spend a TON of money on my very first violin but I do want a good instrument with good sound. Is this a good instrument?
1064348
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.
1064349
Hasta ahora todo bien. Es un violin para mi hija que es principiante tiene pocos meses en esto
1064350
I've had no problems with anything it came with. When tuned right it sounds great!
1064351
My step daughter has been thrilled with her violin and it's performance. She is in 7 th and it is better than most in the group
936214
It was in excellent shape when I bought it. It sounds good to me (as a parent) and I find that it is staying in tune now better than when we first bought it. So I would recommend it as a beginner violin.
13528
Hi Ed,We got this for our 15 year old daughter who is an accomplished violin player. She uses it with a Fender Mustang 1 amp that offers dozens of effects. She has had much fun playing this violin (sounds like a rock star) and it sounds good for a violin at this price. You will no doubt want to replace strings for best results. A new set of diaddarrio preludes will do fine for the electric. Best of luck.
914394
Yes it is pretty good for the price. I think the sound is pretty beautiful, except for very rare times it has those weird noise when you do multiple strings at one time. But generally it's a good bargain
1812071
It's good for any beginner! I am 18 and I just started and I'm a bit late in the game but! Yes, in my opinion I think it's great! I bought this violin knowing nothing about this instrument and I picked a great choice!
2153537
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.
1703477
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.
483421
This is a great violin, but ANY new violin, either a cheap one or an expensive one, needs to be taken to a luthier for adjustments before you can start playing it. A luthier should be able to fix that issue. I took mine to a local luthier (who btw thought this was an excellent violin) and for $20 made several small adjustments (usually the bridge is what requires the most of them) and it has been working and sounding great since then. So my advice, find a luthier and bring it to him.If you don't have an accesible luthier near you, sometimes putting some chalk to the pegs help with the problem (I did that on my previous violin and helped to some degree).Good luck. This is a great violin, but ANY new violin, either a cheap one or an expensive one, needs to be taken to a luthier for adjustments before you can start playing it. A luthier should be able to fix that issue. I took mine to a local luthier (who btw thought this was an excellent violin) and for $20 made several small adjustments (usually the bridge is what requires the most of them) and it has been working and sounding great since then. So my advice, find a luthier and bring it to him.If you don't have an accesible luthier near you, sometimes putting some chalk to the pegs help... » Read More This is a great violin, but ANY new violin, either a cheap one or an expensive one, needs to be taken to a luthier for adjustments before you can start playing it. A luthier should be able to fix that issue. I took mine to a local luthier (who btw thought this was an excellent violin) and for $20 made several small adjustments (usually the bridge is what requires the most of them) and it has been working and sounding great since then. So my advice, find a luthier and bring it to him.If you don't have an accesible luthier near you, sometimes putting some chalk to the pegs help with the problem (I did that on my previous violin and helped to some degree).Good luck. « Show Less
1648316
You can play it without plugging it in for practice, but you will not get the same sound as an acoustic. It is a good violin, though...especially for the money.
603757
Everything depends on your budget. The 650 was pleasantly and surprisingly good for the price and with supplied strings. We will be switching to Dominants once the strings go, so we expect even better sound. Compared to our orchestra violin which was $2000, this is very close in sound quality. Again, if budget can stretch for this, I highly recommend it. Keep in mind, this will be first winter so don't know how the driness will affect it, but it did good over the summer.
577915
The tone quality of this ukulele is a beautiful mid-range sound: not tinny at all. My son is a self-taught ukulele player and after almost 2 years, this still sounds good. I'm assuming that sometime soon we'll have to look at replacing the strings, but for now, this still has a beautiful sound, and for a beginner is a perfect start.
1010523
I bought it as a beginner and really enjoy it, even now. It is good quality and produces a good tone. The sound is not "professionally" good, but will definitely do for learning as a beginner. The wood is good and sturdy, not to mention the appeal of it is great. Hope I helped!!!
686842
Yes. This is the first instrument of it's kind that I have purchased. It seems to be a good value.
2258239
I would not recommend this one for that level of playing. My son is using it as a beginner in his middle school. I think it's a fair instrument for beginner level learning. I'm not a musician though. The piece is very light and easily damaged.
1289925
This is not top of the line but it is one that will work for a beginner. The strings might hurt their fingers until callus are built. When you find that you or your child is committed to learning and has a real passion for violin then I would purchase a better one.
2153538
Yes, I would say so. If the action is adjusted right (which mine was, right out of the box) then it should be easy on the fingers. It's fun to play and it sounds great - and it looks great. You can get cheaper starter guitars, but if this is in your price range, go for it.
1783319
The bow is decent. It plays well (with enough rosin-make sure you put enough rosin) but there are better quality bows out there. This bow is sufficient to learn on, but if you were going to play in an orchestra or something, i would get a better one (and strings too-they both affect the sound quality.)