I love it everything was perfect the violin had no scratches ...
356316
I love it everything  was perfect the violin  had no scratches  I was so excited  when it arrived 2 thumbs up thank u so much.
4007051
The album was in perfect condition and I am so happy with it. THANK YOU!
4502612
this is probably the best buy i have ever made. I was having some back pain with my shoulder rest especially when i played standing up for more than an hour. this shoulder rest made it effortless for me to hold the violin correctly. everything sounds better thus. suddenly my vibrato is cleaner and i don't get tired to quickly anymore when I play :) I LOVE this shoulder rest and being a color lover who can resist blending their ~280 year old (Jean Baptiste Guadagnini 1741) contemporary instrument with a little bit of bright pink. it looks stylish, even my husband admits it:)
4639537
love it love it love it, it doesnt have to go in your ears and it fit perfect the music is clear love it.
2498627
I would highly recommend this violin to anyone just getting started. I've had mine for about a month and I absolutely love it. The violin itself was in perfect condition when it arrived -- it came with extra strings, an extra bridge, rosin, a cleaning cloth, two bows, a music stand, and I'm sure I'm missing something! The blue color is absolutely gorgeous. Definitely worth the money.
740732
I bought this ballerina music box for my Bruce's 9th birthday. I was a little nervous about it working properly or breaking during shipping, but it was perfect. It came completely intact and my niece told me that she absolutely loves her gift. I am really happy with the product and the prime shipping was amazing as usual. I was able to give it to her in time for her birthday party.
4094511
Love this  it came brand new love all the music on it every rare and hard to find item
2262209
I bought this item for my 10 year old daughter. The price was great. The body of the violin is very good, not sure about the strings but that is very easy and inexpensive to replace. The case is good and has a very nice silver covering in the inside. We really liked this item.
4029541
Its a beautiful violin, my first so I'm very pleased with it, as I learn I am sure I will move up to something nicer but its a great beginner violin.
3505986
I love music, but have never played the violin. So I decided to take the plunge (at 52 yrs. young), and did some research on what to look for. Now I didn't want to spend a fortune starting off, but wanted a violin to learn on and grow with for a few years. Many forums and websites later, my search came across Kennedy Violins, which not only offered a lovely selection of violins for all level of musicians, but unparalleled customer service. It was those two reasons why I decided on this purchase, and I couldn't be happier!

The shipping was fast (thanks to Amazon prime), and it was packaged/protected very well. Everything was included as stated, including a really nice luggage tag. The case is very sturdy and comes with a attachable shoulder strap too. The violin itself was absolutely beautiful, and couldn't find anything wrong with it, thus paying the "clearance" price for a great looking instrument.

Now again, I'm a "from the get go" absolute beginner, but I also know what sounds decent and this instrument doesn't disappoint. With lots of correct practice and guidance, I'm looking forward to making sweet sounds with this purchase.

Thank you again, and happy playing!
4796413
I bought this as a birthday present for my sister. Neither of us are violinists (I picked up a violin for the very first time only a month ago, and my sister, to my knowledge, hadn't even had THAT experience), so as far as knowing about true quality, I am no expert. However, I can say that I am incredibly pleased with my order. I was initially going to buy a slightly cheaper Mendini violin that came with an extra bow rather than the book/DVD, but a friend of mine told me that a book alone would cost an additional $16 or more. I figured this would be the better deal. They shipped much later that I expected, which scared me to death, but they still managed to get it sent to my house before her birthday. It came in two boxes, and the entire set was placed in the violin case, so I'd say it was very well protected.

As far as looks goes, the color is very vibrant. It was a little brighter than I expected, but it was glittery and glossy, and very well-painted. Not cheap-looking at all, in my opinion. Everything shown in the picture was included and in fairly working condition. My sister broke one of the strings the first time she tried tightening them, but luckily it comes with replacements, so she was able to put a new one in. This, however, cannot be blamed on the product; I often see a lot of reviews complaining about instances like this, accompanied by lower ratings. In our case, my sister's lack of expertise was the culprit, not the quality of the instrument. I cannot help but wonder if this is the case with other products, too, and I wanted to warn buyers to not be TOO frightened by comments like these. There's a good chance that mishaps are the fault of the user, not the product itself.

There is one thing I would like to point out, however: Everything in our package was perfect EXCEPT the bow. Our bow was very loose when it arrived. However, after contacting Amazon, they very promptly offered me a partial refund, which I used to order another bow. Great customer service on Amazon's behalf, and a great product in all. As a beginner who has no idea what the difference between a cheap and an expensive violin is, I can say that I think this is a very good violin. Perhaps if you're an expert you will not feel the same, but if you're just a beginner who is trying to teach yourself, then order this. You won't find a better price, and honestly, you probably wouldn't know the difference. I know I didn't.
2980502
This case is perfect,the bow hair is not set right but you get what you pay for,the violin itself is good for any student or teacher.the finish is what sticks out for me.it has a very matte non glossy appearance that is almost blonde. I'm turned off by that glossy brown finish of most machine made violins and have purchased three of these violins prior to this purchase but they were all black. I would recommend this model to most parents looking for an orchestral students private instrument.the one big fault is that the pegs slip,which most new pegs do and the bridge was not sanded down properly.both the pegs and bridge can be fixed by simply brushing each with a large nail file.
1114843
So far this violin is 100% better than the one I purchases for $100 more at a national music store that sells instruments.  I first purchased a violin there feeling the service would be better from someone local and national, but when I got the violin home I tried to play it and it sounded terrible and the quality of workmanship was all off!

I read the reviews of this violin on Amazon and opted to take the other back and purchase this one.  Wow, what a difference for $100 less than the other one!  When I received the kit in the mail it was missing a few of the bundle items but they were immediate in getting them to me and very apologetic.  The online tutorials have been very helpful and I'm already playing.  I sound terrible, but I'm playing and improving!
2800321
Kennedy Violins is a truly exceptional company! I've never seen such great customer service. Ivy, in particular, was very helpful and patient with me. Thank you for all of your help, and making purchasing a violin a painless experience. I don't recommend any other company!

My violin is the Anton Gerard, and I absolutely love it. It  arrived fully set up, of course, and extremely gorgeous. So gorgeous that I am in awe every time I look at it.

I'm 30 years old, and never had the opportunity to play any musical instrument growing up (or much of anything for that matter). I've always wanted to play the violin, and am now in a position to do so. I've been teaching myself for about a month now, practicing and annoying people every day ;)

I wanted a violin that will last me for quite some time, if not forever (big purchase!), and I believe I have that in the Gerard. It's my hope that I can become half the violinist that this instrument seems to be capable of. It certainly won't go to waste!

Once again, thank you Kennedy Violins!
3520373
Outstanding violin. Shoulder rest broke on the first day and certain straps on the case are starting to tear after infrequent use. Regardless, I have to give it 5 stars. For the price the violin is amazing and the accessories are a nice plus.

Unrelatedly, there is also a heart drawn in pencil on my fingerboard nearest to the bridge. I have no idea why it's there but I love it. If anyone knows the story behind this, feel free to let me know.

I would recommend Kennedy Violins to my friends.
1402583
i bought this violin for my daughter on christmas and she LOVED IT!!!  It looks really nice too. Shes 12yrs old but shes into orchestra and loves playing the violin. We toned the violin with an android app that we downloaded and i think we got it toned pretty close. Im not sure because ive never played one before but i believe it sounded good.  She will take it to school and have her teacher look at it and see if we did tone it right. Once she does that i will update to see how it went.
4091612
As a music teacher, I'm always looking for good quality instruments to recommend to my students.  This one is exactly what I was looking for.  The price was very good as I already knew the quality of the instrument.
It arrived in perfect condition and as a bonus, there's a plastic insert for packing the three pieces up securely in the case.  I'm happy with the entire package.