Best violins according to redditors

http://www.amazon.com/Miniature-Violin-Small-4-inches/dp/B00075PSBY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419558063&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+violin

clicking a link is so hard... i bet you can't even click this one

https://www.amazon.com/Miniature-Violin-Small-4-inches/dp/B00075PSBY/

Get your self one of [these] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miniature-Violin-Small-4-inches/dp/B00075PSBY) for your office draw, then when he moans next pull it out and start playing.

I'm guessing the "new violins" they used were probably of high quality and not some cheap $70 violin Mendini.

> https://www.amazon.com/Mendini-Antique-Violin-Shoulder-Strings/dp/B002026DR0/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1483299777&sr=1-3&keywords=violin


Not a bad price, and not a terrible instrument! A great beginner!

Same price on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cecilio-CVN-Black-Fitted-Violin-Lesson/dp/B0053H8Z5C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1465708393&sr=8-3&keywords=Cecilio+Violin

In general, I think Great Wall means "Made in China." The model number, GWV-1500, makes me think it's a factory-made violin, made in China. The Strad label usually just means that it's a copy of an actual Strad.

Probably worth <$1,000 at best.

Edit: Unless you've bought it yourself at a music shop/luthier, I have a sneaking suspicion that GW is the maker for stentor violins, therefore: https://www.amazon.com/Stentor-1500-4-Student-Outfit-Polishing/dp/B075S91YWY/ref=pd_cp_267_2/132-5729587-5125165?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B075S91YWY&pd_rd_r=1e734802-8ce8-4082-b49f-162f1dbf82f7&pd_rd_w=4UFHl&pd_rd_wg=7SKGT&pf_rd_p=0e5324e1-c848-4872-bbd5-5be6baedf80e&pf_rd_r=A38JKKW383A8JDS56GXH&psc=1&refRID=A38JKKW383A8JDS56GXH

Små Stakler

I samme dur, så har politikerne for vane at stå ved vejle banegård og høste stemmer ved at dele foldere ud osv. inde på stationen. Det må man ikke uden tilladelse, og jeg fryder mig som et lille barn hver gang der er en af ideologi-tiggerne der bliver bortvist.

There isn't really a specific price range I can think of where you are buying a VSO as compared to a student violin. but if I were to say any, maybe below 300- 350?


but really, it all depends on the maker, whether it was manufactured or made by a luthier, materials used, etc. A VSO in my opinion is just a cheaply made violin that is audibly shitty, and tend to use cheap woods and supplies (glue, strings, etc.). a good way to spot a VSO is if it comes in multiple colors, like pink or blue, or different wood textures (ahem, ahem, mendini). also, just picking one up, you can tell something is up. it may be too light, or the neck may have really cheap wood. stuff like that.

but yeah, as I said, the price line between a student and a VSO is very... fuzzy, I think the word I'm looking for is.

Violin on Amazon

not worth $200 then
https://www.amazon.com/Cecilio-CVN-Black-Fitted-Violin-Lesson/dp/B0053H8Z5C

these instruments have a bad reputation.

Teaching at a public school, I see a lot of the Amazon instruments. Stentor is probably my favorite of them, though the Cremona are all right. The quality can really vary on those cheaper instruments, especially when the peg box or bridge are poorly cut. Amazon has a pretty good return policy if you want to consider buying a cheaper one and asking your child's teacher if they'll be successful on it. If you end up buying one of the cheap ones, you're probably better off getting a $30 bow from Shar to use instead of the one that it comes with.

I love that the affordability of these instruments opens up the opportunity for more kids to play violin, but they really do make playing harder for the kids using them. If you think the kid will stick with it long enough to get to a full size, I think that's more reason to invest in an instrument that is more playable and produces a better tone so they enjoy it more. But I get it when parents can't afford that extra cost.

I really really want the PS vita with AC:Liberation or the violin, but those are way too much. Things I need (because I'm moving away from home for college, and also I'm about to get married) are this bento box for my fiance, this cutting board, or this knife set

C'mon...gimme... one of the bento boxes (or things like bento boxes) that are under the price limit

played violin back in grade school and high school, just picking it back up. what i bought was this because i wanted one i could plug into my guitar amps and take with me on camping trips and not give a care. it took 5 mins to figure out it sounded like total crap. i immediately changed the bridge, soundpost, strings and for s&g's changed the pegs, with better quality equipment and bought a better bow... the sound quality is 1000x better and is actually extremely fun to play with and i almost don't want to take it outside lol, for under $250 bucks.

but yeah if you are learning, go rent one and take some classes and see if its right for you. i already know how to set one up from muscle memory, and if you are inexperienced then you will have a bad time just buying one off amazon out of the hole and trying to learn yourself without it being properly setup.

I've had it for a few years (in which time it's been safe in its case), but it had this problem out of the box. It wasn't a very expensive set.

I picked it up the other day for the first time in a few years and really enjoyed playing, expect that I sounded awful and the screeching kept me from making any very long notes.

If you really wanted one, you can get them here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00075PSBY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I ordered a 2014 Mendini from Amazon today! It should be arriving this week and then I'm going to start lessons within the month. I'm really excited after wanting to learn all these years to finally have the wheels in motion :)

I have been looking through Amazon


This one looks pretty good and the reviews are mostly positive. It's a shame it doesn't ship to my country.

I had a classic antique violin with a horse tail bow when i was very young..it sounded absolutely amazing when someone who knew what they were doing touched it. I am fascinated by the awesome modern looking ones like this one or this one - i have seen them played on youtube and its amazing..i love the sound.

I’m just a beginner but I got my violin through Amazon and I love it so much! I am learning slowly by watching YouTube videos. Here is the one I got for 140 or so bucks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EOYKGH0/

My experience with this was not negative. It seemed to be a real violin with real spruce/ maple/ebony: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0020288RI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage Swap out the strings for Dadario Preludes Look also for Cecilio violins too. The Cecilio cello I bought is awesome.

I went with a Kennedy Violin, and I don't regret it ONE bit. It's mine, I own it, and it was lovingly setup. I got this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064CF7OC
Oh, and don't bother trying to learn on your own. I got a teacher, and their job is to make sure you don't foster bad habits. I wouldn't be able to do anything without her.

I'm a beginner, too, and if you replace the string on this with higher quality ones I found it to be good enough for some more silent practice for my neighbors! :) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003F1HVDU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That is awesome you are still here and answering questions, thank you!

I was reading the discussion wondering about this as well. I am a self taught guitarist who learned from Youtube, not great but I can play a decent wonderwall. The violin seems like a whole different beast though in terms of starting from scratch.

I bought my girlfriend a violin at her request for Christmas (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWULQ1O). She played Oboe for 13 years so she can read music, but we screwed around with it at Christmas and can tell its not going to be easy. Even for being electric, its quite loud in our quiet apartment so she ordered a "mute block" that should be arriving tomorrow.

Since she works 2 jobs and has very little free time, do you think she should hold off and get lessons when she can or would she be able to get a decent start on Youtube videos?

Its a tiny violin

http://www.amazon.com/Miniature-Violin-Small-4-inches/dp/B00075PSBY

I'm on my phone and will edit with links later, but the violin would do so much for me. It's my favorite instrument, and I don't care if it is impossible to become great once I'm an adult, l want to play and learn and have a chance to let the music in my heart out.

Edit: The Violin in question

In that price range here is what I suggest: the Cecilio 'intermediate' violins, such as the MV500 are surprisingly nice instruments and the majority are beautifully finished with ebony fingerboards, tailpiece, pegs, chin rest, and with nice purfling too. They come with beginner strings but after putting quality strings on it, using good rosin... the sound is more impressive than you would think....and from a $150 violin. On Amazon it is sold as a package - 2 bows, tuner, a very nice case, extra bridge.

If interested, here is the link:

https://www.amazon.com/Mendini-92D-1-Piece-Shoulder-Strings/dp/B002026DLG/ref=sr_1_8?crid=10XWX0PRVLY75&keywords=cecilio+violin&qid=1555192257&s=musical-instruments&sprefix=cecilio+vio%2Cstripbooks%2C193&sr=1-8

For the record, if you want to buy this violin for some reason, don't buy it from his site. Just order it off Amazon, the version on his site doesn't come with the tuner and all the extras https://www.amazon.com/Cecilio-CVN-Black-Fitted-Violin-Lesson/dp/B0053H8Z5C

I used this kit from amazon and if you want I can carve another one and send it your way if you want to try.

I must have this violin. It is pretty, I used to play as a kid and I want to start it again! :)

I got my username from work. Instead of being called Danielle I was called yellsie, which turned into yels. I thought it was cute and it just stuck :)

OK. Everyone here seems to be of the same opinion - that I will not be able to find one to suit her particular needs on my own, especially for under $700. Thank you all for answering my post. However, I am a bit confused now, because I have found seemingly highly-regarded instruments online. I would like to understand what would go wrong with me purchasing this violin (discounted from $500 to $300 on Amazon), which has hundreds of almost exclusively 5-star ratings:

http://www.amazon.com/Ricard-Bunnel-Violin-Outfit-full/dp/B00MMLEIB2/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1416098538&sr=8-15&keywords=violin

It seems like almost everyone who purchased this has raved about it. The company also seems to have excellent customer service. Will this really not be suitable for her needs - especially for someone who hasn't played in 30 years and will need to get back in the swing of things? Thanks in any case for explaining this to me.

I don't think we are actually in disagreement - I do think that Chinese violins coming out of the better shops are fantastic; I have a Jay Haide that is a wonderful instrument, and if you read some of my other posts, you will see that I recommend Chinese instruments quite highly.

However, the majority of Chinese instruments being produced for the mass market are still pretty bad - I'm talking about the sort you'd see at stores like Sam Ash, or at numerous online retailers (purple violins on Amazon, for instance).

Of course you wouldn't see instruments of this level at any legitimate violin shop or on one of the better instrument retail websites like Shar Music or Johnson String, but these VSOs (violin-shaped-objects) are still to be found almost everywhere, often for sale at smaller "music stores" or music studios that honestly don't know they're doing a disservice to their customers by selling them cheaply made crap.

Thank you. I think I'm going to purchase http://www.amazon.com/Cecilio-CEVN-2BK-Electric-Solidwood-Metallic/dp/B003F1PK42/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1289068746&sr=1-1
I realize it probably isn't that good but I don't want to spend $1,000 on one right now.

Thanks everyone for the replies! I'm replying to this comment, but I also encourage anyone else (and esp /u/Skripka) to reply as well!

I think I'm more than discouraged enough to stay away from the two I linked in my original comment. What about Stentor 1 and Stentor 2? I've seen a few places (and a comment here) that recommends them.

The plan is for my first child to use a violin for a couple of years then move to a full size. I actually own a couple of full size violins and hope to hand down one of them. I have a second child as well, who will hopefully then pick up this same 3/4 violin when the time comes.

https://www.amazon.com/Cecilio-CEVN-1BK-Electric-Silent-Fittings/dp/B003F1HVDU/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=silent+violin&qid=1558099894&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Heres the violin I bought, I live in an apartment. Ive also been watcjing a few youtube channels about violins and this was one that was reccomened

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Is there anyway you could buy me this cheap violin? I've always wanted to try and play, but on a students budget, I can't afford one. Here's a really cheap one

http://www.amazon.com/Full-Student-Violin-Starter-Rosin/dp/B000FB6TV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372334502&sr=8-1&keywords=violin

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Hey Hayabusa, good on you for being so supportive of your friend and his hobbies. u/leitmotifs isn't far off in estimation of the prices, and if your friend is super-serious about this, then that's the route he should probably go. That being said, I also had a buddy who decided he wanted to pick up violin as a new hobby, and who didn't have $700+ to spend on an instrument. What he did instead was get this guy.

I'll be straight with you: with some qualifiers, as far as he was concerned, it was a good fit for him. Qualifiers: it didn't take him long to figure out he needed a different shoulder rest and better strings, and the action is a little high. It's not as nice as a full-price instrument. But he's been playing for a while now and (while I imagine that if he keeps it up over the years, he'll need to upgrade to a much nicer instrument), it's worked pretty well. Not gonna lie, if what you're looking for is a serviceable violin-shaped object that doesn't cost much so that your buddy can figure out if this is a hobby he wants to pursue, this seems to be a decent way to go about it.

Disclaimer: Generally speaking, buying an instrument at so low a price point is not a great idea, BUT I wouldn't have recommended this violin without having seen and heard the model in action myself. And you don't have to listen to just me, this is a review of the exact violin I linked you to by a British lady named Alison Sparrow who runs a YouTube channel that is all about learning to play violin and piano.

Whatever you decide, good luck to you and your friend!

(Edited for phrasing/clarity and stuff.)

I am very new and i have no right to give you a suggestion. But i can tell you what i bought, and what was recommended to me. Of course, its not the best violin by any stretch of the imagination. But at least if you give up on the violin you wont be out that much money. http://www.amazon.com/Cecilio-CVN-300-Solidwood-DAddario-Prelude/dp/B00EOYKGH0/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450452074&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=ceciolio

You don't need an expensive violin for beginners. Anything from $100 or $150 is just fine if you want to learn from zero. Don't be afraid that the violin itself will sound worse, any good violinist can make a cheap violin sound decently fine.

I'd recommend you to start with these cheap factory-made violins and if you really like it playing after a year or so then you can start looking for better hand-made violins.