I don't know if I'm the only one that this happened to or if this happened just because I bought mine used, but first thing when I bought it I broke one of the strings. I had to get it replaced (which somehow the guy couldn't use the strings I already had, and when I got my violin back all of my strings were missing...). I also had to purchase a new bow as mine was wrecked. Luckily the guy I bought it from taught me a neat trick to preserving my bow for as long as possible and he took great care with my violin. I'm not too skilled with the violin, although I am very musically inclined. It sounds beautiful to me, and it is perfect for a beginners violin. Which is what I am. If you really think about it though, if you pay $60 for the violin and then $40 to get it re-stringed as well as to get a new bow, you in essence spent $100 on a violin instead of just $60. That being say, I think I would recommend just paying for the $100 violin first instead of this one. Not because I don't like this violin, but it makes more sense financially to me to do that and get a ready-to-play violin the first time versus buying one and having to pay to get it fixed and already replace the bow.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
here's what i got, 4x4 size violin, strings on plus bow with rosin. a very nice string tuner, easy to use. extra strings plus shoulder rest. plus a case to put it in. if you never tuned a violin, ask a music teacher, look on internet, buy a book, look at you tube. thats where i went to learn. after surfing for sooooo long and trying all methods, i bought a book, bingo done and started learning fast. i never played before but after 2 days i got the hang of it. good luck
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I purchase this Mendini Violin just for fun thinking learning to play would be a great hobby.Well I was pleasantly surprised with the quality sound it produces for a rather inexpensive violin. The Violin come in a very nice case with extra strings and rosin for the bow.I f you are looking for a great beginner or intermediate violin this could be the one for you.The only knock against any cheaper grade violin is the strings,You may want to purchase a better quality set of strings for this Violin as they will make it even better.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
the violin is beautiful, nice warm tone, has a some small nicks on the corners but that is no big deal not affecting the sound at all. string spacing is nice and even...the bow is in really good condition, the shoulder rest is not the best in the world kind of cheap really, but i have some of my own shoulder rests already. but with all honesty i dont use them when i play the violin anyways, so no big deal there....for the price its an awesome deal...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This was a good value I was trying to learn on antique 1/2 violin and it was difficult because of size. This is not concert hall but it has a mellow sound and is easy to learn on.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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