I am still using the strings that came on it and they are staying in tune quite well

the A string tuning peg is loose, fine tuning pegs don't work at all, suspect that has something to do with the cheap steel strings.

While the craftsmanship issues don't affect the sound quality, tuning it is more work than it should be.

* Superb acoustic performance as well as unequalled acoustic-electric capability

* Superb acoustic performance as well as unequalled acoustic-electric capability

The color is excellent and finish is perfect

The finish looks really good.

neat shiny black piano paint....initially bought

neat shiny black piano paint....initially bought

Basically in order for the instrument to be usable it cost me $100.On the positive side, it sounds great for a relatively inexpensive violin

I suspect the sound will only improve with age -- already, I feel like I am playing an instrument with personality

Super-Sensitive Red Label strings

* Superb acoustic performance as well as unequalled acoustic-electric capability

Love Love Love!!

Sound- decent acoustic sound box, jack works as advertised with Hi-Z connections

The quality of this violin is superb, especially compared to my $1,200 acoustic violin

While the craftsmanship issues don't affect the sound quality, tuning it is more work than it should be.

The included matching bow is poor quality

Built-in bridge piezo pickup produces excellent sound quality--a bit of a shock with the intensity of

but I would still expect better quality for this price range