so I decided to throw in the towel and return it and get a better quality instrument

I have a black flute as well as a glass one, a black guitar with sparkles, however I couldn't help but to get a plain silver keyboard, so rather than getting a brown wood violin (classic), and with such a classic instrument I didn't feel like getting too crazy with the color either, so I really do prefer this

This would likely be good for a child or someone who may break an instrument or disregard it very quickly

Once again, get a life and get a better instrument

Good learning instrument.

It's a starter instrument, perfect if you are not sure of your childs interest level.

Those two things will take a lot of effort on their own with out the addition concern of scuffing or worse breaking an expensive instrument

was delivered in time and in perfect condition, nice instrument and very good sound for its price

This instrument will not be useful for anyone beyond the earliest levels in learning

But for the price with a little work it is a great instrument.

Because I am not a violinist I ignored many things about the instrument, so I was afraid the instrument was seriously defective: a few horse hairs arrived broken, and the violin made none sound when trying to be played with the bow

A good way to try an expensive instrument for cheep

Being illiterate where this instrument is concerned I will "go with the flow" and give it high marks

My daughter's tutor said it was a perfectly fine instrument for learning and was able to tune it first time no problem.

I got the bow all rosined up, and it seemed like it would be a good enough starter instrument

Still, after a couple of days messing with the tuning to get it to hold, it produces a decent sound and since I'm just learning it's a perfect instrument for that purpose.

Some instruments might just work better than others

Great instrument for my child's classes.

This is a lovely instrument, hard as that is to imagine at such a low price.

Great instrument, carrying case is great too.

Well made for inexpensive instrument

This is a good instrument to buy if you want to find out if you like violin before buying a "real" instrument

These instruments are horrible

The reason I took off the second star:This instrument is EXTREMELY hard to keep in tune.

For the price you pay, this is a great little beginner instrument

Totally awesome instrument

This is a well-built, beautiful instrument, perfect for any musician.

Compare this to a more expensive instrument where you only have to tap the strings make playing MUCH easier.

Again, I understand this is a cheap instrument, but that really is unacceptable

and I had to rewire 2 strings due to the pegs slipping but lots of expensive instruments have

As a music teacher, I dislike these instruments strongly

All in all great quality from an inexpensive instrument

And it the instrument was breaking in half.

so this is a good way to see whether or not you will like playing this instrument.

Good instrument for the price

Perfect instrument for a beginner!

Customer service is great, you get a serviceable instrument to practice with, and I promise you, the instrument only sounds out of tune because you suck

As a person with two degrees in music (a saxophonist) I found that it is a reliable instrument that can use to help instruct students

My son and I were gladly surprised when the teacher said it was a great instrument for the price and tuned it in less than 30 min for free

This is an exceptional high quality instrument for a low price

Our son is loving his new instrument.

I have a much better instrument at home,

In the final analysis, I was able to get 2 to 3 years of play out of it, it got me loving the instrument and at the time of writing this update I

They have decent quality instruments for relatively low costs, and they also offer rental and trial options, which many online retailers don't have

These are terrible instruments

A beautiful instrument, my child love it.

If you're iffy about paying a high price and don't know if your child will enjoy taking lessons, I highly recommend this instrument

I highly recommend this as a starter instrument.

For the money it is a good instrument.

I would recommend this instrument to a beginner at violin.

Met my expectations ,good instrument

This is a fantastic instrument for the money

This seems like a good instrument for the beginners in my family, it came with an extra set of strings, the shoulder guard, the Rosin, and an extra bridge.

If you have a young 5-6 year old student who is looking to get started please rent from a nearby music shop a better quality instrument

I am sure that any other stringed instrument under $100 is just as poor in quality

Very good instrument

As a music teacher, I highly discourage purchasing this instrument

This a good instrument

I have had too many families buy these instruments thinking they're getting a deal only to realize how terrible these instruments really are.

Beautiful instrument.

It seems like I should have paid for renting instead of purchasing a dead instrument.

Granted the sound is not on par with your more expensive instruments but for him to get used to holding it and to take those first initial lessons it has proved to be a good buy

It's a great an inexpensive instrument to understand and practice the basics.

great instrument but one of the same

You'd be much better off spending $50-100 more on a better violin than having to be stuck with a sub-par, crappy instrument

I wanted an inexpensive instrument that would allow her to try it out without breaking the bank

but it seems like a very sturdy and pleasant sounding instrument after a few months of use

Customer service is great, you get a serviceable instrument to practice with, and I promise you, the instrument only sounds out of tune because you suck

Beautiful instrument

Good Instrument for Middle School Performance 👌.

You will not find a good instrument for this price.

This is a decent instrument to begin on.

These instruments are horrid.

This is for a 1/4 violin now, as my little one is ready for a little bigger violin, but still not careful enough to handle a more expensive instrument

Does the job for a student looking for an inexpensive instrument that isn't shit

For the price, this instrument is decent for my purposes of trying the violin, but from the moment you open the box, it is obviously not for the violin enthusiast

The instrument is pretty good for the price we paid for it

In my line of work, we call these instruments VSOs: violin-shaped objects

This is not a grand concert quality instrument, but it fits the bill for a beginner perfectly!!!It does require a little set up and tuning and adjusting, but if you work with instruments or have in the past, it is pretty easy.

For beginners, these are excellent instruments, considering that the purchase price is equivalent to a couple of months' rental charge

Nice little instrument!

High quality and beautiful instrument.

Great starter instrument.

This is a lovely little instrument, and definitely a perfect starter

Because I didn't know if I would actually be dedicated enough to play, I decided to start with a cheap instrument

My teen just loves this instrument and the looks of it

The color is bright and fun, the instrument itself sounds great and arrived in good condition

I see these unfortunate instruments brought in all the time to my classes.

but it's cheap and the instrument is a good teaching instrument.

The violin is a very uncomfortable instrument to hold on its own but the quality of this violin in particular amplifies to normal adjust to the awkwardness of the posture

I'm picking things up fast, and though the sounds being produced don't sound great now, the instrument is definitely capable in the hands of someone who knows how to play

This is a good instrument and has served well.

this is the worst instrument i own and i really regret ordering this piece of garbage

This is a wonderful instrument for a beginner.

This instrument is great

I know it's hard to believe online reviewers are who they say they are, but if I can prevent one future budding student having to go through the hell of thinking they are failing learning their instrument when it's actually their instrument that is failing them, then it was worth the time I took to write this review.

It's a very fine looking instrument for the price,But what can you expect from this quality?The bridge looks somewhat flimsy, and so does the shoulder rest

Instrument is great for what it is and came in great condition...only complaint is that the shoulder rest doesn't fit the 1/10 size violin

Great instrument for the money.

I consider it a great starter instrument.

This is not a Stradivari, so any expectation for a fine instrument for a bargain price is silly.

Got a call from her teacher, she said that it was a poor quality instrument and couldn't be tuned

Great beginner instrument for little kids!!!

For the price it is a very good quality instrument and the case is nice

This is a great starter instrument

Good musical instrument , just to start classes

Beautiful instrument to give as a gift to a beginner violinist.

I am a beginning violin player and, from what I can see, this is a good instrument for my purposes

This is a nice starter instrument that comes complete with everything you need.

Our daughter loves the instrument

Compared with my daughter’s ½ size rental, the instrument sounds much warmer

Being a violinist for 20 years and a string instrument technician, these ceclio or mendini instruments are awful

Also I had to regretting the entire instrument because someone didn't handle it carefully

It is very bad instrument, I did waste my money to buy it for my daughter

If your kid has an interest in the violin, but fear they may have commitment issues, this is a great instrument for them

This really is a beautiful instrument picture just doesn't do it justice

Perfect learning instrument.

I was pleasantly surprised at how well this instrument is made, and the case is really nice.

I'm convinced that most of the people who have had a very difficult time with this instrument are either 1) are used to playing much more expensive instruments and bound by elite tastes, or 2) are too inexperienced with stringed instruments to setup the violin correctly.

The instrument doesn't sound bad

Music teachers are ALWAYS happy to help you secure a decent instrument without breaking the bank!

Compared against my plywood fake instrument that i got robbed of and its truly a great student violin conpared to the other

Thanks for a great instrument at an affordable cost.

This is not a good instrument

I had to decide between ordering a smaller number of moderately priced instruments or a greater number of less expensive instruments

Instrument is perfect, if you first get it and you find that innattempt to tuning it that the pegs don't turn they just go back, you have to push the pegs into the holes as hard as you can

An uneducated person will think the instrument is fine, but if you want to become proficient on the instrument, it is not possible with this model.

Good instrument, as with any "cheaper" priced instrument the tuning is a bit hard to keep in tune but that's not a problem if you just tune up before each playing session.

The sound and quality are great for the price (you can always invest in a better instrument once you get good)

Good instrument, as with any "cheaper" priced instrument the tuning is a bit hard to keep in tune but that's not a problem if you just tune up before each playing session.

Not planning to play any concerts, but it's a great student instrument

Beautiful, super cute instrument!It even has sparkles

Beautiful instrument.

If you are looking for a violin as a prop, this is very realistic looking, but it does not work as an instrument.

Such a nice instrument .

Just want to let folks know, it is really worth paying a little more money and getting a better instrument.

I was so happily surprised by how nice this instrument is.

I would recommend the instrument as I have not had any issues with the purchase.

The instrument is good, the glittery black was exactly what my daughter wanted

Having experience with good and bad instruments, I can say that this violin was the worst quality I have ever seen

she asked me, " Why does my instrument sound nothing like everyone else's instrument

And enjoy owning a sweet musical instrument, that is affordable.

You will not regret spending a little more for a better quality instrument.

I am please with the overall purchase and experience of unboxing this precious instrument.

So unless your looking for a decoration or a planter I wouldn't waste money on this, go rent something where you can rent to own a much better instrument.

The chin rest is not great(I bought wolf, which isn't great either in some ways because of the weak material and thin surface).So, all in all, I think this is a very usable musical instrument and could probably be made in to a much better one

Please, please PLEASE get a more reputable instrument from a more reputable source.

It's a beautiful instrument that would probably sound beautiful as well it were played by someone who knows how to play the violin

Good instrument for a good price

Much better quality and you won't get yelled at by the teacher about inferior instruments

Great sound, Elligant look, and overall a great instrument

It really is a nice quality instrument for someone starting out, and cost about as much as a monthly rental from a local music store.

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It is completely dead on the a string, the e is just a screech