Mendini 4/4 MV500+92D Flamed 1-Piece Back Solid Wood Violin with Case, Tuner, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin, Bridge and Strings - Full Size
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Reviews around fact (5.00 of 5)
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The bows are really nice, and the fact that they give you two is great
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What I didnt like was the fact that the fingerboard was painted black
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As a beginner, I appreciated the fact this violin stayed in tune most of the time.
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Reviews around buy (5.00 of 5)
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Anyhow great buy
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For the complete novice like me who wants to pick up something affordable to start learning I could think of nothing better, definitely a fantastic buy!
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A great buy for the buck and my daughter LOVES it!
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Reviews around look (5.00 of 5)
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The finish is very nice, very vintage looking.
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Also, if you are looking for a precise tuner I recommend Snark clip on tuners.
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The violin I received had nice looking varnish but other than that, I was really unimpressed by the overall quality
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Reviews around quality (4.66 of 5)
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Sounds expensive, great quality.
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I'm sure there are better quality violins out there, but for a beginner this seems to work very well.
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We do need better quality strings but once he gets better then we'll get him better strings
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I would heavily recommend investing in a set of good quality strings, they will make the tone much better and are not as brutal on your fingertips.
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I would highly suggest investing a bit more money in a better quality instrument to save on frustration alone.
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Reviews around bow (4.56 of 5)
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The bows are sweet and the rosin is just fine lots of reviews said it wasn't great
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The bows are really nice, and the fact that they give you two is great
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I recommend Jade rosin, Pirastro strings, and a braided carbon fiber bow with Mongolian horsehair (DZ Strad produces quality affordable bows that last)
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Can't give 5 because the straps on the case are crap and one of the cheap bows broke after being dropped.
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The bows are pretty good and usable considering the price and it comes with two of them
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Reviews around instrument (4.53 of 5)
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As soon as I started to tune it the E string broke right away, even the new E string that was provided
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Great product and value for a good instrument and all the extras included.
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I would highly suggest investing a bit more money in a better quality instrument to save on frustration alone.
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It’s a beautiful instrument and it sounds very nice too
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If I get more serious, I'll buy a better instrument, but this will do for now.
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Reviews around tuner (4.51 of 5)
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After tuning the first time, I used only the fine tuners from then forward, worked perfectly.
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Also, if you are looking for a precise tuner I recommend Snark clip on tuners.
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As soon as I started to tune it the E string broke right away, even the new E string that was provided
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After tuning the first time, I used only the fine tuners from then forward, worked perfectly.
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I did notice so a weird rattling of the fine tuners when the tailpiece is bumped
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Reviews around sound (4.33 of 5)
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It's got a nice sound to it and is recommended by one of the online violin instructors.
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So, I took it to a Luthier to get it looked at, and to upgrade the strings in hopes to improve the scratchy sound
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But with patience and practice, you'll get a nice sound.
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It is not only beautiful, it has a very rich sound to it
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So, I took it to a Luthier to get it looked at, and to upgrade the strings in hopes to improve the scratchy sound
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Reviews around set (4.16 of 5)
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As soon as I started to tune it the E string broke right away, even the new E string that was provided
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The violin has a beautiful finish, but could do with a nicer set of strings
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A good string set and a new bow will improve your sound on this by a lot.
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I would recommend buying a new set of strings for this violin, like D’Addario or something similar
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So the strings on the violin are fine to begin with, but I personally preferred a different set of strings
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Reviews around beginner (3.44 of 5)
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I feel that my G fine tuning isn't working the way it should )
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As soon as I started to tune it the E string broke right away, even the new E string that was provided
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Will likely upgrade to a higher quality if my son continues, but a good beginner violin!
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This violin was rated as one of the top beginner violins by Google when I did my research
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As soon as I started to tune it the E string broke right away, even the new E string that was provided
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Reviews around tune (3.44 of 5)
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I feel that my G fine tuning isn't working the way it should )
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Keeping tuned impossible.
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It hold a perfect G196.00, D293.66, A440.00, E659.00 tune
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As soon as I started to tune it the E string broke right away, even the new E string that was provided
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Reviews around student (3.22 of 5)
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Excellent student violin!
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BUT he found the strings at different hights and other imperfections that will hinder this violin from ever sounding as great as a decent student violin
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As soon as I started to tune it the E string broke right away, even the new E string that was provided
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Reviews around piece (2.94 of 5)
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This is a great affordable piece if you are a beginner and beyond
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A beautiful piece for the value and priced well
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As soon as I started to tune it the E string broke right away, even the new E string that was provided
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Beautiful piece
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As soon as I started to tune it the E string broke right away, even the new E string that was provided
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More about Mendini 4/4 MV500+92D Flamed 1-Piece Back Solid Wood Violin with Case, Tuner, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin, Bridge and Strings - Full Size
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Size:Size 4/4 (full size) | Color:Varnish Violin Parts From the Manufacturer All of our violins are handcrafted instruments that are tested at our factory and inspected again by skilled technicians at our Los Angeles distribution center prior to shipping
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Please read the setup and tuning instructions carefully after receiving the violin
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It will help you understand how to set up and tune the violin
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Violin Owner's Manual Exposure to sudden changes in temperature and humidity can affect your violin
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Avoid direct, extended exposure to: sunlight, rain, heaters, or air conditioners
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Violins are delicate instruments and can be damaged easily if not handled with care
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The violin needs to be assembled and tuned prior to playing
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We recommend first time players to seek assistance from an instructor
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If an instructor is not available, follow these steps below
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Bridge Setting Up the Bridge The bridge is a very important piece because it transmits the sound of the violin
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The tension between the strings and the top of the violin keeps the bridge in place
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Bridges are not glued on the instruments
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Keep in mind that not all players have the same size hands and fingers making the size of the bridge different for every player
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The bridge can be customized by a violin luthier in order to draw out a better tone from the violin
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If the bridge is not set, follow these simple instructions
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First, position the bridge with higher side of the bridge under the lowest string, the G string
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Tilt the bridge up under the strings toward the tailpiece and set it at a 90-degree angle
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If the bridge cannot be tilted, the strings are too tight
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Loosen the strings slowly and just enough to hold the bridge in place
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Align the feet of the bridge with the two notches of the "F" holes and align the bridge evenly with the fingerboard
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Evenly spaced out the strings on the bridge
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To tighten the strings, turn the pegs clockwise while pushing them towards the peg box for better grip and stability
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If the pegs are slipping, use peg drop oil to lock the pegs in place or use rosin powder as a substitution
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Applying Rosin Cake on the Bow Keep in mind, the bow must be tightened and rosined in order to produce a sound on the violin
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Also do not touch the hair on the bow since the oils from the skin can damage the hair.To tighten the hair, tighten the screw below the frog
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Be careful to not over tighten the bow
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Ideally, the distance between the hair and the lowest curve on the bow is about a quarter inch (1/4")
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It may vary to every player
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The hair should have a slight bounce to it
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Test the bow on the strings
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A new rosin cake will be too smooth to apply to the hair
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To turn the rosin to powder, take a pocketknife and cut three to four parallel lines on the rosin so that there will be texture to the rosin
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Sandpaper is an alternative to help roughen the surface
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Hold the frog on the bow and slowly rub the hair over the rosin from the frog to the tip of the bow
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Be careful not to rub the bow too quickly
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On a new bow, continue this process for approximately 5-10 minutes
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Test the bow to determine if the rosin is adhering to the hair
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If a clear pitch is emitted as the bow is drawn over the strings, play a few notes and its ready to go
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If there is no tone or volume emitting from the strings the bow is not grabbing the strings enough to generate a note, try applying more rosin
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Tuning Gradually tighten each string in the sequence of G-D-A-E
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Starting with the thicker string is to prevent damages to the thinner A and E strings
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Tighten one strings at a time, and only 1 to 2 notes higher
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Do not tighten one string all the way to the desired pitch while leaving the other strings very loose
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Doing so will create unequal pressure on the bridge causing it to fall
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Generally, strings take time to wear/settle in
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New strings tend to lose their tension quicker than older used strings
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To accelerate the process of wearing in new strings, tune the strings to the desired pitch then slightly pull on the strings to stretch them out
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After pulling on the string, most likely it will need to be re-tune
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If the string pitch is sharp (high) loosen the string slightly until the string pitch is flat (low)
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Slightly tighten the peg until desired pitch is reach
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Adjust the pegs to make larger adjustments and the fine tuners to make smaller adjustments
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Shoulder Rest Attaching the Shoulder Rest (Available in size 4/4 to 1/10) First, loosen the screws on the back of the shoulder rest
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Then adjust the feet to length of the lower bout of the violin
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Tighten the screws back to hold position
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The feet of the shoulder rest clamp on the edges of the lower bout of the violin
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Gently spread the feet to fit over the edge and snap in place
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Slippery Pegs The pegs can shrink or expand due to the temperature and humidity changes
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When the peg shrink, it will not fit the peg hole as well as they were originally made
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It will leave a little gap between the peg and peg hole
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This is why the pegs slip
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Simply apply the rosin powder or peg drop oil on the pegs and peg hole
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This will fill the little gap in between and increase friction
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New strings will require some stretching before they settle in and hold pitch
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Slightly pull the strings upwards to accelerate the settling in process
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Keep in mind that adjusting the pegs make larger adjustments and the fine tuners make smaller adjustments
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Periodically, check the violin's tune
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Depending on the weather (temperature and humidity level), the amount of time and type of playing, the violin may need to be re-tune
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In ideal conditions, this would not be necessary.