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(More customer reviews)I bought 2 violins (1/10 size) for my 4 year olds. It comes with a great case that can be carried by hand or as a backpack.
One of the bows was not arched enough; it was too straight. I contacted the company about this and they immediately sent me a new bow that I am very satisfied with.
Some of the pegs are loose, which makes it hard to keep the strings tightened. I really only have a problem with one peg on one of the violins - the E string.
Our violin professor said the bridges are too high on these violins for this age. The grooves also do not match up well with the strings, so the strings slip on the bridge sometimes. She said they needed to be sanded and re-cut. When I contacted the company about this, they said that the teacher or customer usually does this to fit their needs. However, our professor said it should be done by a professional. I don't know yet how we will fix this.
I think the price was $55-60 when I bought it.
It is not perfect, but it is worth it for the price. I would recommend this company, as well as purchase from them again at the price we paid.
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This violin kit comes complete with violin, bow, case, rosin, and a free violin tuner worth $20. Violin comes with a metal tailpiece with 4 tuners - making tuning easy. The bow comes with real horsehair providing solid playability and sound volume. Violin comes with bridge already setup and ready to play. Violin top is hand carved solid spruce and violin back is hand carve solid maple. The violin also comes with real inlaid purfling on both the violin top and back. Fingerboard, chinrest and tuning pegs are made out of hardwood. Bow comes with this violin kit is made out of round stick and Mongolian horsehair with rosewood frog. The kit also includes 1 rosin. The violin case is light weight made out of foam and covered with nylon. The well fitted interior design protects violin from excessive movement while in transit. Velcro neck strap holds the violin securely from movement. A matching blanket is included to further protect the violin against loose bows and items in the case. There are 2 bow holders in the case. Violin neck/head area is large enough to hold shoulder rest. There is an accessory compartment for storing rosin, strings, etc. (3" Width by 3-1/2" Length by 2-1/2" Depth). Case has outside pocket for holding music and accessories. 1 adjustable shoulder strap is included allowing carrying the case over the shoulder - taking violin to lesson, school or orchestra practice is made easy. The free tuner included is to help you tune the violin. The tuner can tune all 4 strings. The tuner is also a guitar tuner and a chromatic tuner all in one. This violin model is available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, 1/32 sizes. Here is a quick guide to determine the right size violin to buy by age. 4/4 Full Size (11 years old to adult), 3/4 size (10-11 years old), 1/2 size (8-9 years old), 1/4 size (6-7 years old), 1/8 size (5 years old), 1/10 size (4 years old), 1/16 size (3 and half years old), 1/32 size (3 and younger).
