Bobelock Featherlite 1003 Oblong Black/Blue 4/4 Violin Case Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked this violin case for my birthday. I was very excited about it, I LOVED the color from the looks of the picture. But when I finally got the much anticipated gift, it wasn't what it had looked like in the picture!
One of the things that attracted me to it was the pretty blue interior. I soon found that it wasn't that color at all, instead it was a DARK navy blue.
I was quite disappointed by the difference, but chose to keep it since I would have to pay more shipping. I ask that you PLEASE CHANGE THE PICTURE so that you will give much more satisfactory service.
Sincerely,
Naomi Wong


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This is a Bobelock Featherlite 4/4 Violin Case with black exterior and blue velour interior with suspension.Weighing just 5lbs makes it truly featherlite and it's aBobelock, meaning quality inside and out!

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Muco Model Shoulder Rest for 1/2 Violin Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this for my 9 year old to use. It fits the violin well and seems very stable. It is hard, however, for him to put it on himself. It really takes some effort to pull the feet around the edge of the violin. Perhaps it will get easier with time and use, but it is not as nice as the Kun we were replacing. If I did it again, I would buy another Kun.

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The Muco SR3VN is an excellent budget priced shoulder rest for a 3/4 size violin, especially for beginners. This is for a ½ size violin as well as a ¾. It should have two sets of holes to mount the legs in. The inner ones are for ½ and the outer are for ¾. The entire shoulder rest should be approximately 7 ¾.Durable synthetic frame with dense foam padding for superior somfort and support. Synthetic feet grip securely and are easily adjusted for a propper fit.

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Musician's Gear Electric Bass Case Violin Shaped (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a special case. I you didn't know that before. It's made for a hofner, which is great, but that's not the part that bothers me. It's that a hofner doesn't even fit in the case. You create a special case for a specific instrument and it doesn't even fit.
I mean you can MAKE it fit. But inside, there is a Styrofoam piece that causes the bass to stick up. So when you go the close it the strings get in the way so you can't close it. You basically have to have a friend sit on the top of it, while you lock it. It made me very nervous because I thought I was going to damage the bass in someway.
Anyways, one day I was fed up with it, and ripped it out, which made it fit, but now it's really loose inside the case. Which I'm afraid will damage it more.
All in all, not a good case.

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These hardshell cases combine all the necessary elements for a high-quality, reliable case that provides excellent protection for your electric bass. They are made with 5-ply cross-laminate woods that can stand up to a great deal of pressure. The exterior has a well-secured, tolex-type covering. The neck piece is screwed in for years of use. We line the interior with a soft foam that keeps the guitar well protected and firmly in place. These cases for viola shaped electric basses are a fantastic value at their low price. They come with a limited lifetime warranty..

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Sparkly Pink Set - Things 4 StringsTM Bow Hold BuddiesTM Violin / Viola Teaching Aid Accessory Review

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(More customer reviews)This short video shows how easy it is to install the Bow Hold Buddies[tm] Instant Bow Hold Bow Accessory for VIOLIN/VIOLA - SPARKLY PINK SET

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Finally, an Instant Bow Hold!By eliminating the struggle with one of the trickiest parts of string playing:Young players can immediately experience the pleasure of string playing while avoiding developing bad habits.Teen players can correct bow holds that are holding back their progress.Life-long players experiencing joint and tactile issues may regain the joy of playing, given the support this accessory provides.All will love the creative frog and fish design!Things 4 StringsTM Patent Pending bow accessories train the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally, through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to focus on other elements of string playing.The cost of giving the gift of music to your child includes not only money, but also invaluable expenditures of effort and time.A Things 4 StringsTM Patent Pending bow accessory is a bargain that will maximize your investment on lessons and acceleratemusical abilities and ultimately the joy of playing an instrument.Even with a best effort on the part of both student and teacher, it can take years of lessons and practice for most students to accomplish a stable and effectively relaxed bow hold. Things 4 StringsTM bow accessories work to teach players to hold the bow correctly without undue concern about the placement of their fingers. Once the hand is trained the product may safely be removed from the bow. It can easily be reattached if needed.Things 4 StringsTM bow accessories are not just for beginners. Available in a variety of colors, teen players can use these products to correct bad bow hold habits, and life-long players experiencing joint pain or tactile issues may find these products provide the support needed to bring back the joy of playing.

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Kun Collapsible Mini Red Shoulder Rest for 1/16 - 1/4 Violin Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter has been using a sponge shoulder rest for 1 year and recently moved up to 1/4 size violin.
I was hoping to find a shoulder rest that can accommodate 1/4 and 1/2 size so that she can use it for a couple years, but I couldn't find anything decent. So I ended up buying this one because I have a full size (4/4) collapsible one from Kun myself and I am reasonably happey with it.
The design of this one is the same as the full size one. The height of the shoulder rest is adjusted by turning the 2 screws in/out of the base, which is made entirely of plastic. It turns out that even at its maximal height (which is achieved by unscrewing the 2 screws as much as possible before they fall off the base), it is still not enough for my daughter whose neck is considered average or slightly longer than average if I look at kids in her class. I suspect many kids who try to use this with 1/4 violin may face similar problem. We end up wrapping a piece of cloth around the foam and still use it. The real problem is that when you have to use it at its maximal height, you have 2 metal screws into a plastic base in the minimal number of turns (to achieve the maximal height). Under this condition, a lot of stress is applied to the threads (out of the plastic base) which is going to wear out very soon. So the durability is questionable. In contrast, the full size one that I use have very long screws. So at least 1/3 of the screws are seated in the base, which reduces the wear of individual threads. I guess Kun can't use really long screws for this miniature model because the plastic pieces where the screws seat are much smaller than those in the full size one. That is the fundamental limit of the design when you try to make a shoulder rest to accommodate a wide range of violin sizes and kids with different neck length.
The bottom line: if you are buying this for 1/16 to 1/8 size of violin, it should be fine.
If it's for 1/4 and your kid has an average or long neck, you might want to consider the original Kun that is not collapsible but designed to accommodate 1/8 to 1/4 size violin.
If you intend to buy it and use it for a few years, I am not sure it will last.


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The Kun Collapsible Mini Red Shoulder Rest for 1/16 - 1/4 Violin is a favorite with children! This model is red and it is available in other fun colors. It features a comfortable contoured bar with foam padding. It is height and angle adjustable and the legs fold flat for compact case or pocket storage. This great little red shoulder rest fits 1/16 - 1/4 violins.

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Ebony Violin Mute Review

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(More customer reviews)The mute works well, but it fits over the bridge extremely tightly. I could barely get it on the first few times. It also left some black streaks upon removal. I recommend a rubber mute instead (or just play loudly and let the neighbors deal with it!).

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This higher quality ebony violin mute is easy-on and easy-off. Fine quality ebony in the traditional 3-prong design.

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Florea Primo Violin Case, 3/4 Size Review

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(More customer reviews)The fit on the compartment cover is over-sized--if you really work it the cover will very tightly fit into the step it supposed to fit into.
I bought this case from Woodwinds and Brasswinds (WWBW). First case the D-ring pulled out of stitching only after 1-1/2 days--case is still usable if you carry it only by the handle but we purchased it so my daughter could wear it like a back pack or over the shoulder. WWBW sent a replacement free of charge. It arrived a week later and the bottom D-Ring which was already defective was thrown in loose in the box; the person at the warehouse shipped a defective case and knew it was defective!
Received a full refund--I cannot fault the customer service of WWBW. Spend a little more on a better case!
If you don't have the money for a more expensive case, I figured out how to repair the D-ring attachments.
Items you will need: 1. Sewing machine with Denim needle. 2. Black Polyester Thread. 3. Styrofoam or Cardboard about 18" long and 4" wide. 4. Phillips #1 (or cross head) screw driver 5. Empty Sewing Machine Bobbin 6. Med/Standard Sewing foot and Scissors 7. Large work surface and some patience 8. Double sided tape (Optional).
Here's how you do repair D-ring attachments: First remove violin and all contents from case. Zip up case. Carefully with screw driver remove screws and place the screw in the cardboard/Styrofoam in a way that lets you know where the screws came from (this is important because of the construction of the case). Also remove the handle screws, screw under lock flap and place screws into cardboard/Styrofoam. Do not remove screw of bow holders! Place screws and handle aside. Unzip case. DO NOT PRY WITH TOOLS--HANDS ONLY, work the top lip up and over the foam core (this is the type of foam used in car bumpers light weight and strong). "Close" the inner case and work bottom off and down of the foam core. If you do not have black polyester thread on a bobbin, load/wind bobbin with thread. Because the case is a denim type fabric and your sewing over webbing the stitch distance cannot be small, set to medium straight stitch. Check stitching on a scrap piece of fabric doubled over. Replace D-ring attachment loop/webbing under the webbing running width wise. Check distance to ring to sewing machine foot. Push needle through just before reaching Ring loop--slowly start IN REVERSE for 1/2" to 3/4" (12-18mm)release reverse button/lever, double back, stitch over loop and past loop 1/2" to 3/4" (12-18mm) then reverse, double backing over stitching back to start point. Repeat at all ring loops (don't want to have to do this again). For additional strength, I also made a "X" pattern on each loop by starting in one corner stitching to the diagonal corner, reversing and doubling back to the start point. Then again in the opposite diagonal corners. Trim away all loose thread. You may used some double sided tape to hold case to foam core. Replace cover over bottom of foam core carefully working zipper lip over the felt lining, then replace over over top of core again carefully working zip lip over lining. Zip cover closed. If necessary tug on cover to align screw holes. Starting from ends take correct screw from cardboard/Styrofoam holder and insert into hole it came from. Because thin wood is glued to the foam core, slight variations in the threads from screw to screw can tear out the wood--just tighten screw until snug. Case is repaired.
DEPENDING ON YOUR SEWING EXPERIENCE AND MACHINE YOU MAY HAVE TROUBLE ATTEMPTING THIS REPAIR.

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Straightforward lightweight case at an affordable price, in the popular rectangular shape that doesnt look amateur. 2 bow holders, and enough storage for all the accessories...

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