2/21/2012

Gibson Baldwin Music Education Violin Kit - GBVLSM Review

Gibson Baldwin Music Education Violin Kit - GBVLSM
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I have come across a number of these, working in a music shop. These violin kits are of inferior quality. The cheap wood bows are often warped, the fingerboard and nut are made of inexpensive wood (instead of ebony) that will wear easily, and cases of this quality seldom last the school year. Making the instrument and bow playable would cost as much as the kit. Save time and money, look at rentals at a local music shop. If you really want to purchase a violin, invest the extra money now on a better quality instrument; you will save money later on repair costs.

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2/20/2012

Doreli Model 59 Violin Outfit, 4/4 Review

Doreli Model 59 Violin Outfit, 4/4
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a wonderful europiean violin grate sound quality.
Perfect for the learning student on a budget
(Wood is imported form romainia) (Manufactured in China)

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The Doreli Model 59 Violin Outfit features a solid spruce top, maple back and sides, ebony trim. Comes set up with a 4-tuner tailpiece. The Complete Model 59 outfit includes zippered lightweight case, horsehair/wood bow, and rosin.

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Fishman V-200-M Professional Violin Pickup w/mini Mic Review

Fishman V-200-M Professional Violin Pickup w/mini Mic
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I received this product new with the mini Mic not soldered onto the 1/4" jack. The customer support from Fishman was so difficult to deal with regarding this problem I had to pay a Fishman 3rd party repair person to fix the problem.
That said, the contact mic is decent but the mini Mic is practically useless and picks up almost no sound. A good contact mic and good preamp work just as well. I've used this pickup for classical, jazz, and rock styles- the contact mic helps when playing with drums or other loud instruments, but a functioning mini Mic would have made this product good for solo work as well.

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2/19/2012

Travelite Oblong Deluxe Suspension Violin Case W/hygrometer, 4/4 Review

Travelite Oblong Deluxe Suspension Violin Case W/hygrometer, 4/4
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My original violin case was from the 1980's. It weighed a ton. I ordered this to replace it and was really surprised by how light it is. My kids have stood on it (bad kids) and it has held up. Very nice.

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Travelite bowed instrument cases successfully blend the most modern materials available with traditional 'tried and true' designs to make some of the lightest, most durably constructed instrument cases on the market today. So popular are these cases that they can easily be seen at festivals, concert hall, and airports. The features on this marvelous case go on and on. Sturdy hinges, Under-handle latch with key, wood reinforcement all around, durable metal or rubber feet on horizontal and/or vertical axis for versatile storage, Comes with 2-bow holders and velour blanket for extra protection. Sizes 4/4-1/4

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Music Basics Violin Complete Kit with Free Tuner - Blue 3/4 Size (VLN-12-Blue 3/4) Review

Music Basics Violin Complete Kit with Free Tuner - Blue 3/4 Size (VLN-12-Blue 3/4)
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This is an unusually low priced great quality instrument from a company (Music Basics) I have come to find reliable, kind and very knowledgeable. I cannot praise them enough. I am now a loyal customer as a result! And will buy from them again.

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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 smaller sizes. Other colors are also available. 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).

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2/18/2012

D' Addario Natural Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello Review

D' Addario Natural Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello
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In the product info section it says "produces less dust". well that's not really true it produces plenty of dust. If you want rossin that won't make dust get jade rossin. Other than the whole dust thing it's pretty good stuff and the plastic grip on the outside is excellent.

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All-natural ingredients combined in a very special process makes D' Addario dark rosin perfect for either horsehair or synthetic bow hair. An easy-grip plastic tray holds the rosin, making it easy to apply.

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Cecilio CEVN-3BL 4/4 Full Size Electric Silent Violin w/ Solidwood Ebony Fitted in Blue Metallic Review

Cecilio CEVN-3BL 4/4 Full Size Electric Silent Violin w/ Solidwood Ebony Fitted in Blue Metallic
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Well, to start off...The strings suck, and so does the rosin. I've played the violin a little over seven years now, and this is good for it's price. It has a nice tone for being so lowly priced, but, not the best.When you play, the strings hurt your fingers(or atleast mine) and your fingers get all black from the neck. But all together it is decent.

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Cecilio CEVN-3BL Full Size Electric Silent Violin: It has a hand carved solid maple construction. It has a beautiful blue metallic finish. Pick up Powered by a 9V Alkaline Battery.

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