I find it hard to believe that a $100 violin has real ebony fittings. Are the fingerboard and tuners really ebony or another wood dyed or painted?
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From my understanding from my vionlin teacher has told me (which she's been teaching for over 12 years with an orchestra) that she told me parts of the violin is ebony, like the frame (the black lines around the body of the violin). I don't remember if she told me that the fingerboard and the tuners were ebony though. Although some violins are like that. I hope this helps. I bought this one out of "gut feeling". Turns out its a pretty good violin. The only down side for me is that once i got the violin tuned the pegs tends to slip out of place, but some fine chalk powder can fix that. When i received the violin, one of the bows was dirty and the horse hair was coming undone, the other one was ok but i bought a new one after my teacher told me to. I hope this helps.
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HI... I bought the MV650 and I like the sound, good strings, the shoulder rest I changed it for another, I have not problems with your parts (tuner, bows, rosin)... this violin is good for a level intermedium violinist... the cost is a little more expensive, but I am glad with my MV650... any question plase contact me...
1386219
As for the solid mahogany, I'd contact Luna for specs. It says mahogany on the site. The tunings are geared.
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These bodies are made of basswood, not mahogany. They would be more expensive if mahogany. Basswood is easily sanded and stained. Glue stains will show up after staining. There are plenty of instructional videos on YouTube.
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There are two excellent quality bows, two bridges, rosin, shoulder brace, and an extra set of strings included with the violin in a very sturdy, good looking hard case. Can't say enough about this purchase. Am extremely pleased!
865539
I think this is a good starter violin. Everything you need is there. The violin has good sound quality, stays in tune and has decent resonance. It will take a good while and a lot of practice before you grow out of this violin.
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It's a decent violin for a starter. The style is quite beautiful. They left the back of the neck unfinished to eliminate any gummy reside from forming. The only desired upgrade would be a hard case instead of the hard formed cloth case.
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No. There was not a tuner included in the shipment; although it was pictured. I received the violin, bow, rosin, and case. Because of the quality of the violin at such a low price, and because I already had a tuner, I was not concerned about not receiving the tuner that was pictured. I think you'll find you'll be happy with the violin. And, if you don't receive the tuner with the package, there are websites that will give the pitches for the strings.
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I am a beginner also. I would suggest going to YouTube and check out a video by fiddlerman. He reviews the black version of this violin. He gave a favorable review. What he plays in the video sounds good. Alot better than my playing. You will probably want to get higher quality strings. Hope this helps.
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I haven't had any problems with this violin. Had it for a month now. It is way better than I thought it would be for the price. So yes it's a quality instrument for a beginner.
922600
Mine still exists. I bought it in February. I just can't USE it because the poor design has all the finger placements wrong. I think any violin (even this one) will last a long time, if you care for it properly and treat it gently.
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Yes the instrument is made of plywood and has a matte-like finish, and the instrument is very light (while inside the carrying case), but it sounds and look good if that helps. I am a sax player and just learning how to play the violin so my view may or may not help you.
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It comes with a basic curved violin bridge, as oppose to a fiddle bridge. I believe mine also came with an extra bridge. Some of the reviews suggested that it was not put together and that you would have to take it to a luthier, but mine was ready to play.
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I think most highschool orchestras would want something slightly more upscale. Unfortunately as with most musical instruments you get what you pay for. If the student has never played violin previously this would be an excellent choice, but if they are outgrowing their old violin then this would probably be considered pretty substandard.
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Yes, the bow strings are from real horse hair. If you want to be 100% certain, you can go to their website by typing in "Kennedy Violins" on google and contact them to ask if they are real or not, but in most case, especially if the violin itself is not a VSO (Violin Shape Object), then the bow should be real as well.
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Its great for beginners! I purchased it a few months ago. I got new strings for it though and the sound improved immensely. On youtube "the online piano tutor"(she does violin too) has a really good review on it. :-)
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Very likely defective pickups. You can try to plug it into an amp to test it as well. My pickups were defective, and we decided the overall quality of the electronics were not worth going to the hassle of changing out, so we returned the violin.