I’ve been teaching violin for 13+ years, have my masters in violin performance, etc. When I started violin 25+ years ago, I started on a 1/16. The quality of this 1/10 violin is better than what I started learning on, and I made it just fine as a musician.
Craftsmanship: the one complaint I have with this violin is that there is a small separation in the wood along the purfling on the back. I’m not yet sure if this is because it’s real purfling and some of it is missing. Or if it’s an actual separation in the wood. So far, it doesn’t appear to be separating any further even when I tune it. This is a good sign. But I will be keeping my eyes on this.
Tuning: There are a lot of comments on here about how these violins don’t hold their tune. I cannot speak to all of these objections. But I can say that the tuning issues I’ve had with this 1/10 are the SAME issues you’d have with ANY violin when you introduce it to a new climate.
Pins and Pegs: I’ve seen some reviews on here about the pins not tuning it. Again, I can’t speak for all of these comments. But With the 1/10 I purchased, the pins only stop tuning when they’re too loose. This happens with EVERY violin - even the best Strad. The pins are for micro-adjustments in tuning. The pegs are for making big tuning adjustments. In other words, it’s probably not a flaw with the violin. The peg holes are the right size. So they hold tune surprisingly well for a small violin.
Sound quality: really good projection for such a small violin. No violin this size is going to sound fabulous. That’s to be expected. But it sounds better than the fist violin I had ????.
Bow: I can’t remember if anyone complained about the bow not working. But again, that’s not a flaw with the bow. It just needs rosin, which is included in the purchase. Horse-hair bows don’t grip the string until you add rosin to create friction.
The 1/10 violin comes with rosin, extra strings, a good case, and a shoulder rest. In my opinion, this is a great deal for a small violin. But I will be keeping my eye on that little crack on the back of the violin. If it gets worse, I’ll update this review accordingly. So far so good though
Mendini By Cecilio Violin For Beginners, Kids & Adults - Beginner Kit For Student w/Hard Case, Rosin, Bow - Starter Violins,
3.9 | 9,381 ratings
Price: 65.99
Last update: 01-11-2025
About this item
Music Instruments For Kids & Adults: This fiddle kit is a great beginner violin for any student, young or old. This set includes all the necessities to start learning how to play.
Elegant Design: As beautiful as most band & orchestra musical instruments for kids, this ebony violin has a solid wood hand-carved spruce top; maple back, neck and sides with a beautiful finish; and an alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners.
Starter Violin Kit Includes: Available in several sizes the kit also has 1 bow, extra violin strings, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding and rubber feet, and lightweight hard case with straps.
The Right Size: The violin for kids and adults comes in 8 sizes. To measure which size violin is best, measure from the neck to the middle of your left-hand palm (as if holding an invisible violin in straight outstretched arm). Consult table below.
Handle With Care: Like any fiddle instrument, this student violin is delicate. Please note the bridge will not be setup to avoid damage during shipping. NOTE: Tuning pegs must be handled with care and pushed in when adjusting.
Elegant Design: As beautiful as most band & orchestra musical instruments for kids, this ebony violin has a solid wood hand-carved spruce top; maple back, neck and sides with a beautiful finish; and an alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners.
Starter Violin Kit Includes: Available in several sizes the kit also has 1 bow, extra violin strings, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding and rubber feet, and lightweight hard case with straps.
The Right Size: The violin for kids and adults comes in 8 sizes. To measure which size violin is best, measure from the neck to the middle of your left-hand palm (as if holding an invisible violin in straight outstretched arm). Consult table below.
Handle With Care: Like any fiddle instrument, this student violin is delicate. Please note the bridge will not be setup to avoid damage during shipping. NOTE: Tuning pegs must be handled with care and pushed in when adjusting.
Product information
| Item Weight | 3.74 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 32 x 5 x 12 inches |
| ASIN | B002026DR0 |
| Item model number | 4/4MV300 |
| Customer Reviews |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #537 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #1 in Acoustic Violins |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 23, 2009 |
| Back Material | Maple, Wood, Ebony, Spruce Wood |
| Color Name | Antique |
| Guitar Pick Thickness | medium |
| Top Material | Ebony |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Proficiency Level | Beginner |
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