I'm an adult beginner who always wished I learned to play violin. I'm not getting any younger, so I decided to just go for it. Having no experience purchasing a violin before, I did a TON of research and watched video reviews by several professionals. I'll save you some time. Buy this violin. Not only a beginner instrument, it should also take you into your intermediate years, which was a big plus in making my decision. The sound quality is great, at least to me, but obviously it's not going to sound like a professional instrument. The violin itself is beautiful and glossy. I did have some issues in the beginning with the pegs slipping but that seems to be normal for a brand new instrument (they don't slip anymore). It stays in tune quite nicely with just minor adjustments with the fine tuners. The fingerboard did make my fingertips black for a while, but that wore off fairly quickly. I really love this instrument!
I am giving it 5 stars because the instrument itself is great, however the add ons... not so much:
- Bows: It comes with 2, which is nice and they seem decent, but I had a nicer bow given to me and it's definitely better.
- Shoulder rest: Do yourself a favor and just add a better one to your cart right now, you'll be happy you did. This thing is absolute junk, extremely uncomfortable, and didn't hold the violin in the right place no matter what I did to adjust it. When I got a better one it was a world of difference!
- Rosin: Seems decent and I used it for a while (it did need to be scored first) but I bought some jade rosin a month or so ago and I could immediately hear the sound was better (and I'll take anything that makes me sound even slightly better at this point!).
- Strings: It's been three months am still using the ones that came with the instrument. They seem great to me! I wish it came with a second set!
- Tuner/metronome: I never even put batteries in it. It doesn't seem like something that's well made. I just use an app on my phone.
- Lesson book: This book is awesome! It's pretty much the only book I am using, and my tutor also agrees it's a great beginner book. Obviously it starts with the basics and builds you up. It indicates there are songs on a disc that match up, but my book did not come with a disc. There is a link on the very first page where you can download the songs though, which is VERY helpful!
- Case: Decent. It has a zipper pocket on the outer top of the case, perfect for a small notebook. The lesson book is a little too big to fit in it all the way though. The case closes with a zipper and velcro flap. There's a space inside to store your rosin and extra bridge. The case lid doesn't stay open though, which is annoying. The hinge should allow it to go back just an inch more so it doesn't slam shut on you. Otherwise, it's a case and it does its job.
All in all, I am super happy with my purchase and learning to play has been such a joy (and not as hard as I thought it would be)!
Cecilio CVN-300 Solidwood Ebony Fitted Violin with D'Addario Prelude Strings, Size 1/2
4.2 | 3,659 ratings
Price: 93.99
Last update: 09-09-2024
About this item
Great Violin For Beginners: The beginner violin is an ideal stringed musical instrument for any student who has dreams of playing music; The set includes all the necessities to start learning how to play
Strung with D'Addario Prelude Strings
Elegant Design: As beautiful as most stringed musical instruments, these violins for beginners have a solid spruce top and antique finish with inlaid purfling; Along with an ebony fingerboard, pegged chin rest, and tailpiece, it is a work of art
Elegant Design: As beautiful as most stringed musical instruments, these violins for beginners have a solid spruce top and antique finish with inlaid purfling; Along with an ebony fingerboard, pegged chin rest, and tailpiece, it is a work of art
Strung with D'Addario Prelude Strings
Elegant Design: As beautiful as most stringed musical instruments, these violins for beginners have a solid spruce top and antique finish with inlaid purfling; Along with an ebony fingerboard, pegged chin rest, and tailpiece, it is a work of art
Elegant Design: As beautiful as most stringed musical instruments, these violins for beginners have a solid spruce top and antique finish with inlaid purfling; Along with an ebony fingerboard, pegged chin rest, and tailpiece, it is a work of art
Product information
| Item Weight | 4 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 27 x 10 x 5 inches |
| ASIN | B00EOYKHR4 |
| Item model number | DA_1/2CVN-300+SR+92D+FB1 |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
3,649 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,891 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #4 in Acoustic Violins |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | August 19, 2013 |
| Back Material | Maple |
| Color Name | Varnish |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Size | 1/2 |
| Battery type | Zinc Carbon |
Top reviews from the United States
Hadria B Hermele
Excellent violin (add ons, not so much)
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017David Macmillan
You are getting a good deal for what your are paying for
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017