10/31/2011

RDM Violin Rosin: Dark Review

RDM Violin Rosin: Dark
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It does the trick for a good price. My daughter is a middle school student, so I can't give a technical or high level review

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Barcelona Beginner Series 4/4 Size Student Violin with Case and Accessories Review

Barcelona Beginner Series 4/4 Size Student Violin with Case and Accessories
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I purchased this violin for my 78 year old mother that use to play when she was much younger. Figured if she didnt end up playing at least it was nice looking and she could use it as decoration. Before giving her the violin for her Birthday I took it to a very dependable music store to make sure it was in tune and all before giving it to her. Since I have no musical background myself thought this would be the best route to take.
The gentlemen at the store told me they usually will not tune them due to the fact of the quality of them, that either the pegs break or the neck when inserting the bridge (which comes unassembled in shipping). Well what was so dreaded actually did while put the bridge in the neck cracked all the way across. Not talking a small hairline fracture, this was an all out break. Was very disapointed due to the fact I had planned on giving it to her the next day. I had read other review on it before purchasing it, in which they had stated it was a great beginner violin. Well never really had the chance to even find that out. So my overall rating for this item is very poor.
Judy B OKC, OK

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10/30/2011

Mendini MV-Blue Solid Wood Blue Violin + Hard Case, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin & Strings in Size 1/4 Review

Mendini MV-Blue Solid Wood Blue Violin + Hard Case, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin and Strings in Size 1/4
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This was just what we needed for our child they are learning the violin in school and we wanted to keep up on practicing over the summer. The price is good especially since we will need a bigger size soon, sounds good ,the rosin case is really hard to open ,but the case is nice and my daughter loves the color. we are happy with our purchase.

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Palatino Campus Violin Outfit 1/10 Size (Featherweight Case, Bow) Review

Palatino Campus Violin Outfit 1/10 Size (Featherweight Case, Bow)
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Nice violin, cute case but YOU CAN'T PLAY IT!!! It is missing an essential part for playing- THE BRIDGE! No where in the item description does it say that the BRIDGE is not included. It is important to know this so one can purchase a bridge when purchasing the violin. BUYER BEWARE!

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10/29/2011

Mendini MV-Pink Solid Wood Pink Violin + Hard Case, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin & Strings in Size 1/2 Review

Mendini MV-Pink Solid Wood Pink Violin + Hard Case, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin and Strings in Size 1/2
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I bought this blue 1/2 size violin for my 9 year old daughter as she out grew her 1/4 size violin (pink colored one). Once again was not disappointed with the Cecilio product. I could have bought a regular wood finished violin at a higher cost, but figured that she'll only use this one for a year before moving up to the next size violin and may as well keep it fun for her as she is the only one in her orchestra with a non standard wood finished violin and she love to play this instrument. Once again, remarkably for the price (about $50)this instrument has pretty decent tone. What keeps me from giving this a 5 star rating is that it was a bit of a chore setting up the bridge initially. But after getting it tuned for the first time, then the fine tuning by her violin teacher, it really has decent tone. My daughter has been playing the violin for just over a year, and we figured since she will use the instrument her old pink violin and now the blue one for maybe a year each, these color violins help keep practice fun for her and is a conversation piece with her friends and classmates. The case is a standard case for inexpensive violins, the shoulder rest that came with outfit is cheap and not really usable. But where it counts is the sound and playability of the violin where it is petty decent for the price.

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Green/Gold Set - Things 4 Strings Bow Hold BuddiesTM Violin / Viola Teaching Aid Accessory Review

Green/Gold Set - Things 4 Strings Bow Hold BuddiesTM Violin / Viola Teaching Aid Accessory
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I like the green and yellow better. It is a fun way to get the bow hold set and really works. I still had a little issue with the middle fingers but in general it works. I have shown it to several teachers and they are equally impressed.
Great idea!!

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10/28/2011

Cecilio CVN-200 Solidwood Violin Package w/ Tuner, 2 Bows, Shoulder Rest, Extra Sets Strings & Lesson Book+DVD in 4/4 (Full Size) Review

Cecilio CVN-200 Solidwood Violin Package w/ Tuner, 2 Bows, Shoulder Rest, Extra Sets Strings and Lesson Book+DVD in 4/4 (Full Size)
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I have never been so mad or disappointed in a purchase as I am with this.
This violin could not be tuned. The tail piece and fine tuners were flimsy and in my attempts to try and tune the strings - broke one. It was hard to get the bows out because the hairs kept snagging on the holders. The instructions on placement of hands, etc are seriously lacking. Luckily I had done my own research prior to the purchase so I was a bit more prepared than someone who may have expected certain instructions to be present with this purchase. Whether it was the bow or rosin, one or the other is just crap. I kept rosining the bow and barely got any sound out of the violin.
For those looking to learn the violin - DO NOT BUY THIS. In fact, anyone looking for a violin - just don't. I am so disappointed with this purchase that I don't ever plan to buy a Cecilio product ever.


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Protec Max Student 3/4 Violin Case Review

Protec Max Student 3/4 Violin Case
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I was looking for a cheap case and instead received a very nice case at a low price. I am very happy!

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10/27/2011

ViolinSmart Oblong Violin Case 4/4 Full Size (Blue) Review

ViolinSmart Oblong Violin Case 4/4 Full Size (Blue)
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I am very happy with this violin case. It came exactly as described. Its molded form fits my violin perfectly and keeps it very safe and secure.

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Heavy Brass Practice Mute for Violin and Small Viola Review

Heavy Brass Practice Mute for Violin and Small Viola
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I tried few different mutes. This one provides maximum muting effect making playing barely audible. Perfect for playing without disturbing others. This being said there are 2 problems. The mute has its bridge grooves cut too tightly, and does not fit well on 2 of the bridges I tried it on - one being a cheap no-name, the other being Aubert Lux model. The mute goes only a few millimeters down and although works well, the fit is insecure and the weight shift may potentially damage bridge edges. I believe the mute could be improved by cutting the groves wider. The other problem is that the mute kills 99% of tonal color, so it's use is limited to practicing finger positions but not the actual clarity of played music. Since there are few manufacturers of this mute type, perhaps I need to try to obtain another one from a different vendor...

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10/26/2011

Becker BB1 Violin Bridge 4/4 Review

Becker BB1 Violin Bridge 4/4
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Now, I have heard that you have to shave the bridge down a bit sometimes, but this one needed cutting. I compared it to another bridge, and it was a monster in comparison. I am wondering if what I received was an actual violin bridge.

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Wittner Composite 4/4 Violin Chinrest - Side Mount - Hypoallergenic Review

Wittner Composite 4/4 Violin Chinrest - Side Mount - Hypoallergenic
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Very comfortable chin rest. I liked the mounting system. Very simple and very easy. Definitely worth a try.

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10/25/2011

Guarneri 4/4 Violin Chinrest - Ebony with Standard Bracket Review

Guarneri 4/4 Violin Chinrest - Ebony with Standard Bracket
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Could not have been easier to install...and it has helped me keep hold of the violin when playing...ebony is a perfect match with my fingerboard...looks and feels just right...Thanks

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The Original Bernadel Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello Review

The Original Bernadel Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello
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This rosin is a very ancient rosin. It is very light but effective. As with any rosin after you are done playing clean it off your strings and instrument. It makes your bow more.....I cant really describe it except it is great. INDESCRIBABLE! I have had mine for three years, never had a problem with it. You could find it cheaper at a local musical instrument store, but if no one has one around you then just save a dime a day in a jar. But, I am one of millions of string players. IT DEPENDS ON YOUR CLIMATE! I live in a west texas climate and it works perfectly. My cousin in Florida didnt like it, but when she moved to cleveland in the summer she used it and used it alot. So HOPE THIS HELPS! 4 stars since it depends on YOUR CLIMATE!

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10/24/2011

Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome Review

Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome
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This tuner/metronome is very well built and has a 12 note refrence. It works very well with my violin and I carry it with me to class and when I practice. The metronome has a loud beat. The tuner is loud so you can hear it over what you are playing. It has a large screen and is very easy to use. I recommend this to anyone that plays a string instrument.

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Mendini MV-White Solid Wood White Violin + Hard Case, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin & Strings in Size 3/4 Review

Mendini MV-White Solid Wood White Violin + Hard Case, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin and Strings in Size 3/4
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This violin is realy bad. You have to put the center wooden part in, the nobes for the string you have to push it in really hard or the string will unwine and when i got the box after school it was all beaten up on one side but it was in its case and ok. Don't buy this piece of crap.

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10/23/2011

Thomastik Dominant 3/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Aluminum/Steel Ball-End E Review

Thomastik Dominant 3/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Aluminum/Steel Ball-End E
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The Dominant strings sets the standard for synthetic violin strings, being one of the first to be marketed. It works well on many different types of violins since it is pretty decent, predictable and gives a middle of the road tone. When it is new, there is a slight metallic feel, but that goes away after it is stretched out. Some people like the metallic feel and insist on new Dominants. They do take a few days to settle in though and last about 2-3 months.
They feel supple under the finger and are not high tension strings. They start out on the bright side with good overtones but then they go dull. The E string is just ordinary, and many people substitute a different E string (such as Pirastro Gold). In fact Dominant sells sets with just the G, D, and A.

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