12 best cecilio violin rosins

Product description

• ELEGANT DESIGN: As beautiful as most stringed musical instruments, this violin for kids and adults has a hand-carved 1-piece maple back, neck and sides. A beautiful varnish finish and inlaid purfling.
• 4/4 VIOLIN LEARNING KIT INCLUDES: 2 bows, extra set of violin strings, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding and a chromatic string tuner with metronome. Comes with lightweight hard case fashioned with backpack and shoulder straps.
• THE RIGHT SIZE: 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.
• GREAT VIOLIN FOR BEGINNERS & ADVANCED MUSICIANS: Ideal stringed musical instrument for any student or experienced player. The set includes all the necessities to start learning how to play.
• HANDLE WITH CARE: The violin fiddle kit, like most band & orchestra musical instruments, 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.

User questions & answers

Question:	Es el primero que se muestra con todos los accesorios o es el naranja de abajo. Precio es profesional
Answer:	Si!.. Se muestra con todos los accesorios. Una pieza 100% original y profesional. Recomiendo el Violín asi como el vendedor 100% 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Estrellas
Question:	My daughter was trying to tune her violin (she's twelve and just starting out) and the bridge fell off. Is it difficult to put back on
Answer:	If you're unsure of how to place the bridge back on, take it to a music shop and they will assist you, music and arts centers will assist you in the store, I've done plenty of those at no cost when I used to work there. There is a certain direction and placing the bridge must sit to be able to sit properly, please seek a professional for instrument care.
Question:	what bridge does this come with
Answer:	This product comes with two bridges that are made by the manufacture. No name on the bridges. I bought this product and it is an amazing deal for the quality and tone of the instrument! I suggest buying new strings, the ones that come in this set are cheap and dull sounding! Dominant Strings are suggested by this professional of 20 years!
Question:	Does the actual violin that will ship look anything like this
Answer:	hi Kyle D...no, I thought the violin would look like the picture because the wood looks rich and the violin strings looks like it would have a deep sound to it. However, if you haven't bought the violin yet..good.. I would spend a little more money on a good violin that would last you a long time..my mendini is still in the box oh and the strings on the violin are cheap..thank you for asking I hoped I help :) Deanne allen

Product features

Mendini MV500 Violin

With its deep, rich and powerful tone, the Mendini MV500 comes highly recommended by our customers and is a step-up instrument from all beginner Mendini models, making it an ideal choice for any beginning or experienced student. It possesses a superior tonal quality and exceptional ability to project, creating a strong and sensuous sound that resonates beautifully and has the potential to really sing. The MV500 displays an attractive, dark design that gives the impression of antiquity, and is designed to be reliable, lasting several years before the student will need to consider upgrading. With its beautiful quality and design, the Mendini MV500 is an excellent violin for an affordable price.

How to choose violin sizes

Violins are available in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called full size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32. Size 4/4 is the biggest and size 1/32 is the smallest. All adults, regardless of their size, use the size 4/4 violin.

To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm (when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin). Most of the teachers prefer students to use the length from the neck to the wrist for measurement instead of the neck to mid-palm approach. The violin size determined by the neck/wrist approach would be the size that is more comfortable for students to hold. The violin size determined by the neck/mid-palm approach would be the biggest size students should use. The following table lists the length of each violin size. Find your length using your preferred approach and use that to determine the size of violin to get.

If you have a teacher, you should ask for your teacher's recommendation. If you don't have a teacher, we would recommend using the neck/wrist approach for students not using full size; for students who are deciding whether to used size 3/4 or size 4/4, use the neck/mid-palm approach. This is because it is always better those students feeling comfortable holding and playing the violin. However, while deciding between size 3/4 and size 4/4, if neck/mid-palm approach allows for size 4/4, then buying a size 4/4 is more economical since you don't have to buy another bigger size violin later. This is completely based on economical consideration. You should still decide what best suits your need.

Product description

Teacher approved Cecilio CVN-300 orchestra violin is perfect for beginner to intermediate violinist. It features hand-carved solid spruce top, hand-carved maple back and sides and finished with a beautiful antique varnish and inlaid purfling. The CVN-300 violin is strung with a set of D'Addario Prelude Strings and is fitted with ebony fingerboard, pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece with nickel plated fine tuners. Violin package includes Cecilio chromatic tuner with metronome, a lesson book, a lightweight form fitting hard shell case with pockets and strap (making it convenient to carry to school or orchestra), 2 (two) Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding & soft rubber feet, quality rosin cake, and a violin bridge. Buy with confidence as it comes with a 1- year warranty against any manufacturer's defects.

• MUSIC INSTRUMENTS FOR KIDS & ADULTS: This fiddle kit is a great violin for any beginner or experienced musician, young or old. This adults and kids violin set includes all the necessities to start learning how to play
• ELEGANT DESIGN: As beautiful as most musical instruments for kids, this ebony violin has a solid wood hand-carved spruce top and beautiful antique finish with inlaid purfling. Ebony fingerboard, pegs chin rest, and tailpiece with 4 nickel-plated tuners.
• VIOLIN KIT INCLUDES: The violin is strung with D'Addario Prelude strings and has 2 bows, an extra bridge, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding, clip-on tuner, and lightweight hard case with pockets, backpack and shoulder straps.
• BASIC TECHNIQUE: The violin for kids comes in several sizes (1/2 violin, 1/3 violin, 3/4 violin & 4/4 violin). It includes a lesson book with instruction on basic techniques and how to read music as well as a companion download available online.
• HANDLE WITH CARE: The violin for kids, like most band & orchestra musical instruments, 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.

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the difference between Cecilio cvn-200 and mendini
Answer:	Si!.. Se muestra con todos los accesorios. Una pieza 100% original y profesional. Recomiendo el Violín asi como el vendedor 100% 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Estrellas
Question:	Does it come setup
Answer:	If you're unsure of how to place the bridge back on, take it to a music shop and they will assist you, music and arts centers will assist you in the store, I've done plenty of those at no cost when I used to work there. There is a certain direction and placing the bridge must sit to be able to sit properly, please seek a professional for instrument care.
Question:	The tuning pegs do not stay after adjusting, is this normal
Answer:	This product comes with two bridges that are made by the manufacture. No name on the bridges. I bought this product and it is an amazing deal for the quality and tone of the instrument! I suggest buying new strings, the ones that come in this set are cheap and dull sounding! Dominant Strings are suggested by this professional of 20 years!
Question:	does this item come with an extra set of strings
Answer:	hi Kyle D...no, I thought the violin would look like the picture because the wood looks rich and the violin strings looks like it would have a deep sound to it. However, if you haven't bought the violin yet..good.. I would spend a little more money on a good violin that would last you a long time..my mendini is still in the box oh and the strings on the violin are cheap..thank you for asking I hoped I help :) Deanne allen
Question:	Es el primero que se muestra con todos los accesorios o es el naranja de abajo. Precio es profesional
Answer:	Only one . easy to use.
Question:	My daughter was trying to tune her violin (she's twelve and just starting out) and the bridge fell off. Is it difficult to put back on
Answer:	The top button changes the pitch: ie 440 (which is standard pitch) to a faster pitch and turns the tuner off and on. The bottom button changes the instrument to be tuned: violin, viola, cello & base. Hope this helps.
Question:	what bridge does this come with
Answer:	The clip opens to 1 1/4 inch at the widest. Don't know if that's large enough for your bass.
Question:	Does the actual violin that will ship look anything like this
Answer:	It responds as quickly as any tuner meaning you can check long notes, but not short ones. However, the center markers for pitch are white with yellow ones on each side which means there's little contrast to see while you're playing. So I think it would be tough to monitor your pitch while playing.

Product features

Mendini MV500 Violin

With its deep, rich and powerful tone, the Mendini MV500 comes highly recommended by our customers and is a step-up instrument from all beginner Mendini models, making it an ideal choice for any beginning or experienced student. It possesses a superior tonal quality and exceptional ability to project, creating a strong and sensuous sound that resonates beautifully and has the potential to really sing. The MV500 displays an attractive, dark design that gives the impression of antiquity, and is designed to be reliable, lasting several years before the student will need to consider upgrading. With its beautiful quality and design, the Mendini MV500 is an excellent violin for an affordable price.

How to choose violin sizes

Violins are available in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called full size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32. Size 4/4 is the biggest and size 1/32 is the smallest. All adults, regardless of their size, use the size 4/4 violin.

To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm (when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin). Most of the teachers prefer students to use the length from the neck to the wrist for measurement instead of the neck to mid-palm approach. The violin size determined by the neck/wrist approach would be the size that is more comfortable for students to hold. The violin size determined by the neck/mid-palm approach would be the biggest size students should use. The following table lists the length of each violin size. Find your length using your preferred approach and use that to determine the size of violin to get.

If you have a teacher, you should ask for your teacher's recommendation. If you don't have a teacher, we would recommend using the neck/wrist approach for students not using full size; for students who are deciding whether to used size 3/4 or size 4/4, use the neck/mid-palm approach. This is because it is always better those students feeling comfortable holding and playing the violin. However, while deciding between size 3/4 and size 4/4, if neck/mid-palm approach allows for size 4/4, then buying a size 4/4 is more economical since you don't have to buy another bigger size violin later. This is completely based on economical consideration. You should still decide what best suits your need.

Cecilio CVN-300 Violin

One of our most popular models, the Cecilio CVN-300 is specially crafted to handle all the needs a beginning student could have. With its ebony fingerboard and fittings, beautiful antique varnish finish, and exceptional tone and resonance, the CVN-300 is an effective and capable instrument for any student who is just starting to learn the violin. Emphasizing superior clarity, remarkable responsiveness, and a pleasantly bright and warm tone for a lively yet smooth feel, the Cecilio CVN-300 provides students with a durable and reliable instrument that they can be confident will not hinder their development on the violin.

How to choose violin sizes

Violins are available in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called full size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32. Size 4/4 is the biggest and size 1/32 is the smallest. All adults, regardless of their size, use the size 4/4 violin.

To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm (when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin). Most of the teachers prefer students to use the length from the neck to the wrist for measurement instead of the neck to mid-palm approach. The violin size determined by the neck/wrist approach would be the size that is more comfortable for students to hold. The violin size determined by the neck/mid-palm approach would be the biggest size students should use. The following table lists the length of each violin size. Find your length using your preferred approach and use that to determine the size of violin to get.

If you have a teacher, you should ask for your teacher's recommendation. If you don't have a teacher, we would recommend using the neck/wrist approach for students not using full size; for students who are deciding whether to used size 3/4 or size 4/4, use the neck/mid-palm approach. This is because it is always better those students feeling comfortable holding and playing the violin. However, while deciding between size 3/4 and size 4/4, if neck/mid-palm approach allows for size 4/4, then buying a size 4/4 is more economical since you don't have to buy another bigger size violin later. This is completely based on economical consideration. You should still decide what best suits your need.

Product description

Mendini violin is completely hand-carved with a solid spruce top and maple back and sides. It is fitted with a maple fingerboard, pegs, and chin rest, and an alloy tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners. This violin includes a lightweight form fitting hard, a Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, an adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding & soft rubber feet, rosin, bridge, and an extra set of violin strings, making this package ideal for beginners.

• MUSIC INSTRUMENTS FOR KIDS & ADULTS: This fiddle kit is a great beginner violin for any student, young or old. These adults and kids violin set includes all the necessities to start learning how to play.
• ELEGANT DESIGN: As beautiful as most stringed 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 including 1/8 violin and 4/4 violin, 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: 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: The student violin, like most band & orchestra musical instruments, 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.

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the difference in sizes between 1/4 1/2 and 4/4 Am thinking of getting one, just not sure about the size
Answer:	As K. Li answered.. depends the player age. 1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 means the size or length of the violin. 1/4 is for 5-8 years. 4/4 is for adult. 2/4 3/4 is for age between them.
Question:	Hello, I am a Double Bass player in my school orchestra. I am new to the violin, and wanted to know if the bridge/strings will be placed already? Thx
Answer:	It comes ready to play however, I would spend a few more dollars and get a better violin. The quality of this instrument is not very good.
Question:	What size is for children
Answer:	late reply but maybe it might help someone else, when i was 11 or so i was given a 3/4 violin. it was a good size for me, and big enough to grow into. even at 24 i can still play the 3/4 when my 4/4 was being repaired though yes it is a bit small for me now, but i didn't want to fall out of practice. i dont really know how much smaller the 1/2 is in my hands i think that would be good for an 8 year old but you would need to upgrade to a 3/4 or 4/4 by the time they are 13-15, if they grow fast during puberty i would just pay for a 4/4 and have them grow into it.
Question:	Is this a real violin for a twelve year old starting to play or is it a toy
Answer:	I think it would be great for a twelve year old to play because even though it didn't work for me it would never work as a toy toy you can play around with but with this violin I think it's great for a twelve year old I mean my sister plays that same one and she is only 11.

Product features

Mendini MV300 Violin

The Mendini MV300 violin has an impressive quality for the price, and is a remarkably affordable option for students who have never played the violin before and want to try it out for the first time. The MV300 produces a warm and clear sound that is simple and easy to work with, and comes with an outfit that provides students with everything they will need to get started. Both of our Mendini MV200 and Mendini MV300 violins have the same specifications and quality, but they differ in the type of finish used and the character of sound each one produces. The MV300 has a mellow and warm tone with a soft satin varnish finish to match, and the MV200 has a bright and vibrant tone and finish.

How to choose violin sizes

Violins are available in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called full size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32. Size 4/4 is the biggest and size 1/32 is the smallest. All adults, regardless of their size, use the size 4/4 violin.

To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm (when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin). Most of the teachers prefer students to use the length from the neck to the wrist for measurement instead of the neck to mid-palm approach. The violin size determined by the neck/wrist approach would be the size that is more comfortable for students to hold. The violin size determined by the neck/mid-palm approach would be the biggest size students should use. The following table lists the length of each violin size. Find your length using your preferred approach and use that to determine the size of violin to get.

If you have a teacher, you should ask for your teacher's recommendation. If you don't have a teacher, we would recommend using the neck/wrist approach for students not using full size; for students who are deciding whether to used size 3/4 or size 4/4, use the neck/mid-palm approach. This is because it is always better those students feeling comfortable holding and playing the violin. However, while deciding between size 3/4 and size 4/4, if neck/mid-palm approach allows for size 4/4, then buying a size 4/4 is more economical since you don't have to buy another bigger size violin later. This is completely based on economical consideration. You should still decide what best suits your need.

Product description

With its lively design and fiery colors, the Mendini MV400 violin has a bright and vibrant tone that produces a crisp and energetic sound. It is exceptionally clear and responsive, making the MV400 easy to handle and easy to play. In addition to its upbeat tone and design, the MV400 comes with smooth ebony pegs, fingerboard, and chinrest to ensure that the violinist will have a pleasant and lasting playing experience. The Mendini MV400 outfit includes all the necessities a beginning student will need to get started, making it a perfect and affordable option for any student who wants to try the violin for the first time.

• 4/4 (Full Size) violin, hand-carved solid wood spruce top, Hand-carved solid wood maple back & sides
• Beautiful inlaid purfling & varnish finish, Ebony fingerboard, chin rest and pegs, alloy tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners
• Includes: Cecilio chromatic tuner, Lesson book
• Includes: Lightweight form fitting hard case with pockets, backpack straps and shoulder straps, two Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine horsehair, extra set of violin strings, two violin bridges, a quality rosin, an adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding & soft rubber feet
• 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects

User questions & answers

Question:	Whats the difference between mv400 and the cvn
Answer:	CVN-300 has better wood quality than MV400. The CVN-300 has a bright and vibrant tone that produces a clear and crisp sound.
Question:	Are the bows prerosined? I want to use one as a practice bow
Answer:	No. They are not prerosined--but it does come with the rosin for you to do yourself.
Question:	Do you ship to the Philippines
Answer:	We are sorry to tell you that we do not ship to Philippines.
Question:	Does this violin come assembled
Answer:	I am a luthier and my wife is a violin teacher. One of her students brought me this exact violin (MV400) to have set up work done. Here is a list of what needed to be done: Refit the bridge feet, thin bridge blank, carve out excess wood from bridge, lower bridge arch for proper string heights, fit pegs and re-drill peg holes, lower and reprofile nut and re-slot string grooves, new tailpiece (cheap tailpiece only lasted 2 weeks before fine tuners seized up), new strings (cheap strings sounded truly awful, and started fraying after 2 weeks), remove excess varnish from neck/ fingerboard joint and smooth, and finally a new soundpost. The fingerboard was adequate, and I left it alone. The instrument itself is not terrible, and the pegs and fingerboard were of reasonable quality, but the tailpiece and string quality and very inadequate setup will have you spending an additional $200-$300 and I haven't even mentioned the awful bow, crummy shoulder rest, and crummy rosin. The instrument sounds reasonably good now after all the work, though at the end of the day, you still have a $100 violin. You really get what you pay for.

Product description

Teacher approved Cecilio CVN-200 violin is perfect for the student musicians. It features hand-carved solid spruce top, hand-carved maple back and sides and finished with a beautiful natural varnish and inlaid purfling. The CVN-200 violin is strung with a set of D'Addario Prelude Strings and is fitted with maple fingerboard, boxwood pegs and chinrest, and with an alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners. Violin package includes Cecilio chromatic tuner with metronome, a lesson book, a lightweight form fitting hard shell case with pockets and strap (making it convenient to carry to school or orchestra), 2 (two) Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, quality rosin cake, adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding & soft rubber feet, and a violin bridge. Buy with confidence as it comes with a 1- year warranty against any manufacturer's defects.

• Size 1/2 violin with solid spruce wood top, maple back, neck and sides with inlaid purfling in natural varnish
• Maple fingerboard, boxwood pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece with 4 detachable nickel plated fine tuners
• Strung with D'Addario Prelude Strings
• Includes: Cecilio chromatic tuner, lesson book, lightweight hard case, 2 x Brazilwood bows with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, quality rosin cake, adjustable shoulder rest, and an extra bridge
• 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects

User questions & answers

Question:	does it have backpack straps
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Question:	Is the delivery timely
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Question:	is the bridge attached
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Question:	Why are there batteries included
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Product features

Cecilio CVN-200 Violin

The Cecilio CVN-200 has a bright and warm tone that sounds spirited and clear, perfect for any student who is just starting to learn the violin. It has a beautiful overall quality and works remarkably well in any groups or orchestras that a beginning student might choose to play in. In addition to its warmer tone, the CVN-200 possesses superior clarity and smoothness, making it easy to use and pleasing to listen to. The Cecilio CVN-200 is exceptionally durable and will allow any student the opportunity to learn the basics and find out what they really want out of their violin.

How to choose violin sizes

Violins are available in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called full size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32. Size 4/4 is the biggest and size 1/32 is the smallest. All adults, regardless of their size, use the size 4/4 violin.

To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm (when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin). Most of the teachers prefer students to use the length from the neck to the wrist for measurement instead of the neck to mid-palm approach. The violin size determined by the neck/wrist approach would be the size that is more comfortable for students to hold. The violin size determined by the neck/mid-palm approach would be the biggest size students should use. The following table lists the length of each violin size. Find your length using your preferred approach and use that to determine the size of violin to get.

If you have a teacher, you should ask for your teacher's recommendation. If you don't have a teacher, we would recommend using the neck/wrist approach for students not using full size; for students who are deciding whether to used size 3/4 or size 4/4, use the neck/mid-palm approach. This is because it is always better those students feeling comfortable holding and playing the violin. However, while deciding between size 3/4 and size 4/4, if neck/mid-palm approach allows for size 4/4, then buying a size 4/4 is more economical since you don't have to buy another bigger size violin later. This is completely based on economical consideration. You should still decide what best suits your need.

Product description

Cecilio"s CVN-EA violin is perfect for any beginner or student violinist. It features hand-carved solid spruce top, hand-carved maple back and sides finished with beautiful antique finishes with inlaid purfling. This violin is fitted with ebony fingerboard, pegs, chin rest, and tailpiece with 4 detachable nickel plated fine tuners. Violin accessories include a Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, a deluxe lightweight form fitting oblong case, quality rosin cake, violin bridge and an adjustable shoulder rest with rubber feet. The deluxe oblong case features high quality velvet interior, padded neck restraint , hygrometer (to measure humidity), compartment for accessories, adjustable shoulder straps and a velvet blanket.

• 4/4 (Full Size) Solid hand carved spruce top with hand-carved solid maple back & sides,
• Beautiful inlaid purfing (not painted), Beautiful varnish antique finish
• Ebony fingerboard, chin rest and pegs, and tailpiece with 4 nickel plated fine tuners
• Includes: Deluxe Oblong Hard Case, a Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, an Adjustable Shoulder Rest with Rubber Feet, a Bridge, and a High quality rosin
• 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this size for an adult? I don't know much about violins but want to purchase one for my daughter, who is an adult
Answer:	You just need to select the correct size when ordering, as there are various size options (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 4/4). 4/4 is a full sized violin, so that is likely the size that your daughter needs if she is an adult. My 10 year old plays a 3/4, and will likely need a 4/4 within 2-3 years.
Question:	I have had some bad luck with tuning keys, wearing out and flopping about after a few times tuning it, is this model relibale
Answer:	I have had mine two years with no tuning peg problems. When I tune with the Pegs I push inward strongly. But I rarely need to use the pegs , mostly use the fine tuning screws.
Question:	Is this an intermediate violin
Answer:	My wife says yes and that she feels it is a great violin but that it would need a better bow.
Question:	Is the bridge already on the violin
Answer:	Mine was. And the strings, which are all that's holding the bridge in place, were tensioned and (approximately) in tune.

Product features

Cecilio CVN-EA Violins

Cecilio CVN-EA violin is one of the most affordable violins with exceptional quality. They have crafted this model for any beginner or student violinist. It features hand-carved solid spruce top, hand-carved maple back and sides finished with beautiful antique finishes: varnish for a more richer and vibrant sound and satin for a more mellow and warmer sound. This violin is fitted with ebony fingerboard, pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece with 4 detachable nickel plated fine tuners.

How to choose violin sizes

Violins are available in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called full size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32. Size 4/4 is the biggest and size 1/32 is the smallest. All adults, regardless of their size, use the size 4/4 violin.

To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm (when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin). Most of the teachers prefer students to use the length from the neck to the wrist for measurement instead of the neck to mid-palm approach. The violin size determined by the neck/wrist approach would be the size that is more comfortable for students to hold. The violin size determined by the neck/mid-palm approach would be the biggest size students should use. The following table lists the length of each violin size. Find your length using your preferred approach and use that to determine the size of violin to get.

If you have a teacher, you should ask for your teacher's recommendation. If you don't have a teacher, we would recommend using the neck/wrist approach for students not using full size; for students who are deciding whether to used size 3/4 or size 4/4, use the neck/mid-palm approach. This is because it is always better those students feeling comfortable holding and playing the violin. However, while deciding between size 3/4 and size 4/4, if neck/mid-palm approach allows for size 4/4, then buying a size 4/4 is more economical since you don't have to buy another bigger size violin later. This is completely based on economical consideration. You should still decide what best suits your need.

Deluxe Oblong Case

This oblong case is a solid and lightweight hard-shell construction case that features black canvas exterior with quality ivory velvet interior and blanket. It can hold full length sheet music in the zippered pocket, includes compartment for shoulder strap and accessories and store up to two bows. This case is includes a hygrometer that measures humidity, velcro neck straps & padded neck restraint to secure the violin.

Brazilwood Bow

Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair.

High Quality Rosin

It's important to apply rosin before you begin playing your violin. Without rosin, you will not be able to make a sound. On brand new bows, you need to rub the rosin for at least 15 minutes on the hairs of the bow. The rosin makes the hairs on the bow sticky allowing them to grip the string and produce a good tone.

Shoulder Rest

Adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding and soft rubber feet.

Product description

With its lively design and fiery colors, the Mendini MV400 violin has a bright and vibrant tone that produces a crisp and energetic sound. It is exceptionally clear and responsive, making the MV400 easy to handle and easy to play. In addition to its upbeat tone and design, the MV400 comes with smooth ebony pegs, fingerboard, and chinrest to ensure that the violinist will have a pleasant and lasting playing experience. The Mendini MV400 outfit includes all the necessities a beginning student will need to get started, making it a perfect and affordable option for any student who wants to try the violin for the first time.

• 3/4 violin, hand-carved solid wood spruce top, Hand-carved solid wood maple back & sides
• Beautiful inlaid purfling & varnish finish
• Ebony fingerboard, chin rest and pegs, alloy tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners
• Includes: Lightweight form fitting hard case with pockets, backpack straps and shoulder straps, two Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine horsehair, extra set of violin strings, two violin bridges, a quality rosin, an adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding & soft rubber feet
• 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects

User questions & answers

Question:	Where is this violin made
Answer:	I looked on the Cecilio site and they only inform you that they are hand made and tested in "overseas factories and then re-inspect them at... Los Angeles distribution center." So It could be China, but for all we know it could be Italy.
Question:	Does this violin come assembled
Answer:	I am a luthier and my wife is a violin teacher. One of her students brought me this exact violin (MV400) to have set up work done. Here is a list of what needed to be done: Refit the bridge feet, thin bridge blank, carve out excess wood from bridge, lower bridge arch for proper string heights, fit pegs and re-drill peg holes, lower and reprofile nut and re-slot string grooves, new tailpiece (cheap tailpiece only lasted 2 weeks before fine tuners seized up), new strings (cheap strings sounded truly awful, and started fraying after 2 weeks), remove excess varnish from neck/ fingerboard joint and smooth, and finally a new soundpost. The fingerboard was adequate, and I left it alone. The instrument itself is not terrible, and the pegs and fingerboard were of reasonable quality, but the tailpiece and string quality and very inadequate setup will have you spending an additional $200-$300 and I haven't even mentioned the awful bow, crummy shoulder rest, and crummy rosin. The instrument sounds reasonably good now after all the work, though at the end of the day, you still have a $100 violin. You really get what you pay for.
Question:	I am looking at buying this for my Son who would like to learn to play the violin. Does it matter that he is left handed
Answer:	You could have it set up to be played left handed. A good luthier can do this. basically the nut and bridge are going to be set up where the G-D-A-E will be E-A-D-G. like a mirror image. YES there have been a few bluegrass players that play left handed fiddle. Bob Wills even had a left handed fiddle player. Katrina Pearcec is a left handed fiddle player and she plays bluegrass music. So the answer to your question is. It does not matter if he is left handed. Just have the instrument set up to be played left handed.
Question:	Where is the Mendini 4/4 MV400 made
Answer:	It does not say in the Violin-it only says Cecilio Mendini. I would call Cecilio directly and ask them: 877-232-4546

Product features

Mendini MV400 Violin

With its lively design and fiery colors, the Mendini MV400 violin has a bright and vibrant tone that produces a crisp and energetic sound. It is exceptionally clear and responsive, making the MV400 easy to handle and easy to play. In addition to its upbeat tone and design, the MV400 comes with smooth ebony pegs, fingerboard, and chinrest to ensure that the violinist will have a pleasant and lasting playing experience. The Mendini MV400 outfit includes all the necessities a beginning student will need to get started, making it a perfect and affordable option for any student who wants to try the violin for the first time.

How to choose violin sizes

Violins are available in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called full size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32. Size 4/4 is the biggest and size 1/32 is the smallest. All adults, regardless of their size, use the size 4/4 violin.

To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm (when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin). Most of the teachers prefer students to use the length from the neck to the wrist for measurement instead of the neck to mid-palm approach. The violin size determined by the neck/wrist approach would be the size that is more comfortable for students to hold. The violin size determined by the neck/mid-palm approach would be the biggest size students should use. The following table lists the length of each violin size. Find your length using your preferred approach and use that to determine the size of violin to get.

If you have a teacher, you should ask for your teacher's recommendation. If you don't have a teacher, we would recommend using the neck/wrist approach for students not using full size; for students who are deciding whether to used size 3/4 or size 4/4, use the neck/mid-palm approach. This is because it is always better those students feeling comfortable holding and playing the violin. However, while deciding between size 3/4 and size 4/4, if neck/mid-palm approach allows for size 4/4, then buying a size 4/4 is more economical since you don't have to buy another bigger size violin later. This is completely based on economical consideration. You should still decide what best suits your need.

Product description

Mendini violin is completely hand-carved with a solid spruce top and maple back and sides. It is fitted with a maple fingerboard, pegs, and chin rest, and an alloy tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners. This violin includes a lightweight form fitting hard, a Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, an adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding & soft rubber feet, rosin, bridge, and an extra set of violin strings, making this package ideal for beginner. Customer Service: Toll Free: 877-232-4545 International: 909-581-6190

• Size 3/4 satin antique violin
• Hand-carved solid spruce top with maple back & sides
• Maple fingerboard, pegs, and chin rest with an alloy tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners
• Includes: lightweight hard case, a Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, rosin, adjustable shoulder rest, two bridges, and an extra set of strings
• 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects, Please find USER Manual and Customer Service Number in Product Description.

User questions & answers

Question:	It's wood pegs
Answer:	They are all solid wood pegs.
Question:	Tiene clavijas de madera
Answer:	This violin came with solid wood pegs. We have the pegs available for purchase. Please contact us at 877-262-8880 M-F 8:30am-5:30pm pst for further assistant.
Question:	Does the bow really touch the wood
Answer:	I don't understand your question. Do you mean the horsehair part of the bow touch the wood part of the bow? Only if the bow is not tightened. If you mean does the bow touch the wood on the top of the violin, then no. Hope this helps.
Question:	Would it be good for a beginner
Answer:	I bought a 1/16 for my grandaughter's 1st bday. Her mom is a former championship fiddler and is very pleased with it for a beginner.

Product features

Mendini MV300 Violin

The Mendini MV300 violin has an impressive quality for the price, and is a remarkably affordable option for students who have never played the violin before and want to try it out for the first time. The MV300 produces a warm and clear sound that is simple and easy to work with, and comes with an outfit that provides students with everything they will need to get started. Both of our Mendini MV200 and Mendini MV300 violins have the same specifications and quality, but they differ in the type of finish used and the character of sound each one produces. The MV300 has a mellow and warm tone with a soft satin varnish finish to match, and the MV200 has a bright and vibrant tone and finish.

How to choose violin sizes

Violins are available in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called full size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32. Size 4/4 is the biggest and size 1/32 is the smallest. All adults, regardless of their size, use the size 4/4 violin.

To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm (when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin). Most of the teachers prefer students to use the length from the neck to the wrist for measurement instead of the neck to mid-palm approach. The violin size determined by the neck/wrist approach would be the size that is more comfortable for students to hold. The violin size determined by the neck/mid-palm approach would be the biggest size students should use. The following table lists the length of each violin size. Find your length using your preferred approach and use that to determine the size of violin to get.

If you have a teacher, you should ask for your teacher's recommendation. If you don't have a teacher, we would recommend using the neck/wrist approach for students not using full size; for students who are deciding whether to used size 3/4 or size 4/4, use the neck/mid-palm approach. This is because it is always better those students feeling comfortable holding and playing the violin. However, while deciding between size 3/4 and size 4/4, if neck/mid-palm approach allows for size 4/4, then buying a size 4/4 is more economical since you don't have to buy another bigger size violin later. This is completely based on economical consideration. You should still decide what best suits your need.

Product description

Mendini by Cecilio MV-Purple solid wood violin package is perfect for students and beginners. Every violin is inspected by technicians at Cecilio's distribution center in the United States to ensure that their high quality standards are met.

• ELEGANT DESIGN: As beautiful as most stringed musical instruments, this purple violin has a hand-carved spruce top with maple back and sides. A finish of metallic purple varnish, maple fingerboard, chin rest and an alloy tailpiece with 4 fine tuner.
• 4/4 VIOLIN LEARNING KIT INCLUDES: 1 bow, extra set of violin strings, 2 violin bridges, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding and soft rubber feet, clip-on tuner, and lightweight hard case with pockets, backpack and shoulder straps.
• BASIC TECHNIQUE: Set includes a Violin First Lesson book with instruction on basic techniques and lessons on how to read music. Also, a companion download (available online) has exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment.
• GREAT VIOLIN FOR BEGINNERS: This fiddle kit is a great beginner violin for any student who has dreams of playing music. These stringed musical instruments include all the necessities to start playing while remaining an economical investment.
• HANDLE WITH CARE: The violin for kids, like most band & orchestra musical instruments, 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.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with the accesories in the picture
Answer:	Everything that is in the picture comes in the case.
Question:	If my daughter is 10, what size should I get
Answer:	To find out the correct size your daughter need, you will have to measure her arm length from neck to mid-palm with her arm is fully extended and raised perpendicular to her body, just like holding a violin. Here's the chart for the Arm length vs the sizes:23" => 4/422" => 3/420" => 1/218 1/2" => 1/416 1/2" => 1/815" => 1/1014" => 1/1613" = > 1/32
Question:	Would this 1/4 fit a small 7 year old
Answer:	5 -7 yrs about 18"arm span 1/47-9yrs about 20"arm span 1/2
Question:	Can this be used as a fiddle
Answer:	The bridge is the difference. A fiddle is a violin with a flatter bridge and a violin with a rounded bridge is played in the classic style and just called violin. Fiddle, as some mentioned is related to folk, country western, zydeco, bluegrass, folksy types of music. This is because the flatter bridge allows one to play chords more easily by making it easier to bow two or more strings at once. Whereas a standard violin with rounded bridge is easier to bow single notes as one would in an orchestral setting.

Product description

Cecilio CVNAE acoustic/electric violins are perfect for beginner or student violinist. It features hand-carved solid spruce top, hand-carved maple back and sides. This violin is fitted with ebony fingerboard, pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece with nickel plated fine tuners. Violin package includes a lightweight form fitting hard shell case with pockets and strap (making it convenient to carry to school or orchestra), Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding & soft rubber feet, quality rosin cake, and a violin bridge.

• 4/4 (Full Size) Acoustic & Electric Violin
• Hand-carved solid spruce top, solid maple back & sides with volume and tone control
• Ebony pegs, chin rest and fingerboard, tailpiece with 4 nickel plated fine tuners
• Includes: Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, Lightweight foam fitting hard case, Adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding with soft rubber feet, Violin bridge, High quality rosin, and an AUX cable
• 1 year warranty against manufacturer's defects

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this violin play with earphone? Does it include the fine adjustment on the strings
Answer:	I have a small kong for a small dog. I inserted the milk bone into the kong and it did not fall out. It only took my dog, a Shitzu-French Poodle mix, about 3 minutes to get the treat out.
Question:	Is this violin can play without electric too? can it play a regular violin
Answer:	Distributed by does not mean 'Made in the USA.' They are distributed by Del Monte, but nowhere on the box does it say where the treats are currently baked, where the origins of the ingredients come from, etc. When in doubt, they're likely Made in China. Taken from the back of the box, "We made our first biscuit over a century ago in a little bakery on the Lower East Side of New York City. We still use the same high quality and wholesome ingredients to make the original bone-shaped dog treat." This wording is deceiving if you only read this statement once. Sure they WERE made in NYC more than 100 years ago, but do you think they are doing that now? I found no website (except for the unreliable Wikipedia) stating that Milkbones are made in the US. Can someone prove otherwise?
Question:	How would you plug this in for headphones? I don't want to disturb my housemates
Answer:	Yes these expire but i takes more than a year the ones i got, Well they are all ready gone my dog love them
Question:	Does this violin kill demons
Answer:	These are made for dogs. I don't think a human would want to eat them or like them.

Product features

Cecilio Acoustic/Electric Violin

One of our most popular models, the Cecilio CVN-300 is available as an acoustic/electric violin. It specially crafted to handle all the needs a beginning student could have. With its ebony fingerboard and fittings, beautiful antique varnish finish, and exceptional tone and resonance, the CVNAE violin is an effective and capable instrument for any student who is just starting to learn the violin. Emphasizing superior clarity, remarkable responsiveness, and a pleasantly bright and warm tone for a lively yet smooth feel, the Cecilio CVNAE provides students with a durable and reliable instrument that they can be confident will not hinder their development on the violin.Whether you're practicing, recording in studio or performing on stage, the Cecilio acoustic/electric violin offers excellent functionality and style. It provides violinists of all levels with the ability to practice confidently without disturbing others.

How to choose violin sizes

Violins are available in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called full size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32. Size 4/4 is the biggest and size 1/32 is the smallest. All adults, regardless of their size, use the size 4/4 violin.

To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm (when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin). Most of the teachers prefer students to use the length from the neck to the wrist for measurement instead of the neck to mid-palm approach. The violin size determined by the neck/wrist approach would be the size that is more comfortable for students to hold. The violin size determined by the neck/mid-palm approach would be the biggest size students should use. The following table lists the length of each violin size. Find your length using your preferred approach and use that to determine the size of violin to get.

If you have a teacher, you should ask for your teacher's recommendation. If you don't have a teacher, we would recommend using the neck/wrist approach for students not using full size; for students who are deciding whether to used size 3/4 or size 4/4, use the neck/mid-palm approach. This is because it is always better those students feeling comfortable holding and playing the violin. However, while deciding between size 3/4 and size 4/4, if neck/mid-palm approach allows for size 4/4, then buying a size 4/4 is more economical since you don't have to buy another bigger size violin later. This is completely based on economical consideration. You should still decide what best suits your need.

Hard case

Cecilio violins are ship inside a deluxe plush-lined nylon covered lightweight hard case with pockets and strap (making it convenient to carry to school or orchestra).

Brazilwood Bow

Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair.

High Quality Rosin & Shoulder Rest

Adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding and soft rubber feet, violin bridge, high quality rosin and aux cable.

Product description

Whether you're practicing, recording in studio or performing on stage, the Cecilio electric violin outfit offers excellent functionality and style. It provides violinists of all levels with the ability to practice confidently without disturbing others. The outfit features a 1/8" output jack that allows you to connect to most guitar amps or PA systems (1/4" to 1/8" cable included), volume control that allow you to choose the ambience you want, headphone jack for practice and a line-in jack for practice with a background track. This violin package includes a well-padded lightweight hard case, a bow, rosin, bridge, pickup, aux cable, and headphones. Great for Student, Intermediate and Professional Violinist.

• Size 4/4, style 2 electric / silent violin in metallic black varnish (full size)
• Hand-carved solid maple wood body with ebony fingerboard, pegs, chin rest and tailpiece with 4 detachable nickel plated fine tuners
• Powered by a 9V Alkaline battery (included)
• Includes: lightweight hard case, Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, quality rosin cake, a bridge, aux cable, and headphones
• 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects

User questions & answers

Question:	can you plug it into a amp because the images do not show a jack
Answer:	Yes. There are 3 sockets on the back of violin. One is "Line out" (for amp). One is "Mic" and one is "Phones". The Included cord for the amp is a little over 9 feet and is decent quality. There is no static backround noise and my violin comes in clear. *In the stock photo the amp cable is to the right of the headphones.
Question:	How can I plug it to my laptop? There is a chord but it doesn't fit the computer outlet
Answer:	It has a quarter inch plug, look for either an A to D connector, or (more easily a rocksmith cable) a USB interface. Electric instruments are almost all the same you'll never have the same sound as an acoustic. But it will give you a unique and interesting sound. Especially at this price point.
Question:	how quiet is it? I would be practicing during my toddlers nap time and need it to be very very quiet/silent with out an amp or head phones
Answer:	I get about 81 dB playing open strings. It’s not so quiet.
Question:	Does the kit come with strings attached or must you string them yourself
Answer:	The strings come attached. In fact, as soon as my violin came in, I took it to my local music store (who strung my acoustic violin) to have him check it out to see if the violin and strings are of good quality. He thought is was decent quality. I couldn't be happier with it, especially for the price. When you first get it, you will have to re-tune the strings every 10 minutes or so while you are playing, but after about a week of re-tuning (and it does need tuning less frequently with time) you are good to go. It doesn't hold a tune as well as my acoustic...I tune it before I begin playing usually, but it does hold well and the sound is fantastic. You can play it through an amp or into headphones and I think the sound quality is awesome. Hope this helps. :)

Product description

Jade L'Opera rosin for Violin, viola and cello. Comes with a protective cloth wrap and it stored in a plastic container. Rosin is 1.5" x .5"

• For Violin, Viola and Cello
• A smooth yet firm grip
• Dust-free adhesion
• Will not scratch fine varnishes
• Comes in a protective velvet cloth wrap

User questions & answers

Question:	its good for synthetic strings
Answer:	This rosin is good for all kind of strings. Including synthetic.
Question:	How does the jade l'opera rosin compare to the dark d'addario kaplan artcraft rosin
Answer:	To answer my own question... after having used both rosins I personally prefer the Jade. They are both good rosins, but the Jade seems less dusty and provides smoother flow of the bow without being excessively sticky. Personal opinions may vary on this, but having used both, the Jade seems to work a bit better overall. Some folks have tried to use a combination of both. I have experimented with this and found it to work well... a little bit of Kaplan, a little bit of Jade.
Question:	Will this turn my bow green
Answer:	Someone here has mentioned this, but I've been using this for almost a year and the bow hair is not visibly green at all. It goes on white like any other rosin.
Question:	Do you need to use something sharp to break the surface before using it for the first time
Answer:	No you don't. Using a sharp object on rosin will cause it to break into pieces and shorten its lifespan. What you do is simply apply the rosin to your bow hair. I find a few full bow strokes over the surface of the rosin is all that is necessary. This particular rosin is Jade green, and over time your bow hair will turn green. Use a washcloth to remove excess rosin from your strings where the bow comes in contact with them. Pinch each string gently with the washcloth between your fingers, and gently clean your strings one at a time. A washcloth can also be used to remove fingerprints from the body of your cello.