Is this a good violin?

Question

i'm going to be a beginner violinist, but i don't want a beginner violin, i want the REAL DEAL, so i can keep it later on and practice with it. so is this a good violin to use.

http://store.musicbasics.com/vln-600.html

and i'm not going to get a chinese violin, i've heard their tone isn't all that great.

so are there any other violins that you may recommend me getting?

i'd very much enjoy $1000 and below.

Answer 1

I would HIGHLY recommend going into a shop to try out violins, rather than ordering one online. Each violin has a unique tone that makes it different from others. For instance, mine has a rich, dark, mellow tone, while my brother's violin contrasts mine with its bright, crisp sound. The perfect violin for you may not be the perfect violin for someone else- so I think you'd be better off getting to play test the violins or have someone play test them for you to see which violin you like the best.

And if not, try ordering one from Shar Music. They also have trial programs, where you can request certain violins shipped to your home for you to test them. They even have an online "survey" that helps you pick the right instrument for you. Their violins are generally very nice and won't be a disappointment.

http://sharmusic.com/violins_beg_body.as...

http://sharmusic.com/violins_int_body.as...

Answer 2

I don't agree that Chinese violins don't have a good tone.  That was true once, but nowadays, many of the good violins are coming from China, often from luthier shops supervised by European makers.

The HC602 was recommended by Strings magazine:

http://beststudentviolins.com/Profession...

Answer 3

I suggest that you get an Eastman model 305 or similar violin. Eastman violins are relatively inexpensive, and have an okay tone.

Who said chinese violins don't have good tone? You could try getting a snow violin but they're a bit over $1000.

If you really want the REAL DEAL, be prepared to spend $2000 and above. Try a Karl Mueller violin or Rudolf Doetsch.

Answer 4

I would not recommend buying violins online. In fact, that's basically the worst way to buy a violin. With violins, the price is what you get. I've been playing violin for 7 years and I have a $5,000 violin. It's pricey for my level, but I plan to use it throughout high school and college. I would recommend going to a local violin shop (google this: "your city's name" "your state's name" violin shop) and you should be able to find a nice violin. The employee there should be able to help you find a nice bow and some good rosin. Good luck =]

Answer 5

That violin it's quite good,but u could check out at Ebay too...there's more choices,but i recommend u to go violin shop and play the violin listen to the tone see if u like it or not,every violin tone are very different!

Answer 6

Wooden stringed instruments are all unique regarding sound. If you know how to play already, you'll have less hesitation about choosing where it was built or who built it. If you don't know how to play, at least a little, better start with the beginner's instrument. If it's meant to be, you'll make the 'el cheapo' instrument sound almost as good as the 'high dollar' instrument.