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Our Top Choice
Kennedy Violins Carpini G2 Violin Outfit
Kennedy Violins offer quality string instruments at affordable prices. Professional luthier staff at Kennedy Violins completely assembles each instrument, ensuring their quality.
It’s very well-crafted, looks and feels great, plays beautifully, comes with a good quality case and accessories, and is backed by an awesome customer service.
There may be a few small flaws in the wood, that don’t affect the sound.
Available in 3 Sizes
11.5 pounds
Spruce and maple tone woods
Hand-rubbed, oil-based finish
Giuliani Brazilwood
Best Value
Cecilio CVN-300 Solidwood Fitted Violin
Cecilio has consistently been at the fore of inspiring musical talent with its string instruments which offer quality and value, helping build and nourish young talents.
It looks great and sounds great, is lightweight, comfortable to play, and holds its tuning well. The included tuner is a great addition.
There are some complaints about the quality of the shoulder rest and bow.
Available in 4 Sizes
5 pounds
Solid spruce and maple
Antique varnish finish
Brazilwood Bow
D Z Strad Maestro Stradi Violin
D Z Strad is a manufacturer of string instruments of the best quality, handmade by award-winning luthiers and graduated to deliver a very refined yet powerful tone.
It’s a beautiful instrument with a great sound and tone quality. The included accessories are also top-quality.
It could be considered pricey.
Available in 6 Sizes
5 pounds
European tonewoods
Hand oil-varnished
Pernambuco/Carbon Fiber Bow
Yamaha Model 5 Violin Outfit
Yamaha is all about sharing passion and performance. It offers instruments that enable people the world over to create excitement and cultural inspiration irrespective of their location.
It has impeccable workmanship, a sweet and mellow sound, and a beautiful presentation.
Some consider it expensive for a student instrument.
4/4
6.6 pounds
Solid spruce and maple
Fully hand brushed oil varnish
Brazilian Wood
Stentor Student 1500 Violin
Stentor believes that every child should be given an opportunity to play a musical instrument that’s easily playable and offers responsive sound. This is what it’s now doing.
It’s a superior instrument for the student, has a great look and good sound, comes with everything you need to start playing, and makes playing easy.
Included strings and rosin may need upgrading to improve the playability of the instrument.
4/4
4.4 pounds
Solid spruce and maple
Polished warm brown laquer finish
Octagonal Wood Horsehair Bow