full size violin 53 shipped

[bigrash]

hmmm..i always wanted to learn how to play the violin. maybe i should get this so that i can start learning

 

[jalaram]

Originally posted by: bigrash
hmmm..i always wanted to learn how to play the violin. maybe i should get this so that i can start learning

That's exactly the point of inexpensive/cheap instruments. It's to get one started learning it. If you enjoy playing and are picking it up pretty well, then you can go splurge on something that sounds better. However, if it starts gathering dust, you'll feel better knowing you only lost $53 on it.

Nice deal.

 

[huesmann]

Originally posted by: Triumph
Probably worth it for the case alone.

Yeah, I was lookin' for something to carry my submachine guns around in.

 

[lsman]

you need also for starter
shoulder rest,
Rosin,
tuner,
music notes stand
may be a teacher.. (the most $$ one)

 

[esun]

Although it may be good for someone who has never played before, I don't think even a beginner should go this low. It'll most likely make you dislike the instrument more than like it. A crappy violin that sounds bad, plays bad, etc. will not be fun to play. Not saying you have to spend $1000+ on a violin, but a couple hundred isn't a bad investment. Of course, for someone looking literally to just pick up a violin this is good, but anyone considering actually playing would probably better spend their money on something better.

 

[funboy6942]

Originally posted by: Balthazar
Thanks OP, lot of people in here griping about how this probably sucks, yadda yadda yadda, whatever, I ordered one because, for me, $1,200 hand blown, I mean, carved, violins ARE not the way to start learning. For all I know I will start it and then HATE the very concept of violins, now instead of a $1,200 bragging piece I have a $50 bit of kindling should I go that route.

Thanks again OP! Just the impetus I needed to finally stop saying "wouldn't it be nice to...."

Not thread crapping but food for thought. Cheap Violins, Gutars, etc that are very cheaply made are hard to keep in tune. Not so great for a beginer that has to constatly tune it or doesnt know how to and has to keep bringing it in to have it re-tuned. May make a beginer not have as much fun as they should. Also be leary that the necks might easily warp or twist and then there will be no more correct tuning no matter what you try to do.

Just food for thought. Spend the few bucks more if your buying for a beginer and get one that will saty together, not warp, and stay in tune for awhile. IT WILL make the learing more fun.

 

[Vegito]

check ebay.. some of them are at 99 cent with 35 dollar shipping... pretty low quality but still.. they're cheaper on ebay

 

[villageidiot111]

You get what you pay for.

I would never buy a musical instrument for less than $150, just because below that the quality is just terrible. I knew a guy who bought a $75 "pro" clarinet off of ebay, and it was the worst $75 he ever spent. It made for a good bonfire though.

 

[Zendeath]

Originally posted by: villageidiot111
You get what you pay for.

I would never buy a musical instrument for less than $150, just because below that the quality is just terrible. I knew a guy who bought a $75 "pro" clarinet off of ebay, and it was the worst $75 he ever spent. It made for a good bonfire though.

LOL, I believe clarinets are made out of metal and I would think they don't burn very well.

 

[esoteric0]

Originally posted by: Zendeath

LOL, I believe clarinets are made out of metal and I would think they don't burn very well.

um, no.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I'm impressed that it has fine tuners installed...if you look near the bridge you can see them in the picture. This is proof to me that the initial price of $149 on Amazon's site was at least competitive with other beginner models. Cheap ones don't have fine tuners installed...

This is a very hot deal simply because you're saving about $75 off the initial price for a great beginner violin.

 

[jalaram]

Originally posted by: Zendeath

Originally posted by: villageidiot111
You get what you pay for.

I would never buy a musical instrument for less than $150, just because below that the quality is just terrible. I knew a guy who bought a $75 "pro" clarinet off of ebay, and it was the worst $75 he ever spent. It made for a good bonfire though.

LOL, I believe clarinets are made out of metal and I would think they don't burn very well.

Are you thinking of a flute?

 

[IAteYourMother]

meh... a lot AT knows about the fine arts...

Yeah... if I was a beginner, I would definitely rent a better violin than this

 

[morkus64]

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother
meh... a lot AT knows about the fine arts...

Yeah... if I was a beginner, I would definitely rent a better violin than this

iu come across a lot of people who are excited about the "deal" they got on their craptastic brand drum set... no, you did not get a deal. It's worth the 4 cents you paid. Just like my yamahas are worth the thousand I paid.

 

[SRGilbert]

Metal clarinets went out in the 30's, today beginner models have plastic bodies, everything else is wood.

 

[Chadder007]

Aww man...I guess they sold a few of them. Estimated shipping date for mine is Oct 10th.