As I discovered recently, choosing a first Violin isn’t all that easy, certainly not as easy as say a first Electric Guitar. There hundreds of makes to choose from, but the two most commonly recommended I found were Primavera and Stentor. I purchased the Stentor Conservatoire and so far I have not been disappointed in any way whatsoever. Although it is not the highest quality instrument, it is certainly good value for money and has a nice look and feel to it. Although I bought it as a beginner instrument, it is often recommended for the advancing student. Stentor does produce one or two cheaper models but I found that the quality was far less both in sound and build. I was a bit dubious over the fact that the violin is produced in China, especially as the Primavera I used had a permanent smell of super glue! However this appears a well constructed instrument that is comfortable to play. From what I have seen I would say it has t be up there for the best beginner outfit on a budget.
The outfit means you get the bow, case and Rosin included, which is obviously convenient, as you need these items to play! The bow seems to be of a slightly reduced quality to the violin itself, as several hairs came away within the first few days of playing, and requires a lot of adjustment to get the right tension. Still other than that it plays comfortably. The case supplied is very durable and high quality, if slightly cumbersome.
I would say this is definitely one of the better Chinese made outfits and would certainly rate it above its competitor – Primavera. Recommended
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