Mendini MV400 Ebony Fitted Solid Wood Violin + Extra set of Strings, Shoulder Rest, 2 Bows, Rosin & Case in 4/4 (Full Size)

by Mendini

Product Features

• 4/4 (Full Size) Solid hand-carved spruce top, maple back and sides finished with beautiful varnish finish and inlaid purfling
• Ebony fingerboard, chin rest & pegs, Alloy tailpiece with 4 fine built-in tuners
• 2 x Ebony frogged bow with mother of pearl pearl inlay & unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair
• Includes: Padded lightweight hard case, adjustable shoulder rest, rosin, bridge and an extra set of strings
• 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacture's Defects

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• ASIN: B0020288RI
• Item model number: 4/4MV400
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #506 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #3 in Musical Instruments > Band & Orchestra > Violins > Acoustic Violins

Product Description

The MV400 orchestra violins are perfect for the beginner to intermediate violinist featuring hand-carved solid spruce top, hand-carved solid maple back and sides, beautiful varnish finish & inlaid purfling. Equip with ebony pegs, chin rest, and fingerboard, alloy tailpiece has 4 built-in fine tuners. Package includes a lightweight form fitting hard case with a blanket (to proctect your violin), pockets and backpack strap, making it convenient to carry to school or orchestra. Also the following accessories are included making this violin package great for starters: 2 (two) Ebony frogged bow with mother of pearl inlay & unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, Adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding & soft rubber feet, Rosin, Bridge, and an extra Set of Strings. Violin package retails for $294.99. Teachers Approved!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Violin, November 23, 2011

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Denise Borum "Denise Borum, JD" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mendini MV400 Ebony Fitted Solid Wood Violin + Extra set of Strings, Shoulder Rest, 2 Bows, Rosin & Case in 4/4 (Full Size)

The violin is in perfect condition. I received all of the accessories as advertised. You even receive their Web page for maintenance and beginner's violin instructions! Wow! I didn't expect that! The case is very nice and sturdy. Remember to scratch the top of the rosin because it's smooth. You have to get it started. I did that and the rosin worked wonderfully! I made my first sounds on a violin! I am a musician, but I've never played the violin...ever! I am sooooo excited about my purchase. I couldn't be happier! I would write more but I want to get back to my Brand New Violin! You will be very happy if you purchase this violin. I know that I am. Thank you seller for such a wonderful transaction! Oh...did I mention the fact that the violin was shipped and received with lightening speed! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Instrument For Starting Out, December 29, 2011

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M Cannon - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mendini MV400 Ebony Fitted Solid Wood Violin + Extra set of Strings, Shoulder Rest, 2 Bows, Rosin & Case in 4/4 (Full Size)

My teacher was more than pleasantly surprised when I brought this MV400 to him for setup.. Which by the way, was nothing more than tuning the strings. The action, tuning pegs, bridge and sound post were all matched and aligned properly. My instructor was pleased to note the violin had inlaid purfling as well as a solid set of strings. In fact, the strings (according to his trained ear, not mine) are higher quality and sound than a "Red Label Super Sensitive" set I purchased. The bows are of various weight and quality, with one being a better option than the other in this starter kit. I do recommend purchasing a different rosin for a darker tone.

The instrument is not perfect, nor is it professional grade but for the beginning student (or in my case, the returning student) but a better value will likely not be found. I will be able to make it sing for a few years to come. My instructor labeled this violin as a "grade 7 or 8 level instrument." Not absolutely beginner, but for a new violinist with room to grow.

It meets its advertised quality but obviously isn't meant to be an orchestral instrument. With that, I give the Mendini MV400 4/5 stars for you or your beginning student violinist.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great $75 dollar violin, November 21, 2011

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J - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mendini MV400 Ebony Fitted Solid Wood Violin + Extra set of Strings, Shoulder Rest, 2 Bows, Rosin & Case in 4/4 (Full Size)

So, I was kind of worried buying this, because with the other models of the same brand people were complaining about the product. Then I learned about violins. Every violin has a bridge that is held in place by string pressure, even the most expensive ones. It literally takes 2 seconds to do, and then you tune it. That was the second big complaint- "ugh, it's not even tuned when it arrives the day after I ordered it, plus it's in pieces, send me a good violin, thx, pls! OMG". Guess what, if you don't think you'll need to tune it, you don't deserve to buy it. Its a good starting violin. It's also a good deal.