Silver Creek Model 2 Violin 4/4 Outfit

by Silver Creek

Product Features

• Crafted in Europe of select woods Stradivarius model Carved spruce top Carved flamed maple back, sides, neck, and scroll Ebony fingerboard, pegs, purfling, and tailpiece with 4 individual fine-tuners Guarneri chin rest Hand-applied spirit finish Set up and shop adjusted in the U.S. Thomastik Dominant strings Includes lightweight case Brazilwood half-lined bow

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.7 pounds
• ASIN: B0002IJ664
• Item model number: SC2
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,648 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

The Silver Creek Model 2 Violin 4/4 Outfit is crafted in Europe of carefully selected and aged tonewoods from the Carpathian forest. This Stradivarius model has a carved spruce top with a carved flamed maple back, sides, neck, and scroll. It also has deluxe ebony pegs, purfling, and tailpiece with 4 fine-tuners, a Guarneri chin rest, German maple bridge, and beautiful hand-rubbed spirit finish. Set up and shop adjusted in the U.S. The Silver Creek Model 2 Violin Outfit comes with Thomastik Dominant strings, a lightweight case with 2-bow holder, and Brazilwood half-lined bow stick.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm really enjoying this violin!, September 28, 2005

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Curt Meusborn "Curt" (Sacramento) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silver Creek Model 2 Violin 4/4 Outfit

I purchased one and was so impressed that I bought another. Now I take one camping or on vacation, just about everywhere. And I love the deep tones I get. In fact, after playing some fiddles that were selling for thousands--and deciding that this Silver Creek fiddle sounded as good--I'm putting off buying a "good" fiddle. Maybe as I get better (I've been at it for three years) I'll notice a big difference between this model and the German ones I was urged to buy, ones that cost thousands; however, now I see no reason to spend more.

18 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars There is no number ZERO for customer service., May 9, 2006

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circa1850 (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Silver Creek Model 2 Violin 4/4 Outfit

I recently ordered this set up. All looked nice in the pictures, site really touted their customer service and satisfaction issues.

Prompt shipping, very excited to get it in my hands.

Once opened was a different story. When I took the violin out of the case, the back was covered in something waxy or gooey or I just don't know what the hell it was. The bow already had numerous broken hairs. The rosin was hard as a rock and broke off in tiny flakes and chips as soon as I touched it.

I contacted the merchant via email expressing my concerns on the handling of the merchandise prior to packing. There is nothing in the case that could have possibly leaked or gotten onto the violin therefore it was a matter of poor handling on their end. There is now reason for numerous bow hairs to already be broken when the bow was secure in the case except for, again, poor handling.

I waited nearly 5 days for someone from Musician's Friend to contact me but no one did. On the fifth day, I contacted them via telephone. I spoke with someone in the returns regarding the condition of the instrument. This person on the other end could care less what my concern was and only wanted to know if I wanted a return label shipped to me or emailed.

Folks, that sums up my first experience buying a violin as well as my first and last experience dealing with Musicians Friend. I will never know if this was a nice instrument or not as it was not in playable condition. It does not matter if it is a $795.00 instrument marked down to $299.00. It does not matter if it is a $299.00 instrument marked down to $2.99. The lack of customer service and the attitude I got from the merchant says it all...a big fat ZERO! To receive a supposed new instrument in this condition which was unplayable is inexcuseable and states volumes of the care this item and my purchase received from the moment it was ordered, packed, and shipped to the moment I called to request a return authorization.

I have learned my lesson. I will spend a few extra dollars buying a nice violin from a local merchant who will offer expert set-up and service as well as a quality instrument.

I know violins is not the only thing Musician's Friend sells. So good luck with your purchase.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Impressed, April 15, 2006

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Steven C. Stokes (Thiensville, Wi United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silver Creek Model 2 Violin 4/4 Outfit

I was a little hesitant to pull the trigger on this purchase, but I have to admit that #1 the fiddle arrived in excellent condition, and practically in tune. #2 the instrument is a real quality piece of work, it sounds great, and plays great. I would highly recommend this fiddle, especially for a beginner, you will not be disappointed! Musicians Friend and Amazon are great.