Features:

  • Size 4/4 (Full Size) satin antique violin
  • Hand-carved solid spruce top with maple back & sides
  • Maple fingerboard, pegs, and chin rest with an alloy tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners
  • Includes: lightweight hard case, a Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, rosin, adjustable shoulder rest, two bridges, and an extra set of strings
  • 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects
This violin will get a kid playing.

I have a six year old, so getting her to practice is very hard. She loves this violin, so she'll practice without arguing. She's six, not a concert violinist, so practice is more important than the quality of the sound. I did put some good strings on this violin almost out of the box, and she's got a nice bow, so the quality of the sound is actually really good. The tailpiece is plastic, and needed a small screwdriver to put in better strings, and the shoulder rest is really not for everyone, but since the violin itself is sound, the accessories can be switched out with better quality. When my kid grows up and has a Carnegie Hall debut, we will get a better violin. But before that happens, I'm going to pick the violin that she will willingly practice.

I R NOW A VIOLINIST... and it only cost $67

I read the reviews here (including the bad ones) and ordered it anyway, the solid spruce top for only $66.99 + free shipping hooked me. Got it in 4 days undamaged. Didn't pop any strings because I tightened them slowly and evenly in small increments, especially the E string. No bridge issues, the sloping side goes toward the E string. My tuning pegs don't slip because I put a little rosin on them. My strings sound and tune ok because I gave them a few days to stretch. The sound is not screechy or silent because I actually rosined the bow. All of this is in the owner's manual, just read it people. This is a beginner's violin and as such, many of the people who buy it are beginning violinists like me, only I read the manual and did some online research before I got frustrated and rated it low (the guy who 1 starred it because he had to go to the hardware store to get sandpaper to scuff the rosin block needs to grow up, all rosin has to be scuffed). This is a killer deal considering how inexpensive it is. Solidly built. The sound post is in the correct position. Looks really good, shiney, slightly different color and lighter than the one the lady in the Online Piano and Violin Tutor video is playing ("natural"). Doesn't sound fantastic but still pretty good. Violins in general are hard to play, but this one's not too bad, I could crudely play "Carmen" and a little Beethoven after 2 practices and I still have no clue yet how the scales are laid out (just "feeling it out" right now). Fine tuners not great but usable. Decent bow, no hairs sticking out. Rosin small but ok. Shoulder rest works for me. Extra strings and bridge. Great case. Not a violin for Paganini or Stephane Grappelli (Gatemouth Brown could probably rock it though) nor for beginning musicians who get frustrated easily (the latter should just avoid the violin altogether and get a harmonica). But a very nice beginner violin at a really low price. And get the 4/4 full size, not one of the teeny-weeny Mendinies.

Great purchase

I'm not a professional and this is my 2nd time owning a violin. The first was a few years ago in the third grade... First off, this violin, as many have mentioned is pretty freaking amazing for the price. Especially if you are starting out and want something that sounds good without drying out your pocket. The violin itself was a bit difficult for me to operate at first because, well.. Beginner. But after a few videos I got it tuned and no, the strings did not snap off. When I was putting the bridge I accidentally slipped and the the g string popped. I was scared I that I had broken it but was pleasantly surprised that it was still intact! Yup! The Rosen, im not professional as I mentioned so I can't say I know a good Rosen when I see one. It is useable. After scratching off the glossy surface and used it on my bow, it played fine but I had to adjust every so often and it left white dust on my violin. So if you are as anxious as me and don't wanna wait to buy a new one the one it came with works! Had to tighten the knots at the base of the violin but that really is no issue at all. The case is a backpack material with straps and everything, but it had the hard foam to protect the violin. There were no bumps or bruises on my violin. It even came with a paper detailing what it came with and contact information for any questions regarding yor purchase or wanting to return something. I was scared at first but I wanted to be impulsive after reading so many reviews on different violins and watching videos. Bought this one and so far not disappointed. The shoulder rest is a bit big for me, but maybe I'm just using it wrong. That's okay because you dont necessarily need it. Just in case you don't see it, the rosen will be at the little compartment at the top of the violin! You also need to tighten the bow, but that's easily done by turning the knob at the bottom. I'm very happy with my purchase. So happy that I am writing this long as hell review when I usually don't write it.

this is the most BEAUTIFUL little thing i have ever seen in my life

this is the most BEAUTIFUL little thing i have ever seen in my life. My son is turning 2 this saturday and he has been in love with my full size violin since he was born, and when we went to a music store to measure his arm he almost jumped out of his fathers arms to grab the violin so ofcourse i am so anxious for him to open it on saturday as this is his 2 year birthday gift. Please don't confuse my story with me thinking this is a toy, i have played the violin for over 17 years and trying to get my son an earlier start since music school wont take him for another 2 years. trust and believe this violin is worth the price. I almost bought the glossy since mine is glossy but i accidentally clicked satin and im glad i did. it is amazingly beautiful and the sounds is very pretty. (after tunning it of course)

Purple beauty

Love our "purple beauty". It's our 7 years old daughter's second one, so we have a little to compare. I ordered the first one from eBay, smaller 1/4 size. It didn't sound quite the same. I would say the music was more "squeaky"😂. But we ended up buying this one because the bow in the old one broke and I figured it's not a big difference to buy a newer bigger violin with the bow set, than just a bow. I chose the half size this time and oh boy doesn't it sound better! My little girl looking forward to practicing (never happened before😜). I also bought the "used in very good condition" from warehouse deals. It came fully set up with little stickers on finger board!!!! And tuned!!!! And it was cheaper because it's purple? I am a one happy customer!!!!

Be careful with ignorant reviews

I purchased this violin for my 5 year old daughter, because I wanted to sign her up for private instruction to get her out of her comfort zone (im a pianist myself). Before that I did quite a bit of research online, and decided to invest in this one. I was enticed by the pricing and the equipment it comes with. But before purchasing I went down to my childhood music store, where I first learnt piano, and asked my former teacher and owner of the shop what size I should get her. She advices to go for a 1/4 size. I looked at the cheapest violin she had and it was $109. So being my frugal self, I opted for the Mendini on Amazon. It arrived while I was at work so my husband was the lucky one of opening the packaging. He had an issue with the violin not playing and it wasnt producing sound (so I googled/youtubed) and the issue was that we needed to add some Rosin to the bow. Because this rosin is hard (like candy) you need to scratch the surface with a coin until you get this white powder. This white powder is what helps play the sound on the violin. Just run the rosin on the bow a few times enough to cover the bow with some white powder and you should be able to play. Other issues Ive read on here that were made clear to me by my daughters instructor and music store owner: are that #1 if your violin isnt producing sound, it needs rosin #2 it your violin sounds scratchy its because it doesnt have enough rosin #3 the pegs move because you need to twist and push in slightly while your tuning so it wont go out of tune #4 you need a tuner; either purchase one or download one on the itunes market. I did and I found one that was great and easy to use and it was FREE #5 if you keep pulling the strings to much or too fast you will snap a string #6 one youve reached the note (ie E) on the tuner but it sounds flat use the little dials on the bottom to turn clockwise or counter clockwise and adjust as needed. Avoid touching the pegs or removing the strings at all costs #7 both the strings, violin, and the bow were rated good by both women. They could have easily suggested I return it to purchase one from the shop, but they didnt. Mendini is a good brand to start with as a student, especially for a child whose just starting out and will outgrow it within a couple years. Dont listen to the reviews, a lot of ignorance going around that could have been easily solved with common sense and Google. Dont let them detur you from purchasing it. The violin is beautiful, and I cant wait to see my daughter play me a piece in the near future.

Its a hit!!

Bought this for my 12 year old daughter who just decided one day out of the blue she wanted to play violin. And it had to be blue but not just any blue the blue of her homestuck blood color. I have no clue of what to look for in a violin. I read many reviews. This one seemed perfect with all it came from and the price so I ordered it. We got it yesterday it only took two days to get. She opened the case took it out and started playing it was all set up. Major plus of course it needs tuned but with the help of YouTube we accomplished this...she is absolutely in love with it! And it's the correct color!! Double win for mom! I know there is probably better quality and if she sticks with it We will go that route. For now this is exactly what we needed and it has a really good sound. Would most definitely recommend this violin!!

some negative reviews are from not reading the directions

I was expecting to return this but i'm not. This is seriously good value. when i was a kid I had a beginner model that sold for $1100 . Now u can get this and its basically as good. You can tell its not the finest of craftsmanship but you have to look close. Other than that it's a nice looking very complete kit with a good bag, extra strings, and a dodad you don't need for your shoulder. It produces a pleasant tone i'd call bright, the stock action is fine by me. Some reviewers complain it won't hold its tune but if you read the directions it says it won't hold its tune until you follow the setup directions and rosen the pegs. Once you do that its fine. I decided to bump it to 5 stars despite the little things because on balance at this price, it deserves some credit.

Quality instrument for the price! Need to purchase peg dope or drops to stay in tune!

For the price, this is a great student violin. Just keep in mind that you're purchasing a $60 violin. The package comes well equipped with a case, bow, shoulder rest, rosin, extra strings and an extra bridge. I was impressed when my girlfriend opened hers. The violin is matte finished which I think is beautiful. I almost like the look more than my glossy, more expensive, violin. The primary problem with this violin is that it doesn't stay in tune at all. I purchased peg drops, which should resolve this issue. I will follow up with the results of that. I haven't had the opportunity to "really" dig in a play it. Only performed tuning and scales. Sound quality so far is great for a true beginner. I may eventually change the strings to a higher quality and replace the bow, but for now I feel like this will work as-is for now.

Beautiful Violin, Great for Learning, Go for It!

I am a decent amateur pianist with a masters in music, but I have never played a violin and thought it would be fun to give it a try. I didn't want to spend a fortune in case it didn't "take." I listened to the comparison on Youtube between a $62 violin from Amazon and some 18th-century, $150,000 (or more) violins, and concluded that how a violin sounds depends a whole lot more on the player than on the instrument. So I ordered the Mendini MV200, which cost about $45 with the Amazon Prime discount. It comes with everything you need -- nice case, bow, rosin, shoulder rest, extra bridge, extra strings -- and it looks beautiful. At time of delivery, it was set up with the bridge in place (centered between the notches on the F holes) and the strings attached to the pegs, but not tuned. When I tried to tune it, the bridge, which is held in place by the strings, fell off and had to be put back, which was no big deal. Because all of the strings were loose at the same time, I was concerned that the post inside the violin would slip once the pressure from the bridge was off, but I treated the violin very gently and fortunately that did not happen. While I was tuning, the pegs kept slipping, and at some point in the process I broke the E string -- not a rare event among violinists. To solve the peg problem, I applied rosin powder (after scraping the rosin with sandpaper to rough up the surface), and that made the pegs more difficult to turn, which kept the strings in tune. I rosined up the bow so that the violin would produce a sound. Then I produced a sound that made even the mice run for cover. Now I'm reading "Violin for Dummies," checked out of the library, and I've acquired some violin-lesson books, also from the library. I'm on my way to playing a scale! In addition to the violin package, I purchased from Amazon an Eno Professional Violin Viola Tuner, Colorful LCD display Easy Control Clip on Tuner (ET-05SV); and, as backup to the rosin that came with the violin package, a small, rectangular container of Super Sensitive Dark Violin Rosin. I then ordered different kinds of strings from various companies, including on EBay, to allow comparisons. From Amazon I added a Fretless Finger Guide for Full (4/4) Size Violin, a ChromaCast CC-MSTAND Folding Music Stand with Carry Bag, and an eBoot Rubber 4/4 Violin Practice Mute, Black (to protect the other members of the household). I have ordered the highly recommended Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1 with EEi: Violin and some sheet music with technical exercises. Everything cost me less than $100. Now I'm good to go. Eventually, I'll have to replace the bow, which is already losing a few hairs, or have the existing bow restrung. Now that I know I'm not supposed to touch the rosin, but instead hold it through the cloth it came with, I expect it will last for a while. Note to other reviewers: Rejecting the violin because of the rosin or the bow is like rejecting a house you like because a light bulb is flickering and may need to be replaced. Rosin costs about five dollars and, fortunately, there are plenty of reasonably priced bows on Amazon (or EBay, which is a good place to go for accessories that can cost less than they do on Amazon). I am amused and bemused by the angry, dire reviews left by a few violin teachers and music store owners, as if the existence of an inexpensive violin is an attack on all things beautiful about Western civilization. I can see nothing to regret and no reason to return the instrument, which delights me. My limitations as a player are so great that the violin's limitations make no difference. I can still learn how to hold the violin and the bow, bow technique, where to put my fingers to create different pitches, how to do vibrato, how to play double and triple stops, and a lot more. If the violin starts holding me back, I can get a new instrument, but I don't expect that to happen soon. If it does happen, I'll be thrilled.

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