What is the best inexpensive violin?

Question:I am looking into getting a violin to take lessons. I don't know how well I will like it, or if I will even have time....so I am looking into the lesser expensive ones.

So, what is the best quality violin for little as possible? ...If I have to replace strings, that's all right. I'm just looking into the best quality of the actual violin.

Thank you.

Barb

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I am looking into getting a violin to take lessons. I don't know how well I will like it, or if I will even have time....so I am looking into the lesser expensive ones.

So, what is the best quality violin for little as possible? ...If I have to replace strings, that's all right. I'm just looking into the best quality of the actual violin.

Thank you.

Barb

Well, this would be a bit easier if you'd supplied us with your price range. "Inexpensive" means different things to different people.

However, my advice:

Look in the local Yellow Pages or other directory, and find are music stores. Most cities or towns have at least 1 - 3 shops nearby that sell music supplies, equipment, and per your inquiry, instruments.

In my opinion, this is the best option for you. They will be able to help you to find an instrument that suits your needs, your budget, and your quality frame. When looking at the purchase of a new instrument, there is no substitute that can adequately match a great music store.

However, I also don't recommend a purchase, just yet. As you're a beginner, and aren't very clear yet on the means of a violin, you'd be best off in renting an instrument, before you make the final decision of a purchase. Most instrument suppliers offer the option to rent a violin, on a rent-to-own schedule -- you pay a monthly price, and it goes toward the purchase price; once you've paid the amount of rent equal to the cost of the instrument, you own it and no longer rent it. The reason this system works well, is that many stores and suppliers will allow renters to try an instrument for a while, and if you decide you'd like to upgrade to a better instrument, get a different size instrument, new type of instrument altogether, or simply try a different one out, they'll allow you to take it back, and switch it with another, often putting your previous paid rent toward the new instrument, rather than being required to start over.

By this system, you could get a simple beginners' package, and once you become a little more skilled, upgrade to an instrument of higher quality.

In the event that you're unable to find a music store in your area, there are some good websites to check out. My personal favorite is Southwest Strings, available at:

http://www.swstrings.com/Store/Shopping....

However, another option to look into is speaking with your potential instructor. If you're taking lessons, you'll most likely be with a professional violinist that is qualified to teach -- and therefore, has taught other students, as well. Teachers can be great sources for instruments, because, as violinists themselves, they truly know instrument quality and the level of quality beginners will require. They may have other students that have upgraded recently, and are willing to sell their old instrument -- a great option for you. As long as the previous player was responsible with his or her instrument, it can often be the best choice. Any major issues are usually determined already, and furthermore, instruments increase in quality with age.

You should also look into outfits, rather than violins themselves. Purchasing a violin outfit will give you more than just a violin -- you'd receive a violin, violin case, violin bow, rosin, and any other accessories provided. It's great because it allows beginners to use products that are already known to go well together, without having to purchase items seperately on a trial and error basis.

Good luck and happy playing =)

Do you need a 4/4 violin?
It is always best to get a used one, so check out some music stores. I dont know how the system in your music school (or do you take private lessons?) works, but i got violin from the music school, til i got my own. And now i play viola and i also have borrowed from music school.
It is the best choice if you can borrow it from there.
Good luck!

Get a Chinese-made violin - for the money, they're the best buy for a student instrument. They're made in quantity, cheaply . . . and are becoming better and better in quality. Almost any violin dealer will carry them.

Also check out:

http://www.sharmusic.com/violins_bows_bo...

Best wishes.

Generally, good violins don't come in "brands" like guitars. You can get a good inexpensive violin at a violin shop. Inexpensive in the violin world is around $300 and up. If you can spend around $750 you can get a good instrument. Remember, violins improve with age. Visit a shop and look around. You don't have to buy anything.

Good luck!

I like the Cremona VL150 or 175. The 150 has nice boxwood fittings and the 175 has Ebony fittings (dark almost black wood) and a slightly longer bow. They are made by the SAGA music Company and imported from China. I've used them for over five years now and have several. We also purchased eleven of them for the classroom and they are all holding up nicely. I stuck a few links below but didn't prioritize them according to price or reliability or anything. I figure where you get it is your business. I just wanted to give you some idea of the price range.

When buying a violin, you don't want to find the "best deal". That's not how you shop. Pretty much, the more you pay, the better the violin is. It's not like where's the best deal? If you are just beginning, you don't need to get a very expensvie violin. I started when I was about 4 or 5 and when I got my 3/4 we spent about $800 on it. But since I started so young, I was pretty good by the time I got it. So, it all depends on if you want to take violin seriously, or just play it for fun (even if you do, you'll still want a good violin). The LAST thing you want to do is go buy a $100 violin at Target. That would be horrible. Or Ebay. ICK. You always want to try out a violin BEFORE you buy it. never, ever, ever, ever, a milion times never buy it before trying it out. I would try house of note, claire givens,(only if you live in MN though) shar....any really good violin shops in your area. Hope I helped somewhat!