User Reviews Send this to a friend ViolinSmart 4/4 Full Size BLACK Electric Violin Set with Case and Accessories Manufacturer: ViolinSmart Customer Rating: List Price: $199.00 Sale Price: $87.00 Availibility: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Now Product Description Complete Electric Violin package with Bow + Soft Shell Case + Rosin + Amp Cable + 9V Battery. Great set to get started with.
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Full Size 4/4 Electric Silent Violin9 Volt battery advance amplifierBuilt-In Should Rest for extra comfortBlack Hardwood Pegs, chinrest, fingerboard & tailpieceComes complete with Wooden Bow, Padded Gig Bag, Rosin, 9V Battery & Amplifier Cable
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Stop second-guessing yourself and buy it.
Review Date: May 12, 2007
Reviewer: Professor Murder, Pittsburgh, PA
I was looking for a violin that would be conducive to playing live in a rock/metal band. Naturally, an electric made sense, it’s a simple way to get the volume and power without having to fool around with microphones or attaching pick-ups. But I never imagined that I would find one so worthwhile for such an insignificant price. Now, if you’re a classical violinist with a good bit of skill, this isn’t for you, but then, if that’s you, you’d probably never consider a cheapy like this in the first place and therefore, you aren’t reading this, so I’ll just ignore you.
For everyone else: This is the mack truck of the violin world. It’s heavy, reliable, and it’s tone is strident and powerful. It’s perfect for use in rock or old-school country fiddling. And let’s face it: it just looks cool as hell. If you’re planning to use this in a live performance setting, I hope your bandmates aren’t the jealous type. It garners quite a bit of audience attention.
All that being said, I’ve noticed a lot of suggestions posted by other reviewers about additional things that you need to minimalize your problems with this violin. Let me simplify, you need:
1)Some Peg Dope.
This will take care of peg slippage. You shouldn’t need new pegs or fine tuners. Peg Dope works, it’s inexpensive, and you can pick it up at any music store that carries violins.
2)A new bridge.
I suspect that most people who don’t like this violin are using the bridge that came with it. Buy a 15 dollar Glaesel adjustable bridge (medium), and you’ve just created a fantastic violin for around 100 dollars.
In summation, if you are a beginner looking for a practice instrument, or someone with skill and experience looking for a violin for live performances, give in and BUY THIS VIOLIN. You’ll be glad you did.
Amazing instrument!
Review Date: December 25, 2006
Reviewer: Jill Walker Rettberg, Bergen, Norway
This was a Christmas present, and my favourite one this year! I’m an amateur violinist, having taken lessons from the age of six till I was an adult and now I play on and off. It took a few minutes to set up the bridge and tune the strings, but once properly tuned they don’t slip, and the bridge works fine for me. The violin is comfortable to play, doesn’t bother my family and friends, and it’s such fun playing around with the tone and volume – it sounds like a rock band at high volume, if you can stand it in the headphones… It even comes complete with a reasonable bow, rosin, a little cushion (that I haven’t tried), headphones, a cord to connect to an amp, and a surprisingly nice carry case – think electric guitar style.
Extremely impressive and a lot of fun – I’m amazed they can do it at this price!
A violinist rates it!
Review Date: March 6, 2007
Reviewer: M. Fleece,
I have been playing the violin for 18 years and I ordered this for my birthday. I love this violin! It came with a lot of extras that others don’t offer, including the fine tuners! It was really easy to set up. All I had to do was make the notches in the bridge, which is easy. The strings were already put on, they just needed tightened. This is my first electric violin, and I am very happy with it so far. I have been carrying it around with me everywhere and it makes me want to practice more! It’s a great violin for anybody wanting to get into playing!
I’m Not Regina Carter
Review Date: December 20, 2006
Reviewer: C. Carter, Los Angeles, CA
I love this. Ok, this is my first Violin. And, I don’t really know what I am doing. But the “e” string snapped the first day. All of the pegs slip, but I found out if you rub a bit of resin on them that helps. I love the sound, and my family loves that they can not hear me trying to play. This Violin is not for a serious player this is for learning. It is worth the price and looks very cool. I am going to replace all the pegs, and replace the “e” string and keep on learning…E-A-D-G.
Full Size 4/4
Review Date: April 19, 2008
Reviewer: jstorm, East Coast USA
I have to admit, I did not expect much based on the price but this particular violin has turned out to be one of my favorites in my collection of electric instruments. I was really surprised at the way it hold its tune and it also came with a pretty nice brazilian hardwood bow. The neck makes it a little easier to reach the higher positions but the sound really impressed me when it came time to plug into an amp. This is a fun violin. I would recommend it for anyone who loves to play violin and is looking for an electric starter to experiment with some new sounds. Can’t beat the price and the sound will convince even the most diehard skeptics, like me.
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