Is Cecilio a good violin brand?

Succinctly put, the best violins for a beginner or intermediate are Stentor, Cecilio and Cremona. For the professional, there is the more affordable Yamaha brand and the top-ranked Stradivarius brand.

Are Cecilio violins handmade?

They have crafted this model for any beginner or student violinist. It features hand-carved solid spruce top, hand-carved maple back and sides finished with beautiful antique finishes: varnish for a more richer and vibrant sound and satin for a more mellow and warmer sound.

Where are Cecilio instruments made?

They are known for producing affordable orchestral instruments. Not only in Brass but also Strings and Woodwind. They are made in China and shipped back to America for final testing before distribution. Cecilio has a team of musicians who advise on the design and quality control standards necessary.

Where is the Mendini violin made?

All of our instruments are made and China and ship from our warehouse in California. Every instrument is play tested at Cecilio’s factory and re-tested at their Los Angeles distribution center to ensure that their high quality standards are met. This is why thousands of instructors have approved our violins.

How do you know if a violin is good quality?

Craftsmanship. The craftsmanship of the violin is the greatest indicator of the quality of an instrument. When you look at the seams of the violin, they should be elegantly sealed with no visible glue or rough edges. The more finely carved the scroll, the higher the quality of the violin.

What does a good violin cost?

How much does a Good Violin cost? For an intermediate player, a “good” violin will cost around $1,000 – $3,000. At this price level, high-quality and solid tonewoods will be used. For a professional, a “good” violin can cost anything from $3,000 to $1 Million.

Are Cecilio violin strings good?

These are good Violin strings, to learn with, especially early on, when your are a little tough on them. They deliver a clear and loud tone, with light bow pressure. Being Steel Core, they can be a little tinny, at times; but, they are very affordable, and will get you through, until you are ready to upgrade.

Is Mendini violin a good brand?

Mendini. We’ve reviewed two violins by Mendini in our list above. The brand is one of the most renowned names in the industry and produces good quality violins, made up of genuine materials, under a budget.

How much is a decent violin?

Is a 2000 dollar violin good?

These violins are crafted with better materials over longer periods of time to accommodate a higher level of complexity and resonance than beginner violins. Intermediate violins can range between $900 to $2,000.

How can you tell a cheap violin?

Signs Of A Cheap Violin

1. Slipping Tuning Pegs. Cheap violins sometimes have tuning pegs that do not stay put.
2. Stiff Or Tight Tuning Pegs.
3. Uneven Fingerboard.
4. Gaps In joints And Seams.
5. Creaking Sounds.
6. Constantly Shifting Or Falling Bridge.
7. Endpin Not Centered Or Not In Line With The Tailpiece.
8. Low Quality Steel Strings.

How much does a decent violin cost?

Should a beginner buy an expensive violin?

For beginners, choosing a high quality violin will always be the best choice. A quality product that is delivered ready-to-play will help you get started off on the right foot and ensure that a lifelong love of playing will blossom in every budding violinist.

Do violins depreciate in value?

If the violin is being sold for less than 100 pounds and has the name Stentor on it, then it will devalue as time goes on.

What is the most popular violin string?

1. Thomastik-Infeld – Dominant. Thomastik-Infeld Dominants are one of the most popular violin strings due to their flexibility and stable pitch. Many virtuoso violinists use or have used Dominants as their primary string.

What are Cecilio violins made of?

The spruce top Cecilio CVN-300 violin is one of our most popular models and is specially crafted to meet the needs of a beginning violin student….