Knilling Bucharest
Model P4KF No. 76860
submitted 2/12/2008

Submitter

sasbob (see all reviews from this person)

Where Purchased

eBay

Year Purchased

2007

Price Paid

200.00 ($US)

Sound

I am a newby but I try to play Old-time and Bluegrass. This violin came set up from the factory and I have been using that way with no problems. It has broken in very nicely. It was a little quiet on the bass side at first but now it is full and rich sounding. It compares to fiddles much higher in price.

Sound Rating

10

Setup

The fiddle was set up with Perfection pegs by the factory and was ready to play. I have not done anything but tune it and play it. I love these Perfection pegs. No fine tuners to mess with, and the fiddle feels light as a feather. I will be changing to a Guarnari style chin rest, but that is just my preference.

Setup Rating

10

Appearance

It has a beautiful honey brown color with very nice tight curl on the two piece back. The sound board also tightly grained. Fit and finish is wonderful. The scroll is nicely carved and although the finish is sprayed, it is nicely antiqued.

Appearance Rating

9

Reliability

All the fittings (except the pegs) are ebony. Outfit includes thermoplastic case with aluminum valance & strap rings, Knilling Glasser fiberglass bow with horsehair, rosin and pitchpipe. (mine did not come with a pitch pipe, but I use electronic tuners anyway)