So i bought a 1/4 for my daughter since the 1/8 was too small. Are Bernini violins are good student violins? Or i wasted 100$
Edited by - Levince on 08/08/2024 17:14:19
At that size, I have no idea the valuation. She'll quickly outgrow it but if she becomes a fiddler-in-training by then, what's the harm? Is there going to be an instructor involved? You'll get a better evaluation from that person on strings and soundness of the instrument.
Edited by - ChickenMan on 08/08/2024 18:58:00
It's been a year now since she started fiddling with an instructor.
She had a Menzel 1/8 but the strings dont stay tuned and i wanted something with more "quality" on a budget since she's upgrading to a 1/4.
Instructor will be back from vacation in a couple of weeks,i will ask her for sure. Just wanted some insight :).
We love fiddles overhere , its a big part of our culture. Thank you for your reply.
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Originally posted by LevinceSo i bought a 1/4 for my daughter since the 1/8 was too small. Are Bernini violins are good student violins? Or i wasted 100$
The violin looks ok for what you paid. As far as 1/4 violins go, this is decent. You can find others that are better, but at this size it's harder to find much that really sounds remarkable. I agree that it is good to talk with your teacher to see what is recommended.
You can get a lot more out of this violin by switching to a Wittner tailpiece. It'll work much better than the tuners that are on it and will improve the tone. Take it to a good luthier and make sure it's got a decent bridge, soundpost, and set of strings. That will put it in its best position for your daughter.
There are thousands of options now for decent Chinese entry-level violins, and the quality of their construction is pretty good these days. If you want something amazing, you may consider a Hiroshi Kono or an old German or French violin, but you'll need to pay much more than $100. Honestly, if it's playable and in good condition, I'd probably use what you've got until your daughter moves up to a 1/2; at that size you start to find more tonal options.
Edited by - The Violin Beautiful on 08/09/2024 04:56:36
Instead of buying each size as she grows you might consider renting from a local shop. Some have pretty good terms and you don't have an assortment of ever larger sized fiddles to move along. Just a thought.
