Forenza Prima 2 1/4 Size Violin Outfit with Ebony Fingerboard and Pegs, Lightweight Hard Case, Wood Bow, Rosin, Steel Core Strings

Perfect for beginner!

Setting up and tuning was a nightmare. I found the foam packing pieces meant to protect the bridge could not be removed without disturbing the bridge position. So the bridge moved and the E string fell off. Tuning proved difficult as the tuning pegs kept slipping. The pegs need to be pushed really hard in to prevent this. During tuning two strings slipped of the pegs so I'm wondering if they were properly fitted in the factory?However, for a cheap instrument the build quality seems ok and I believe it will be playable once I get used to it's little ways. Liked the quality of the case, but looks like it's a one size fits all, too long for this instrument and probably meant for a viola, not a 4/4 violin.

Bought this as an unexpected Christmas present for our daughter and have to say we were as surprised and pleased as she was on Christmas morning by the quality of the actual instrument which looks lovely and holds its tuning well given it's newness. It has a rather nice tone too and surpassed our expectations of an instrument purchased over the Internet without any prior testing! Sadly the hinges on the case were faulty and disintegrated a few weeks after purchase. The seller responded quickly and sensitively given the nature of the present and a new case has now been supplied which looks to be holding up. So, all in all a lovely instrument made by good people who we are pleased to recommend heartily.

I mess around with fretted string instruments quite a lot, if not well, and thought I might give the violin a try. This is everything I imagine a beginner's violin should have and it apparently is all well made. It certainly compares favourably with similarly priced guitars, ukes or whatnot that usually require rebuilding. I had problems with the pegs slipping (why don't violins use machine tuners?) and getting it tuned right. This might have been avoided had the violin been set-up and even roughly tuned before shipping. Because I am a total novice to this instrument and unteachable (therefore no instructor to do it for me), I sent it back rather than risk breaking it. Return was entirely trouble-free, so I have no other complaints.

For the price I was expecting a considerably lower quality violin for my little one to make some screeching noises on. It's actually a pretty good piece of kit that can be tuned to a decent level. The case is a acceptable, however the velcro seems a little misplaced on one side so could harm the bow, but overall very decent.

I've always wanted to know how to play the violin so thought I'd buy a cheap one to start with, but I have to say I'm very impressed. Very well made and the hard carry case is an amazing job.Holds the tuning very well, and easily played once you get the hang of it. Will require a lot of practice to get to the level of David Garrett :PI have experience with other instruments, and would advice buying a tuner (approx £10) and a violin shoulder rest (approx £15) just to make life a lot easier.

This violin arrived very fast and was very well packaged, which put me at ease.As I unpackaged the violin, things only got better. The violin is of a very nice quality with a fine appearance and a lovely and bright sound. The accessories are all of a good quality also.I would recommend this for any beginner as it is a steal for the price.

Stays in tune only fine adjustment needed now and again. E string a bit scratchy to start with but ok once used a few times and rosin kicked in. A pleasure to play and perfect as a 1st fiddle.Superb