Mendini by Cecilio 12-Inch Solid Wood Violin Set for Beginners - Hand Carved Acoustic Viola Kit - Fiddle Set with Hard Case, Bow, Rosin, Bridge and Extra Strings (Satin Antique)

My daughter is learning the viola and since she is showing more interest, i decided to buy her this beginner instrument. It has a good sound quality and the price is perfect!

me gustó mucho, llegó a tiempo y en buen estado, lo único es que el estuche tenia descosido un belcrom, pero en realidad nada que no se pueda arreglar y no es causa de devolución para mi, el instrumento y sus aditamentos muy bien

This is a respectable instrument for a beginner and one that looks nice in blue. However, it took quite a bit of setting up - the nut needed filing and the peg holes needed a gentle reaming. Strings are basic but serviceable.

I wasn’t sure about getting this viola because its price was so inexpensive. However, I am very impressed! I used to play viola years ago and wanted to get back to playing it. I purchased the 16 inch viola. It isn’t a high end instrument but it looks and feels good. It also has a much better than expected sound. The strings are easy to tune and very responsive to the touch. The bow is mediocre. It takes a bit of work to get it to the right tension, but once that tension is achieved, it stays throughout the practice session. Eventually I plan to upgrade to a carbon fiber bow later. The Cecilio rosin is good enough for someone who is beginning or returning to the viola, like myself, after many years of not playing. For the first few times, used a flat, cardboard type nail file to scratch the surface of the rosin to get to the point where it would stick to the bow. Of course this can be normal with new rosins and bows. The look and finish of the viola is better than expected! (I got the antique finish). I am very happy with my purchase.

Bello strumento ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo. Viola leggera, bel suono, originale, peccato le misure dichiarate siano errate. Infatti non è di cm 38 ma di cm 40.