Comments on: Crescent 4/4 Beginner’s Violin Set http://musicianhomereviews.com/crescent-44-beginners-violin-set/ Product and service reviews of interest to musicians. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:18:03 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jerald Franklin Archer http://musicianhomereviews.com/crescent-44-beginners-violin-set/comment-page-1/#comment-330 Jerald Franklin Archer Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:18:03 +0000 http://musicianhomereviews.com/?p=91#comment-330 I have been a professional fiddle player for over 25 years, and I was very suprised at the quality of such a low priced instrument. I purchased the black colored fiddle as an emergency instrument and to use in situations that I would not take an expensive fiddle into. The other posts are correct that the instrument needs to be "set up" properly. A luthier will often raise an eyebrow but will not refuse your money. I do my own work and save about $40 or more. The nut and bridge were the only things I had to fit properly. The strings were not great, but a better set is recommended. The soundpost may have to be adjusted. The bow is worthless, but functional. The case useful and does the job. Most importantly, the violin itself does not sound bad at all, it has a strong tone, strong (but very lightweight construction and easy playability if set up properly. I have no complaints in that department. A quality instrument for the price-a great first fiddle. This instrument is a great value and a smart economic choice for parents who would rather not shell out $200 for something that will end up as kindling wood or in the bathtub to see how long it will float! All children should have a chance to learn with at least a decent instrument. The proof in in the pudding: go to the site above and hear the instrument as it sounds. I use it more than my more expensive instrument, as the sound is fuller. I have been a professional fiddle player for over 25 years, and I was very suprised at the quality of such a low priced instrument. I purchased the black colored fiddle as an emergency instrument and to use in situations that I would not take an expensive fiddle into.

The other posts are correct that the instrument needs to be “set up” properly. A luthier will often raise an eyebrow but will not refuse your money. I do my own work and save about $40 or more. The nut and bridge were the only things I had to fit properly. The strings were not great, but a better set is recommended. The soundpost may have to be adjusted. The bow is worthless, but functional. The case useful and does the job. Most importantly, the violin itself does not sound bad at all, it has a strong tone, strong (but very lightweight construction and easy playability if set up properly. I have no complaints in that department. A quality instrument for the price-a great first fiddle.

This instrument is a great value and a smart economic choice for parents who would rather not shell out $200 for something that will end up as kindling wood or in the bathtub to see how long it will float! All children should have a chance to learn with at least a decent instrument.

The proof in in the pudding: go to the site above and hear the instrument as it sounds. I use it more than my more expensive instrument, as the sound is fuller.

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