Best acoustic violins for beginners

BI India Tech BureauDec 4, 2021, 23:00 IST

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These days it’s not difficult to buy acoustic violins as there are plenty of options easily available online. If you can’t visit a music store you can still find a good acoustic violin online. There are options for beginners, professional players and even kids who are just starting out. You also get a range of options in terms of the make, design and type of violin. There are different budget options too.

If you’re looking for an acoustic violin, here are the best ones you can buy.

Sergio Tordini 4/4 Full Size Acoustic Violin

The Sergio Tordini acoustic violin is a 4/4 full size violin that you can go for. It features a solid spruce top and maple side and back. The violin comes with ebony pegs, chin rest and fingerboard, and Brazilwood bow with white horsehair. In addition to the violin and bow, you also get a lightweight foam fitting soft case. In terms of specifics, the violin weighs 528 grams and it measures 60 x 22 x 4 cm. The Sergio Tordini acoustic violin is available in brown colour, and it’s ideal for professional players.

The violin Store Student Violin

If you want a violin for kids, then you can go for this one offered by The violin Store. It’s a ¼ size violin which makes it suitable for kids aged between nine and 11. The violin is made of wood with a maple back, and it features a highly carved interior for lightweight comfort. It also has a superior bow construction that helps in reducing hand fatigue. In addition to the violin and bow, The violin Store also offers a soft case along with it. This violin can be purchased for kids who are just starting out to learn the musical instrument.

Kadence Vivaldi 4/4 Electric Violin

This is an electric 4/4 full size violin from Kadence. Since it’s an electric violin, you can plug it to an amplifier or a compatible speaker. Electric violins are different from classical violins and are recommended for playing music genres like jazz or rock. In terms of design, the Kadence electric violin comes in a sleek finish and in a dark brown colour. It is slightly heavy though weighing 1.3 kg. Along with the electric violin and bow, you also get a rosin, and hard case with it.

Havana Violin

This is another 4/4 full size affordable violin that you can go for. The Havana violin is made of solid maple, ebony fingerboard and pegs. It also features painted sides and neck. The violin comes with a case, bridge, rosin, bow and cover cloth as well so it makes for a good value for money option. There’s also a free Havana shoulder rest that you get with this violin. The Havana violin measures 10.16 x 10.16 x 91.44 cm, and it weighs 2.34 kgs. This violin is recommended for professional players as well as beginners.

Kadence Vivaldi Violin VIV101

The Kadence Vivaldi Violin VIV101 is a 4/4 full size violin in a classic design. It comes with a maple body and an ebony fingerboard which makes it suitable for long term use. It also features a spruce top, and stainless steel strings. The violin also features a glossy body and a wood bow with unbleached hair. There’s a lightweight hard case that comes along with the violin, and you also get a bow, and rosin. The Kadence Vivaldi Violin VIV101 weighs 1.5 kgs, and measures 78 x 27 x 13 cm.

JUAREZ Legnò Violin

This is a budget-friendly option for a 4/4 full size violin. It features a black wood fingerboard, chinrest and pegs as well. The violin also has a metal tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners. You get a red wood bow with unbleached genuine horsehair along with the violin. The top board of the violin is made with spruce, while the backboard is made of solid maple. The JUAREZ Legnò Violin is ideal for both professionals and beginners.

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