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Stentor, 4-String Violin, Brown,Red (1500 4/4)
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Brand | Stentor |
Color | Brown,Red |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.25 x 31.5 x 11 inches |
Top Material Type | Spruce |
Back Material Type | Maple |
String Material Type | Bronze |
Finish Type | Lacquer,Polished |
Instrument | Violin |
Item Weight | 4.5 Pounds |
Operation Mode | Hand |
About this item
- Hand crafted with fine-grained solid spruce top
- Solid maple back
- Full ebony fittings. Composite tailpiece integral adjusters
- Carved, maple neck
- Rope core strings
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Product information
Item Weight | 4.5 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 6.25 x 31.5 x 11 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B002021HIK |
Item model number | 1500 4/4 |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #35,641 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #80 in Acoustic Violins |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 1, 2009 |
Back Material | Maple |
Color Name | Brown,Red |
String Gauge | Other |
String Material | Bronze |
Top Material | Spruce |
Number of Strings | 4 |
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Hand crafted with fine-grained solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides, inlaid Purling, full ebony fittings, hardwood chin rest, super sensitive red label strings, alloy Tailpiece with four string adjusters, nylon tailpiece loop. Polished warm brown lacquer finish. Outfits include octagonal wood horsehair bow with ebony frog, lightweight canvas covered case with instrument blanket and exterior shoulder rest pocket(violin/viola) or padded backpack bag (cello/bass).
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For beginners | 3.8 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Craftsmanship | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Sound quality | 3.5 | — | — | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Value for money | — | 3.1 | 3.8 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | KK Music Store | KK Music Store |
instrument | Violin | Violin, Cello | Violin | Cello | Violin | Violin |
size | — | — | — | 4/4 Size | 4/4 | 4/4 |
number of strings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
operation mode | Hand | Hand | Hand | Hand | Manual | Manual |
top material | Spruce | Spruce | Spruce | Spruce | Spruce | Spruce |
back material | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple |
string material | Bronze | Bronze | Bronze | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, value, and appearance of the violin. For example, they mention it's an excellent student model, has a nice tone, and is well worth the money. That said, some complain about the strings breaking easily and the sound quality being poor.
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Customers like the quality of the violin. They say it's a high quality student model, the bow has good quality, and the rosin is cheap. The violin itself seems fine and sounds fantastic. The case is a good serviceable one that protects the violin well and has room for accessories. The finish is not bad, though it is slighly glossy for their liking.
"...The bow is really quite serviceable and actually has a quality winding. It's wood, not fiberglass, which I think is vastly superior...." Read more
"...So while a new case might be recommended, this is a great beginner's violin, fantastic for those just trying out in violin, and pretty decent for..." Read more
"...The bow has good quality but the rosin is cheap, however it works good for the bow; and the case is formidable, very good and solid, with a pocket..." Read more
"...strokes on A and it's just a resonate sound box with no quality of any imaginable amount...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the violin. They mention that it has a nice resonance, and the tone improved considerably after they put on a set of Pirastro Tonica. Some say that the violin is playable and does not prevent students from learning.
"...It has a tone and playability that will not prevent your student from learning, nor will it encourage bad habits...." Read more
"...The finish is very beautiful and it produces a decent sound. The bridge isn't fantastic, but it doesn't affect the sound too much...." Read more
"It does what I expect a violin to do and it has a nice sound...." Read more
"...When simply plucking them, the A string especially has an unpleasant tone to it, even when it is in tune...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the violin. They mention that it is well worth the money, has a remarkable quality, and is affordable for students to use. The tone belies its price point, and it plays well. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...When properly set up (more on this in a minute), it has a tone that belies its price point...." Read more
"...The bow has good quality but the rosin is cheap, however it works good for the bow; and the case is formidable, very good and solid, with a pocket..." Read more
"...There have been absolutely no problems with it at all. I took it to a reputable luthier to look it over shortly after receiving it...." Read more
"At a $170.00 dollars this kit is a great buy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the violin. They mention that it is beautiful, elegant, and the case seems nice. Some say that the violin still makes a beautiful tone, and that everything looks fine in the replacement package. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and appearance of this affordable stringed instrument.
"...The finish is very beautiful and it produces a decent sound. The bridge isn't fantastic, but it doesn't affect the sound too much...." Read more
"...Beside that, the looks it has is stunning, any person I showed it to him/her, that person falls in love with it...." Read more
"...on the bow were cheap but not so bad, (Red Label), and the bow is very good looking and produces as good a sound as a very expensive Purnambuco and..." Read more
"...The case seems nice, at least I really like it. It's a dark red, and well cushioned...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the strings of the stringed instruments. They mention that the strings keep breaking, the sound quality is very poor, and the spacing on the bridge is uneven. Some customers also say that the G string snapped in the first month. Overall, customers recommend replacing the strings with better ones.
"...The strings are new and will stretch at first, and will need to be retuned every few minutes for a while...." Read more
"...Shipping strings aren’t great..." Read more
"...It has been helping me to learn at home in the free time. The strings are not the best but you can always get better quality strings like Dominant's..." Read more
"...Edit: Ok, so one of the strings popped out of the tailpiece/fine tuner...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the stringed instruments. They mention that it broke right away, cracked in a few weeks, and had broken strings and hairs. Some customers also report that the bow came damaged and was shattered.
"...Today, the bow snapped during regular use. I still give it 5 stars because I feel you're buying the violin here, and it's a great value at that...." Read more
"...Suddenly, the whole wood brdige piece jumps off from the violin, when I picked it up I thought it was broken, but it was okay, nothing broken, so..." Read more
"...The case is a good serviceable one, protects the violin well and has room for accessories...." Read more
"...Totally busted.I was so upset, and tried to receive a new one and they were prompt but apparently I can't unless I have a warranty...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the violin's tuning. They mention that the pegs are loose and the materials of the bridge and tuning peg are poor. The violin needs to constantly be re-tuned, and the pegging would slip out of tune at first. They also mention that they have some problems with the tuner and that the adjustment is tricky.
"...If it's in the wrong spot, the instrument will sound flat. Adjusting this is tricky and you probably want a professional luthier to do it for..." Read more
"...WHEN A NEW VIOLIN IS PURCHASED, THE STRINGS WON'T STAY IN TUNE...." Read more
"Will return this because never tunes up, first day I'm using it I don't think the product is in it's proper form...." Read more
"...It looks good and is easy to tune. Cheap beginner violins are notorious for screeching--particularly on the E-string...." Read more
Customers have issues with the stability of the stringed instruments. They mention that the pegs and ropes do not stay in place, the strings do not keep taut, and the bow does not hold up to tightening.
"...There are a couple hairs that just don't tighten and hang loose, otherwise it seems good enough to get you started...." Read more
"...about wood shavings inside the instrument, and a bow that does not hold up to tightening, among other "issues." For the price, if you or..." Read more
"...We did have an issue with the pegs staying in place but we just had to push them in really tight...." Read more
"...However, these things must be able to tune (D would not stay in place)..." Read more
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Two years ago my oldest decided he wanted to play violin in school. I bought him a Mendini MV300 which, while certainly not a premium instrument, was enough to pique his interest once set up. However, that instrument required a lot of love before it was in condition to play, including work on the nut to bring the action down a bit, bridge work, and I even had to mess with the soundpost a bit. It plays better, but it will always be an instrument that is overly limiting. So when kid #2 decided to play the violin as well, I was able to draw off that experience, and it led me to this instrument. As before, I decided to buy after comparing rental terms with the purchase price.
Now a fair word of caution...this is NOT a professional-level or even an advanced-level instrument. To judge it on those terms would be unfair and to do the product a disservice. What this IS, however, is an instrument that will not get in the way of a student learning the violin.
First, on the concept of buying an outfit. BEWARE of package deals that offer you everything under the sun, especially if it comes at a price point that a simple violin+bow+case only barely matches. The dollars you are spending on a giant outfit are dollars that are NOT going into the violin, and in the music world, quality comes with price. Simply put, you want the violin to be the major price component of anything you buy. That money is buying you better tonewood (all wood is NOT the same...you want real solid spruce for the top because of its density and tonal qualities), ebony fittings (in particular the fingerboard but also the pegs) and good craftsmanship.
This Stentor violin (which is a Stentor II) offers this to you. Granted, it's not an antique, nor is it a professional-level rig, but it is something that isn't going to block a student from learning. When properly set up (more on this in a minute), it has a tone that belies its price point. Simply put, it's eminently playable and represents a major value for the money. Moreover, it has staying power...it will remain a good instrument throughout the student's learning path, at least to advanced stages.
That isn't to say you have no part to play in this. PLEASE PLEASE take the time to get this instrument set up correctly in the few weeks or so after receiving it. I say few weeks because some adjustments, like string height, are more subjective than others. But main things to consider:
-The peg box. The pegs are cut in a cone shape and fit through the peg box. This shape is intended to create resistance so the strings do not come loose. An easy way to see if the construction is sound is to look at the hole in the peg box opposite of each peg...the end of the peg should be flush with the opposite side of the peg box. If it isn't, the pegs need to be reshaped. In my experience this is the main reason why pegs slip.
-The soundpost. Placement of the soundpost is key. If it's in the wrong spot, the instrument will sound flat. Adjusting this is tricky and you probably want a professional luthier to do it for you.
-The nut. This is the raised section right behind the peg box through which the strings fit (in little grooves) on their way to the bridge. An overly high nut means the string height is high and consequently requires more effort to push down. Lowering the nut will lower the action. My rule of thumb is that the string should be one string diameter over the fingerboard. However, this may be personal preference and some people prefer higher string actions.
-The bridge. This is something you could do yourself if you're handy with wood. Mainly, the bridge needs to be perpendicular to the violin body. The feet of the bridge need to be curved so it is sitting flat on the top of the violin. If the bridge is leaning or if the feet aren't flush, the vibrations will not be transmitted efficiently to the body of the violin. Examine the bridge and make certain it's not warped, and in particular that it's in the right location (it should be lined up with the little notches in the middle of the F holes).
-The strings. This rig includes Red Label strings which are....fine, I guess. They will stand up to a beginner whaling on them. But for tonal quality, I found best results from synthetic core strings. Dominant is the favorite, though I have a soft spot in my heart for D'Addario Pro Arte Nylon core. Note that strings are not a trivial investment, but it's the single component you can add that will make the instrument sound like it cost hundreds of dollars more.
For the instrument I received, the peg box was perfect. I did need to adjust the bridge a bit, but overall and for a mail-order instrument...this thing arrived pretty much in 100% condition. I didn't have to spend hours setting it up.
All this talk and I didn't mention the other components. The bow is really quite serviceable and actually has a quality winding. It's wood, not fiberglass, which I think is vastly superior. The frog is also ebony, speaking to the overall quality of this product set. As for the case, it's handy and sturdy, though there isn't much room inside the case for accessories like rosin or strings. An instrument cover is included with the case. Use it.
Now then, next steps (and I apologize for this review dragging on so long, but buying a violin is NOT a trivial exercise). Buy new rosin (I prefer the Super Sensitive brand, light), as the rosin included here isn't much good. And even though the Red Label strings are...OK, buy some synthetic core strings or at the very least some D'Addario Preludes. It will make a difference. Note well that new strings (including the ones that come on this instrument) will stretch over days and even a week or so before they settle down...so you will need to retune very regularly over that time frame.
So takeaway - this is a superior instrument for the student, and in fact it's probably the best in class. I found the construction to be very good (yes, it's made in China. But it's evidently made in the part of China that doesn't make cheap flip flops.) with no sign of hasty mass production. The varnish was evenly and properly applied, and there were no loose joints, chips, cracks, etc. It has a tone and playability that will not prevent your student from learning, nor will it encourage bad habits. In sum...it's a very good instrument.
But beyond that, this is a pretty good violin. The finish is very beautiful and it produces a decent sound. The bridge isn't fantastic, but it doesn't affect the sound too much. And with a GOOD, REPUTABLE music store nearby, it can be fixed.
The violin comes with a bow, okay case, and some rosin.
The case comes with two straps and there are three "U" shaped clips on the case so there are many ways it can be worn. There is also a handle on the front so it can be held as well. The inside is fairly cushy, so a hard bump may damage the violin some, and you must, MUST be careful taking out the bow, since the hairs have (twice) gotten caught in the clip and had to be cut since they were so damaged. So while a new case might be recommended, this is a great beginner's violin, fantastic for those just trying out in violin, and pretty decent for those that are on a tight budget, yet definitely want to play.
This instrument is great; amoung tons of chinese brands and products, you can feel the quality of this one. It is solid, the makes are good and the material is what they describe. It is one of the most expensive from its category, but believe me it worths any penny. It has been helping me to learn at home in the free time. The strings are not the best but you can always get better quality strings like Dominant's, but before you spend that money the ones it comes with can help you to understand and practice the basics. When you can already play better, you can change them and the sound will be infinite better.
Almost 7 months and I am starting to practice and play "Nearer my god to thee". Takes time, you need to be patience, but slowly you will see the results.
The bow has good quality but the rosin is cheap, however it works good for the bow; and the case is formidable, very good and solid, with a pocket for your shoulder rest.
What else you need beside what the pack offers? Basically you'll need a violin mute (to avoid your neighbors kill you, it has a strong voice), a shoulder rest (if your neck is large), a tuner (The're many cheap here in Amazon), and a couple of soft flannels, one to clean the violin after each rehearsal and one for your neck to avoid get scratched by the violin's button and chin rest bracket.
Beside that, the looks it has is stunning, any person I showed it to him/her, that person falls in love with it.
Edit: Added a couple of pics of mine, for those asking about the color. It is not as red as the promotional pics shows; it is kinda light brown, but still a beauty piece.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015
This instrument is great; amoung tons of chinese brands and products, you can feel the quality of this one. It is solid, the makes are good and the material is what they describe. It is one of the most expensive from its category, but believe me it worths any penny. It has been helping me to learn at home in the free time. The strings are not the best but you can always get better quality strings like Dominant's, but before you spend that money the ones it comes with can help you to understand and practice the basics. When you can already play better, you can change them and the sound will be infinite better.
Almost 7 months and I am starting to practice and play "Nearer my god to thee". Takes time, you need to be patience, but slowly you will see the results.
The bow has good quality but the rosin is cheap, however it works good for the bow; and the case is formidable, very good and solid, with a pocket for your shoulder rest.
What else you need beside what the pack offers? Basically you'll need a violin mute (to avoid your neighbors kill you, it has a strong voice), a shoulder rest (if your neck is large), a tuner (The're many cheap here in Amazon), and a couple of soft flannels, one to clean the violin after each rehearsal and one for your neck to avoid get scratched by the violin's button and chin rest bracket.
Beside that, the looks it has is stunning, any person I showed it to him/her, that person falls in love with it.
Edit: Added a couple of pics of mine, for those asking about the color. It is not as red as the promotional pics shows; it is kinda light brown, but still a beauty piece.
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I feel that it is a very nice instrument and it should last me a long time .
J’ai acheté ce violon 4/4 taille adulte pour débuter l’apprentissage du violon.
Il est fourni dans une boîte pour le protéger, celle-ci contient 3 ouvertures, la plus grande avec l’archet et le violon ainsi qu’un colophane.
Une autre ouverture pour y ranger l’epauliere ( non fournie )
Une autre pour poser le violon quand on joue, le temps d’une pause par exemple.
Il est très beau, l’archet est de qualité et les cordes sont plutôt bonnes. Pour débuter, rien à redire il est vraiment pratique. Il contient l’essentiel pour apprendre, je ne peux que vous le conseiller !
Reviewed in France on May 7, 2023
J’ai acheté ce violon 4/4 taille adulte pour débuter l’apprentissage du violon.
Il est fourni dans une boîte pour le protéger, celle-ci contient 3 ouvertures, la plus grande avec l’archet et le violon ainsi qu’un colophane.
Une autre ouverture pour y ranger l’epauliere ( non fournie )
Une autre pour poser le violon quand on joue, le temps d’une pause par exemple.
Il est très beau, l’archet est de qualité et les cordes sont plutôt bonnes. Pour débuter, rien à redire il est vraiment pratique. Il contient l’essentiel pour apprendre, je ne peux que vous le conseiller !
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Reviewed in Italy on October 26, 2022
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