Stentor SR1400 Violinset 4/4

I just wanted to start playing violin, as it was something I wanted to do as a child (now I'm over 30).

I wanted something cheap that could sound quite good, and after reading reviews it looked that this would do the job.

I bought it, and my teacher was quite surprised of it's sound despite it's price. After changing the strings for 1 set of pirastro tonica sound improved a lot more thatn it was before.

About the materials I can't tell much as I'm not an expert but it looks like the wood it is made off is quite cheap but sounds pretty good.

The knobs where the strings are attached at the top, at first I had to tune it once a week, but after a year or so I almost have not to tune it, it remains unmobile.

After 2 years, I'm still using it and I'm happy with it.
I just play it for fun and it is all I need.

It comes with a case to store it with straps to put on back, a bow and a rosin. The rosin I found it to be useless, at second day I thew the rosin to the bin.

I recommend buying a separate rosin+strings

I purchased this violin several years ago with the aim of learning the basics and to get a better understanding of the instrument in general. This instrument certainly didn't disappoint and indeed it exceeded all my expectations.

The build quality is extremely good for instrument at any price point. The violin is solidly constructed and very beautifully finished. In the five or so years that I've owned it I have encountered no problems whatsoever.

The sound quality is also very very nice, though sadly I'm afraid my playing does not do it justice!

Overall I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this violin to anybody considering taking up the instrument or buying one for their child.

Had never played violin before buying this one. You just pop in the bridge and it sounds great even intonation wise. I'd go as far as saying this is a great fiddler for amateurs even. I've had it for over a year now and it taught me all I know about this playing skill. The micro tuners are fantastic! When it comes to the finish, the one I got specifically is beyond beautiful and the only down side would be what guitar players call the fretboard, even though there are no frets, because it seems to lose black paint overtime. At this price point it is acceptable to not have well treated wood on all parts.