ite] Ry BUYING GUIDE www.beAmusician.inwom HINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING A VIOLIN Check the quality of wood. Better the quality, Better will be the sound. Make sure there are no cracks on the body of your violin. Check, the finger board is smooth without any bumps, so fingers can slide easily while playing. Pegs should be good quality. Not too tight or loose, so they can hold strings well in place while playing and tuning. The bow should be archedby default, when viewed from side. And straight, when viewed from frog end. fA ake mt Me’ao OME RECOMMENDED VIOLINS 1. Havana MV1412F Pros: Cons: Good for 5,000 price range for beginners Decent quality Loud and sweet voice Comes with a bow, case, chinrest and Rosin Low Bass + Strings and Rosin are to be upgraded soon (which is there for most of low priced violins) 2. Granada GVA - 1 Pros: Decent sounding violin Great for beginners considering the price range of around Rs 4,000 Get Manufacturing defect guarantee from Bajaao.com (ask details before buying) Cons: + Average built quality Might come with a non-branded strings and have to be upgraded (which is there for most of low priced violins) &)ao OME RECOMMENDED VIOLINS 3. Cecilio 200 4/4 (Select 4/4 as it comes in other sizes also) Pros: + Great Violin Nice finish Comes with D’Addario strings, 2 bows, tuner, chinrest, rosin and case Cons: Not that great tone as compared to Cecilio 500 or 800 (pro category) Too expensive in Indian market (actual price should be 7-8k but in India it is available for 10k) 4. Trinity VO1 Pros: Cheapest good quality violin recommended for beginners. Loud Sound Costs under Rs 5,000. Comes with hard case, bow, rosin and strings Cons: Strings need to be upgraded soon Pegs might need waxing sometimes during tuning initially &)ao OME RECOMMENDED VIOLINS 5. Kadence Violins Pros: Easily available in Indian market Good violin for beginners under Rs 5000 Comes with Bow, Rosin and hard case cover Cons: Built Quality is average Some models produce loud squeaking sound 6. Hofner Violins Pros: Great Brand for violins German manufactured violins with durable built Good tone and built quality Cons: Slightly expensive for Indian market for beginners