Thomann Student Violinset 4/4

Considering the very low price point it is made under, they have made a violin which actually sounds surprisingly acceptable (considering low expectations) with a somewhat thin and compressed but clear sound, which is not offensive to listen to. Once I exchanged the included strings for quality strings and I used a better bow the violin sounded more open and better. Obviously the quality and aesthetics are basic but it plays acceptably.

Built wise to reduce costs uses a soft type of wood because the violin is very light. I like the fact that the varnish is very light and matte, which makes it less pretty, but also I believe allows the violin to express more. I hate when cheap violins are encased in heavy plastic varnish just to make them look nice and shiny, but then the sound suffers.

I did have a problem with the E string peg, which at first was extremely stiff and then quickly became too loose and suddenly kept slipping out every time I had to tune it (soft wood and weak tolerances) making playing impossible. I tried peg wax but that did not work, so I had to resort to ground Diatomaceous earth power to provide enough grit to get it to stick.

The included case is cheap and basic and the bow is fiberglass, but they both work acceptably like the included violin.

This type of violin is for kids or those who just want to try out playing a violin for a very low price. For the very low cost it delivers a lot and is very competitive in its price sector…but with obvious limitations beyond the basics in trying to produce an instrument on such a tight budget. For anyone remotely serious (even a beginner) I would recommend investing a few hundred more and getting something better made with proper quality (better denser wood) which will provide longer term satisfaction both in build quality and sound.

This might be the heading put by many people. But it is true. As a beginner I do not even know how to handle a bow or a violin. But it took me only two days to get adapted.

Initially, I was a bit devastated as sound is not coming through the strings. I tightened them and broken a string (That new I am). But later I put the rosin to the bow. I also got a extra rosin with the package.

The broken strings are later replaced by Thomann for free. The service of Thomann is the best of many online portals which I have used before. You can track your package easily and the customer care is also at the tips of your fingers, who messages instantly.

Thank you Thomann, you have made my initial experience with the instrument fruitful.

* The decrease in a star rating is because, it would be even helpful if you have noted in the violin manual that initially the sound will not be produced until rosin is applied as this is for the beginners.

I am an absolute beginner so I don't know the difference between a student violin and a Stradivarius. I have seen pros playing with cheap violins and make excellent sound so I know a high price tag doesn't necessarily impact the quality of sound.
This violin is all I need now, the sound is crisp and loud. The build quality seems top notch both body and arm. The tuning pegs stay in place and the fine tuners make it easy for any small adjustments to be made on the fly and not mess with the main pegs.
One small accessory that made it way better was the shoulder rest. It makes playing a lot more enjoyable and comfortable. Not this Violins fault though since every pro I see uses one sort or the other to bring the instrument a bit closer to the jaw.

With this violin you get a soft case, a bow and a rosin, which is great for this price, but the violin is poorly made. If you look at the pegs or the f-holes you can see imperfections. The sound of the violin is good enough for a beginner.
The bow isn't very good, but it's usable. I've tried it with a different one and it sounded better. The strings that come with it are quite bad. One snapped after a week of playing. Still at this price I didn't expect it to be anything better. You can start learning violin with this pack, but I would recommend investing in a better violin even for a complete beginner.