OkaY herE Are Sum Review Of VioLins!

MANUFACTURER:Stentor Conservatoire
PRICE: USD $299

For a beginning student, the Conservatoire provides a stalwart and reliable starter fiddle. The craftsmanship, although clumsy in spots (thick varnish, rough carving on the scroll and f-holes, and slightly inconsistent purfling), doesn’t detract from the sound of the violin. We detected slight wolf tones but found this instrument very playable, with a warm, balanced tone. Replacing the chin rest and tailpiece would enhance the look and feel of the violin tremendously, and could be done cheaply. If you know of a student looking for an inexpensive violin, this is a good outfit.