Description
The Klaus Mueller Etude violin, set up to exacting specifications right here in our Tucson workshop, is ready to practice when you are! Crafted from fine spruce, maple, and ebony, the Etude is a popular choice among parents and teachers for its good projection, ease of playability, and resonant, even tone. Our experienced luthiers adjust each violin with utmost care and attention to detail, making the Klaus Mueller Etude violin an exceptional value.
Klaus Mueller Etude violins are hand-carved from well-chosen tone woods. Spruce top of defined medium grain. Inlaid purfling. Two piece maple back with medium to broad flame. Ribs and scroll similar to back. Finished in a spirit varnish of a warm reddish-brown. Each violin is professionally shop adjusted by our experienced, in-house luthiers, to assure excellent playability. Outfit includes rosin, your choice of strings, case and bow. Made in China.
Fittings:
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- Ebony fingerboard, pegs, and endbutton
- Composite tailpiece, with four built-in string adjusters
- Guarneri ebony chinrest
- D’Addario Prelude strings, Thomastik Dominant strings, or D’Adarrio Zyex strings
Standard outfit includes:
Upgrade options:
- Strings: D’Addario Zyex, Thomastik Dominant
- Bow: Stefano Composite, Arco Nouveau, CodaBow Prodigy
- Case: Kyoto, Bobelock Half Moon
bka (verified owner) –
while i generally recommend renting in the early stages as kids can size up quickly, when a student does decide to buy as a beginner, or wants to save money, this is the model on the top of my list for a cheap starter instrument.
over the years, several of my students have purchased these violins (and violas), but as one came in with a new half size last week, i thought i’d go ahead and review it now.
set up was correct. everything works properly. sound is surprisingly rich for such a small and cheap instrument. it was replacing a more expensive 1/4 size from a popular student brand, so technically it could be considered a “downgrade”, but it sure doesn’t feel like one.
the little student was so excited that she started practicing a lot more and even gave her violin a name! 🙂
many bargain brands found online elsewhere have terrible reputations and the quality is hit or miss, meaning it is common for them to need “repairs” even when new, which is very disappointing for a beginner. this is not that kind of instrument. on the ones my students have purchased, pegs hold properly, fine tuners are functional, bridge height is reasonably accurate, nut height is correct, sound post stays up, etc…
the one time a student did have an issue, swstrings immediately replaced it with no hassle. (they had purchased this brand of bow alone, and it had a defect where the hair attaches to the frog.)
cheaper instruments also tend to be less durable, but a couple of these violins have been passed down through multiple students in my studio and have held up quite well.
so, if you have heard that a violin under $300 is always a VSO and should be avoided… while generally true, the klaus mueller etude is one of two exceptions i have encountered.
highly recommended for beginners or those on a tight budget.
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