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title: "Mendini By Cecilio Violin - MV500+92D - Size 4/4 (Full Size), Black Solid Wood - Flamed, 1-Piece Violins w/Case, Tuner, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin, Bridge & Strings - Adult, Kids"
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# Lightweight hard case with backpack straps Full-size 4/4 maple violin Hand-carved 1-piece flamed maple back Mendini By Cecilio Violin - MV500+92D - Size 4/4 (Full Size), Black Solid Wood - Flamed, 1-Piece Violins w/Case, Tuner, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin, Bridge & Strings - Adult, Kids

**Brand:** cecilio
**Price:** € 545.88
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage with elegance and precision — the Mendini MV500+92D is your all-in-one symphony starter!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mendini By Cecilio Violin - MV500+92D - Size 4/4 (Full Size), Black Solid Wood - Flamed, 1-Piece Violins w/Case, Tuner, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin, Bridge & Strings - Adult, Kids by cecilio
- **How much does it cost?** € 545.88 with free shipping
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## Best For

- cecilio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cecilio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Comfort:** Adjustable padded shoulder rest designed for hours of comfortable practice and performance.
- • **Perfect Fit for All:** Full-size 4/4 violin tailored for adults and kids with easy size measurement guide to ensure the ideal playing experience.
- • **Complete Starter Kit:** Includes 2 bows, extra strings, rosin, shoulder rest, and chromatic tuner with metronome—everything to hit the right note from day one.
- • **Masterful Craftsmanship:** Hand-carved 1-piece flamed maple back and neck for rich resonance and timeless elegance.
- • **Travel-Ready Protection:** Durable, lightweight hard case with backpack and shoulder straps for stylish, secure transport anywhere.

## Overview

The Mendini By Cecilio MV500+92D is a full-size 4/4 violin crafted from hand-carved flamed maple and spruce, delivering warm, rich tones ideal for beginners and intermediate players. This all-inclusive kit features dual bows, extra strings, rosin, an adjustable shoulder rest, and a chromatic tuner with metronome, all housed in a lightweight, backpack-style hard case. Designed for both adults and kids, it combines professional-grade materials with ergonomic comfort and portability, making it the perfect choice for aspiring musicians ready to make their mark.

## Description

Violin Parts From the ManufacturerAll of our violins are handcrafted instruments that are tested at our factory and inspected again by skilled technicians at our Los Angeles distribution center prior to shipping. Please read the setup and tuning instructions carefully after receiving the violin. It will help you understand how to set up and tune the violin.Violin Owner's ManualExposure to sudden changes in temperature and humidity can affect your violin. Avoid direct, extended exposure to: sunlight, rain, heaters, or air conditioners. Violins are delicate instruments and can be damaged easily if not handled with care. The violin needs to be assembled and tuned prior to playing. We recommend first time players to seek assistance from an instructor. If an instructor is not available, follow these steps below. Bridge Setting Up the BridgeThe bridge is a very important piece because it transmits the sound of the violin. The tension between the strings and the top of the violin keeps the bridge in place. Bridges are not glued on the instruments. Keep in mind that not all players have the same size hands and fingers making the size of the bridge different for every player. The bridge can be customized by a violin luthier in order to draw out a better tone from the violin. If the bridge is not set, follow these simple instructions. First, position the bridge with higher side of the bridge under the lowest string, the G string. Tilt the bridge up under the strings toward the tailpiece and set it at a 90-degree angle. If the bridge cannot be tilted, the strings are too tight. Loosen the strings slowly and just enough to hold the bridge in place. Align the feet of the bridge with the two notches of the "F" holes and align the bridge evenly with the fingerboard. Evenly spaced out the strings on the bridge. To tighten the strings, turn the pegs clockwise while pushing them towards the peg box for better grip and stability. If the pegs are slipping, use peg drop oil to lock the pegs in place or use rosin powder as a substitution.Applying Rosin Cake on the BowKeep in mind, the bow must be tightened and rosined in order to produce a sound on the violin. Also do not touch the hair on the bow since the oils from the skin can damage the hair.To tighten the hair, tighten the screw below the frog. Be careful to not over tighten the bow. Ideally, the distance between the hair and the lowest curve on the bow is about a quarter inch (1/4"). It may vary to every player. The hair should have a slight bounce to it. Test the bow on the strings. A new rosin cake will be too smooth to apply to the hair. To turn the rosin to powder, take a pocketknife and cut three to four parallel lines on the rosin so that there will be texture to the rosin. Sandpaper is an alternative to help roughen the surface. Hold the frog on the bow and slowly rub the hair over the rosin from the frog to the tip of the bow. Be careful not to rub the bow too quickly. On a new bow, continue this process for approximately 5-10 minutes. Test the bow to determine if the rosin is adhering to the hair. If a clear pitch is emitted as the bow is drawn over the strings, play a few notes and its ready to go. If there is no tone or volume emitting from the strings the bow is not grabbing the strings enough to generate a note, try applying more rosin.TuningGradually tighten each string in the sequence of G-D-A-E. Starting with the thicker string is to prevent damages to the thinner A and E strings. Tighten one strings at a time, and only 1 to 2 notes higher. Do not tighten one string all the way to the desired pitch while leaving the other strings very loose. Doing so will create unequal pressure on the bridge causing it to fall. Generally, strings take time to wear/settle in. New strings tend to lose their tension quicker than older used strings. To accelerate the process of wearing in new strings, tune the strings to the desired pitch then slightly pull on the strings to stretch them out. After pulling on the string, most likely it will need to be re-tune. If the string pitch is sharp (high) loosen the string slightly until the string pitch is flat (low). Slightly tighten the peg until desired pitch is reach. Adjust the pegs to make larger adjustments and the fine tuners to make smaller adjustments. Shoulder Rest Attaching the Shoulder Rest (Available in size 4/4 to 1/10)First, loosen the screws on the back of the shoulder rest. Then adjust the feet to length of the lower bout of the violin. Tighten the screws back to hold position. The feet of the shoulder rest clamp on the edges of the lower bout of the violin. Gently spread the feet to fit over the edge and snap in place.Slippery PegsThe pegs can shrink or expand due to the temperature and humidity changes. When the peg shrink, it will not fit the peg hole as well as they were originally made. It will leave a little gap between the peg and peg hole. This is why the pegs slip. Simply apply the rosin powder or peg drop oil on the pegs and peg hole. This will fill the little gap in between and increase friction. New strings will require some stretching before they settle in and hold pitch. Slightly pull the strings upwards to accelerate the settling in process. Keep in mind that adjusting the pegs make larger adjustments and the fine tuners make smaller adjustments. Periodically, check the violin's tune. Depending on the weather (temperature and humidity level), the amount of time and type of playing, the violin may need to be re-tune. In ideal conditions, this would not be necessary.

Review: Excellent Violin. Strongly recommend - So I (as a beginner) just ordered the violin because of the good to very good customer reviews here As it turned out, I wasn't disappointed at all! The sound is very warm and it is very light and very well made My violin teacher and friends of mine, all of whom can play very well, have all tested them extensively and all have come to the conclusion that it is a perfectly coordinated violin. I have to say it is a lot of fun for me as a newcomer and is easy to play
Review: I've had this violin for about 3 months now. Let me get started that the violin itself is great, I didn't have any problems with it so far. Out of the box, the finish was flawless, there were no dings or any imperfections. While the finish colour is a bit different than it's displayed, it's great looking nevertheless. But what visually impressed me the most is the back: the flame is incredible (high grade no doubt). Can't really comment on the tone since I don't have anything to compare with, and I'm using cheap strings, but I can't complain. Now the extras are hit or miss: -Bows: They work. I'm no expert, hence I don't know whether they're good or bad, but they seem to be doing the trick -Rosin: Different than displayed. Decent quality (again, I'm not an expert) -Tuner: Horrible. It's off by a full semitone. I checked it against a digital piano, a bunch of other tuners, and all of them agree that this tuner is off -Strings: Also horrible. The high E string breaks almost instantly -Bridge: Extra bridge is a nice touch. Since I broke the first one (my fault), the second one didn't go to waste -Shoulder rest: It's OK, but I recommend getting a comfier one -Chin rest: It really depends from person to person. The one included is a standard one. I had to get a different type -Case: No complaints there Although some extras weren't great, they are extras. Hence the 5/5 rating

## Features

- ELEGANT DESIGN: As beautiful as most stringed musical instruments, this violin for kids and adults has a hand-carved 1-piece maple back, neck and sides. A beautiful varnish finish and inlaid purfling.
- 4/4 VIOLIN LEARNING KIT INCLUDES: 2 bows, extra set of violin strings, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding and a chromatic string tuner with metronome. Comes with lightweight hard case fashioned with backpack and shoulder straps.
- THE RIGHT SIZE: To measure which size violin is best, measure from the neck to the middle of your left-hand palm (as if holding an invisible violin in straight outstretched arm). Consult table below.
- GREAT VIOLIN FOR BEGINNERS & ADVANCED MUSICIANS: Ideal stringed musical instrument for any student or experienced player. The set includes all the necessities to start learning how to play.
- HANDLE WITH CARE: The violin fiddle kit, like most band & orchestra musical instruments, is delicate. Please note the bridge will not be setup to avoid damage during shipping. NOTE: Tuning pegs must be handled with care and pushed in when adjusting.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002026DLG |
| Back Material | Maple |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Battery type | Zinc Carbon |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Color Name | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,655) |
| Date First Available | 18 August 2012 |
| Item Weight | 2.27 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 4/4MV500+92D |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 55.88 x 21.08 x 3.81 cm; 2.27 kg |
| Proficiency Level | intermediate |
| Size | Size: 4/4 (Full Size) |
| String Material | Maple |
| Top Material | Spruce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mendini by Cecilio
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 55.9 x 21.1 x 3.8 centimeters
- **Size:** Size: 4/4 (Full Size)
- **Top material type:** Spruce

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why doesn’t my instrument make sound?**
A: BOW: You must rosin the bow before use so it can produce sound. Floss the bow with rosin for at least 5-10 minutes until you see the white powder come out from the horse hair before it can make a sound.

**Q: Why doesn’t my instrument stay in tune?**
A: SLIPPING PEGS: The pegs may shrink or expand due to peg drops. Simply apply rosin powder or peg drop oil on the pegs and peg holes. This will fill the little gaps and increase friction.

**Q: Why is the back of the neck unfinished?**
A: The back of the neck of a violin, viola is supposed to remain unfinished. This allows for rapid transition from one note to another. Varnish would get gummy when your hands are sweaty, and would wear off from time to time.

**Q: How To Care For Your Bow?**
A: 1.Pls always loosen the bow hair after playing to prevent warping. 2.Gently turn the screw counter clockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten before you play. 3.Work the rosin back-and-forth along the bow hair from the frog to the tip.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Violin. Strongly recommend
*by B***A on 14 November 2022*

So I (as a beginner) just ordered the violin because of the good to very good customer reviews here As it turned out, I wasn't disappointed at all! The sound is very warm and it is very light and very well made My violin teacher and friends of mine, all of whom can play very well, have all tested them extensively and all have come to the conclusion that it is a perfectly coordinated violin. I have to say it is a lot of fun for me as a newcomer and is easy to play

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 21 October 2015*

I've had this violin for about 3 months now. Let me get started that the violin itself is great, I didn't have any problems with it so far. Out of the box, the finish was flawless, there were no dings or any imperfections. While the finish colour is a bit different than it's displayed, it's great looking nevertheless. But what visually impressed me the most is the back: the flame is incredible (high grade no doubt). Can't really comment on the tone since I don't have anything to compare with, and I'm using cheap strings, but I can't complain. Now the extras are hit or miss: -Bows: They work. I'm no expert, hence I don't know whether they're good or bad, but they seem to be doing the trick -Rosin: Different than displayed. Decent quality (again, I'm not an expert) -Tuner: Horrible. It's off by a full semitone. I checked it against a digital piano, a bunch of other tuners, and all of them agree that this tuner is off -Strings: Also horrible. The high E string breaks almost instantly -Bridge: Extra bridge is a nice touch. Since I broke the first one (my fault), the second one didn't go to waste -Shoulder rest: It's OK, but I recommend getting a comfier one -Chin rest: It really depends from person to person. The one included is a standard one. I had to get a different type -Case: No complaints there Although some extras weren't great, they are extras. Hence the 5/5 rating

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***Z on 19 January 2017*

This is my daughter's second violin. I made the mistake of buying a "VSO" the first time, and she quickly needed an upgrade. I didn't want to have to keep buying violins every year. I wanted something to last her several years and wouldn't break the bank. After reading many reviews, articles, and listening to youtube channels, I had finalized my decision on this violin. First off, when you first pull the violin out of the case, put some good strings on it; like everyone is mentioning in the comments. We traded the Dominant strings we placed on her ADM (it did help that violin, but not much) onto her Mendini. Her instructor was impressed with the "clean/crisp sound" this violin produces. (And so much louder!) Good quality strings will make it sound like I had paid WAY more than I actually did for it. Ssssshhhhh..... I had gotten her a KUN shoulder rest, so that wasn't much of an issue. I admit I wasn't impressed with the one that comes with it. We ended up donating it. Not a very good quality at all. We were really impressed with the bows. (And her instructor kept saying, "It came with two?!") We were looking into purchasing a carbon fiber bow, but these bows are really good quality. (Or the quality of the bow that came with the ADM was so bad??) I'm glad to delay that purchase for a little while. Her instructor was very impressed with the bows also. The rosin that comes with the outfit says Cecilio. I expect it to be a fairly decent rosin for Cecilio to put their name on it, but we haven't tried it yet. She was given a dark amber rosin while visiting a local music store and it seems to be a good quality rosin. (The case says Kohr, so I'm assuming Johannes Kohr.) In short, I think the rosin will be fine and it's nice to have an extra. But she's going to use the Kohr for now. It comes with a really nice case. She now has two, and again we think that is not a bad idea. She likes this case better because there are straps to carry your violin on your back. So much easier for her to lug around, especially when traveling! The tuner is a really nice one. Her instructor was surprised by the great quality of the tuner also. The only worry I have is that she said her Mendini is a little heavier and wider than her first violin. But again, I had gotten her an ADM to see if she was serious and wanted to continue playing. Her ADM will now be a nice wall decoration. We were actually looking at getting her the Cecilio MV500, but the cost was not in our budget. I feel confident that this violin will last her through HS. Especially since these line of violins are also made by Cecilio. Some would say this is an awesome starter violin, and I agree. I wish I had spent the $70 more and started her off with this. Then there wouldn't have been a need to upgrade after 6 months of lessons.After her first lesson with the Mendini MV500, I have seen her confidence bloom! She's not making the scratchy noises and squeaks that she was producing from her ADM. I do want to comment on how beautiful this violin is! My daughter's ADM was painted; which we learned later can affect the tone. The antique look is gorgeous on this violin. It gives a more luxurious appearance. And the sound with the Dominants is amazing. My jaw literally dropped when she played it for the first time. I do want to say that Alison Sparrow (The Online Piano and Violin Tutor on youtube) made my final decision for this purchase. Look up her review for this beautiful violin. The plan is to buy her a Cecilio CVN 600 or 800 when she graduates from HS (as a graduation gift) for her to use during her college years. I am anticipating her Mendini still going strong.

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