"Read this before buying"
This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.
Feature:
This Fender came with a tone control, but I could hardly notice the tone change as you might on an actual amp or EQ.
Quality:
Low,Low,Low....for the money I don't think it compares to cheaper models from other manufacturers. Cheap lightweight bow, very cheap case.
Value:
I don't know of anything worse, but I'm sure there is one out there. I am sure others may find this violin okay, but I actually own many violins of different calibers and this one is just not worth it to me. Right now I really prefer the sounds of the Zeta over all others.
Desirability:
It has a great look to it. Very catchy. Pleasing to look at and apears impressive.
Sound:
I bought it and returned it. I own a standard electric wooden violin, A Zeta, 4-5 string custom made, non electric and a cheap $229
Power Violin. The Fender was in my opinion terrible. It sounded fine when plugged in, but the quality was inferior even to the cheap violin I owned. The hardshell case had a screw falling out and was obviously made with the cheapest possible materials. I felt the vast majority of the money spent to buy one was paid for the Fender name. Unless you are a beginner, I wouldn't buy one. Also, in my opinion, you would be better off with any 200 dollar violin. To me they were better.
Support:
SameDayMusic was great about the return. I bought a wireless mic for my sax and kept that. The mic was great. (Samson)
Overall:
I have returned it and will most likely buy another Zeta. I would buy from SameDayMusic, but they don't have the Zeta on hand. Violinsetc. is the only place I found Zeta at a substantial discount from the manufacturers list price. Good value.
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