Stentor Conservatoire (1550) | Violin Review
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MY TOP 2 VIOLINS FOR BEGINNERS TO START WITH.
YOU WON'T GO FAR WRONG WITH EITHER OF THESE:
1. Stentor II (1500): goo.gl/FCa2b
Stentor II (1500) violin review: bit.ly/2d8hadr
2. Cecilio CVN 300: goo.gl/viikfN
Cecilio CVN 300 video Review: bit.ly/2dp02Oo
REALLY GOOD BUT CHEAP STARTER VIOLINS:
Mendini MV 200: goo.gl/Uk08SA
Mendini MV 200 video Review: bit.ly/2dhTV2j
Mendini MV 300: goo.gl/ERfYhF
Mendini MV 300 video Review: bit.ly/2drtINu
Mendini MV 400: goo.gl/UhSn7f
Mendini MV 400 video Review: bit.ly/2cZ3EGL
Mendini MV 500: goo.gl/q6ZE3N
Mendini MV 500 video Review: bit.ly/2cPHGa9
Stentor 1 (1400): amzn.to/2hHXY4A
Stentor 1 (1400) video review: • Stentor I (1400) | Vio...
SLIGHTLY BETTER VIOLINS FOR BEGINNERS:
Cecilio CVN 100: goo.gl/ZfH0Xv
Cecilio CVN 100 video Review: bit.ly/2csh6kc
Cecilio CVN 200: goo.gl/uDc4ZX
Cecilio CVN 200 video Review: bit.ly/2cYO9jL
Cecilio CVN 300: goo.gl/viikfN
Cecilio CVN 300 video Review: bit.ly/2dp02Oo
Stentor II (1500): goo.gl/FCa2b
Stentor II (1500) violin review: bit.ly/2d8hadr
FOR THE INTERMEDIATE PLAYER:
Cecilio CVN 400: goo.gl/MzM7Kh (this is discontinued now).
Cecilio CVN 500: goo.gl/K0f2tx
Cecilio CVN 500 video Review: bit.ly/2dhtZze
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Stentor Conservatoire (1550): amzn.to/2iBmuc1
Stentor Conservatoire (1550) video review: bit.ly/2hK4Lhn
FOR THE MORE ADVANCED PLAYER:
Cecilio CVN 600: goo.gl/gpt71v
Cecilio CVN 600 video Review: bit.ly/2dhsUaV
Cecilio CVN 700: goo.gl/c9OXpU
Cecilio CVN 700 video Review: bit.ly/2cUt78p
Cecilio CVN 800 - This one is excellent, but I can't find a link.
Cecilio CVN 800 video Review: bit.ly/2cZ4qDN
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REALLY GOOD BUT CHEAP STARTER VIOLINS:
Forenza Prima: goo.gl/9DpLB9
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Stentor II (1500): goo.gl/U4LCc
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Stentor Graduate (1542): amzn.to/2i2Uo5X
FOR THE INTERMEDIATE PLAYER:
Forenza Series 6 violin: goo.gl/Mg3gzj
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VIOLIN COMPARISON VIDEO REVIEWS:
Stentor I v's Stentor II (1400 v's 1500): bit.ly/2hIduxo
Mendini MV200 v's Mendini MV300: bit.ly/2i33MXh
Cecilio CVN100 v's CVN300: bit.ly/2iraclX
Cecilio CVN100 v's CVN200: bit.ly/2ivV7gZ
Cecilio CVN400 v's CVN500 Violin: bit.ly/2iBpsNG
Cecilio CVN600 v's Cecilio CVN800: bit.ly/2iBx5DH
Cecilio CVN 600 v's 700: bit.ly/2hIa2Ti
Cecilio CVN 700 v's CVN 800: bit.ly/2j0EZaq
I just bought the Stentor 1550. I'm an adult beginner and it's really too much violin for me but I love it and plan to grow into it. I'm already making progress.
a year later, how is it going? :)
I ended up buying the Stentor Elysia and haven't looked back. That said, I guess it is each to their own and personal preference. These videos by Alison are such a help to any violin player, beginner, intermediate or advanced.
I seriously appreciate the time and effort you put into this video. This is exactly the sound Ive been looking for. I will be a adult beginner for stringed instrument. Ive been waffling on taking the leap because I know the time and dedication it takes to learn an instrument but that price and sound make it hard to pass up. Now I just need to practice to make it sound as lovely as you can lol.
Accidentally turned on captions,
"hi everyone welcome back my name is Alison the online piano aunty online.. " 😂😂
Thanks for your review Alison. I have been playing a Stentor 2 now for a couple of months and loved it. However just something about the Stentor Conservatoire that just always made me want one ever since I started researching violins.. I finally got one, secondhand which has never been played. And for once the buyer really wasn't lying, it really Hadn't been played. Had to rosin the bow for a while lol.. And WOW, WOW WOW!!! Its a dream come true. It sounds amazing. The factory fitted strings actually sound really lovely, its so warm and velvety. I have ordered some Piastrao Tonica strings for when I need to change them. Still can't believe I got it fir £95, delivered. Your review made me confirm it was the violin I would now use for many years to come. Will be playing it tonight at a place I used to go to, (now it's via Zoom). Will be playing The Bridal Irish Jig.
I would recommend this violin 100%.
I own the Stentor Student I, 2 and now this. I personally felt the 1 , I had grown out of fairly quickly but I had to learn all over again. With the Stentor 2 becuase the bridge was different. Anyway, enough if my ramblings on, I'm off to practice now and once again thank you!!!😊
I love the deepness of that sound! Current US price $350-360
I bought one a year ago, and loved it. Recently it's sound has started to improve and mature. It sounds sooo nice
Man, good times. It costs double that price now, 😕.
@@justsomeguy6060wouldnt say it's worth it anymore. If you look around you'll find some nice trade violins for around the same price which sound better and look great :)
Hi and thank you for this. I’m new to the world of violins and this has helped a lot on my decision making.
Your videos are all fantastic and very helpful! Thank you
hi Allison
for intermediate is d z stard 101 best or stentor 1550 nd also or hofner as160
m very confused...
thanks
I'd sound good with that much reverb hahaha! Surprised there aren't more reviews of these online, so this video is helpful!
Would be nice if you could do Comparisons with the more advanced Stentor ranges like; Verona, Elysia, Arcadia and Messina.
Thanks
I would like too, but they would not send them to me to review unfortunately.
I don't why it happen but when I play higher Notes on violin it make kind of echo sound.
Mohit Sagar Without hearing whats going on, im afraid Im no help to you, sorry.
Mohit Sagar Try posting a video on youtube and reply to her comment with the link!
Wao
then just buy a string that sounds better
I'm not sure exactly what your hearing but I wander if the string isn't ringing. It's a harmonic that continues when you abruptly lift the bow during the stroke. Such is considered to be good strings.
First off, what a lovely song. I like the sound, of which, commissurates with the price.
Hi! I‘m a guitarist and I‘m going to start taking violin lessons. So, which one would you recommend between Stentor 1542/A n‘ Stentor 1550/A? I would greatly appreciate your help, because I must buy it today! Thanks 4 all the good you do. Greetings from Colombia! 🤗🤗
What would be the stentor you would recommend as holiday violin? My violin is an extremely high quality liuther made violin and I am way too afraid to bring it with me. I was considering the Stentor Arcadia, the Conservatoire II and the Verona. Please advise. Ps: I am a very enthusiastic adult beginner
Im not really familiar with those other ones as I have not played them. If its just a holiday violin, I wouldn't worry too much since you'll likely just be using it to maintain rather than improve whilst on holiday.
Or, just take a break and have a holiday. You wont lose anything :)
hi Alison do you know what the length of the back is, my violin is 30.5 /6 which is quite long as I've seen 4/4 from 30.1cm which I want, I'm still looking + have no idea to what I want, only that its a upgrade to intermediate.+ that the length of the back in 30.1 -3 max.. I'm still looking + I cant decide. :(
We can talk in the lesson - prob easier than typing :)
Ok
Hi Alison i have a stentor 2 violin and when i tune the strings the g string starts to lose its tuning almost immediately when i start playing. Am i doing something wrong pls? Tks!
Juanita Spiteri A new violin will go out of tune for a while until it settles.
Lovely review. We are looking at the 3/4 version of the Conservatoire, as an upgrade from my daughter’s basic student 1/2 size violin
I have a question. Uhm Just to be clear is the stentor II on amazon UK is the same as the other link?
+Aren Misker This is the SII link for the UK: goo.gl/U4LCc
thank you for your violin reviews. On the internet I can find a lot of information about the stentor student models. However I cannot find decent reviews of the more advanced models like the verona, Messina, Elysia, Arcadia and Amati. I'm interested in buying one of those and I hope one day you can review them. Thanks for your reviews so far. They are quite helpful.
A very high rated review of the product!
And handy affiliate links to the product 👍🏻
I bought this violin and it has Red Label super sensitive strings. Are they any good? Thanks.
Honestly dont know as i have not tried them.
I like Red Labei Super Sensitive strings. They last longer with hard playing Bluegrass than dominants. They probably would for the classics too. Strings are trial and error for me.
it depends on how good your ear is
Do you recommend a shoulder rest? Because I am trying to work out if it's worth buying one along with this violin or not...
Its up to you. Its 100% personal preference.
Now there is the Conservatoire II.. what are the differences? Are they ok for a complete beginner instead of the Student 2?
Yes, but it depends if you can afford the Conservatoire.
i read that you recommended fiddlerman violins in another thread, do you still do and do you recommend any other brands? im looking to buy a violin under $500 that will last me for a while since ive been playing for 2 years now with a rented violin (from my music school, and yes ive consulted with my violin teacher but trying to look for more options before i decide) and i feel i should start looking to get one my own soon... unfortunately fiddlerman violin seem to be shipping from USA?? And i really do not want to have to deal with the customs price too buying from Europe...
I only recommed Fiddlerman violin shtese days now. They are just much better than Stentor and Cecilios. I reviewed those many years ago now and there are far better violins on the market.
The Fiddlerman has a huge range of violins that are excellent and I have pretty much reviewed them all...: bit.ly/2TCgWk1
I'm wanting to upgrade from my Stentor Student 1 violin. I was looking at a few of your reviews, and I'm now between upgrading to this one - the Stentor Conservatoire, or the Cecilio CVN-600 violin that you reviewed about a year ago. I was wondering if you would be able to tell me which violin has a nicer sound in your opinion and could possibly go a bit farther as I get better at playing the violin so I wouldn't have to upgrade again as soon. Thank you very much for all that you do with your reviews and your youtube lessons, I haven't been able to afford lessons, but I've wanted to play the violin since I was a child and because of you it's now been possible for me to learn at home :)
Darlene Wilson They are probably about the same, but the 600 is much cheaper. As much as I like the Stentor range, I think they are all good quality, but over priced and you can find other less expensive violins that are almost exactly the same.
The SC and 600 are almost the same, but they are still both student violins. Although the quality of both is a huge step up from the cheaper violins, there isnt really much of a tone/expression etc in either. If you want a particular tone or sound form a violin, then you will need to spend upwards of about $1,000 in my opinion.
Sounds great!
Am I the only one who dislikes the varnish of the Stentor Conservatoire?
The varnish looks like student violin's.
I'm the same I don't like it either ,I much like the colour of the Stentor I+II
Because it is lol
I like it more than the Student I or Student II. It's a tiny bit darker.
The stentor graduate looks better
hello. t.hank you for all you input. i have just purchased the stentor conservatoire II and i am looking for some pirastro strings for a warmer tone, could you please advise on which one would be best. thank you
It really depends on the violin. I dont have one any more so Im not sure. Its all trial and error anyway. Pirastro do gut strings which can be warm, but they are expensive.
do you think it's better than the stentor 1500
Well yes, as its a higher model.
Hello teacher 😊 I hope everything is fine for you! Just a question, have you ever had the opportunity to test the Stentor SR1542? Is it good for a beginner? Thanks a lot 😊
No, but there isn’t much in it between that and this one.
Quick question! I’m in Australia and looking at Cecilio VS Stentor, leaning towards the Stentor 2 as in these videos.
Everywhere I look, the Stentor 2 in Australia uses the code S1544. Is this the same as the Stentor 2 in these videos? I don’t want to buy a dud!!! Any help would be appreciated. :) or any advice!
I dont know im afraid. I would email Stentor.
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor That’s a shame, thank you for the reply! I’m already learning so much from you!!! Thank you for all the videos and help you provide! :)
Should I get this or the Eastman westbury? Help me decide guys!
Hi, I cant help as I have never played an Eastman, but perhaps someone who has played both can she some light?
Today i get this violin. But i have kinda problem, it sounds so "dry" or maybe "whispering", its no clear. So i used more rosin, changed string, bow, nothing helped. Same bow and strings works on my electric stagg, but not for this violin. Any idea? Could it be affected by climate? Few hours ago I carried, there is -5C outside acutally. But it doesnt seems to get any better inside.
I don’t know - it is most probably you as I’m assuming you are new to the violin?
If you are not, then you could send it back and get something different.
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor I play for like 3 months, I can play correct tones on my electric (but unplugged) violin. Also, is it a good idea to have two violins and practice both?
@@blackink2979 Again, without playing it myself, I wouldn't be able to help. It might be you as you are learning on an electric which is never advised. It is more likely to be you than the violin as I know that there are no issues with this violin. Sorry I cant help more.
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor but you helped a lot :) im going to practice on it, without playing the electric (didnt know that its not adviced) and we will see with some time. Maybe electric and unplugged allows me to play it badly. Thanks a lot :)
I just bought an Elyisa, I was to choose a cheaper one, but they don't sell those products(i.e. Stentor II or Conservatoire) in China
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What about the Stentor Conservatoire II? Is it a significant improvement or worth the price difference? Would it be worth upgrading to from a Student II ?
It’s ok, but it’s not a huge improvement.
I bought this one based on your recommendation
does it make a difference to the sound at all if a violins back is one or two piece?
cat missw On student violins, no. On violins $10k/£10 yes.
Is stentor 1550 A is better choice or not 🧐
Do you think this violin is suitable for an intermediate player or do you recommend something better. Like I'm looking at Karl Hofner, do you think that's a good company for intermediate players? Thanks in advance!
+Eugene Berg I have never played a Hoffner. This one is OK for intermediate, but the trouble with being intermediate is that you dont stay 'intermediate' for very long before you become 'advanced' and will therefore need a better violin.
+The Online Piano and Violin Tutor Ah okay, I'll probably buy a better one then. I found one made in Romania by Roth and Junius. I think it's nice. Thanks for your answer! Love your videos by the way, I actually learned violin from you when I was a beginner! You helped a lot.Thanks! :)
Hello!
Do you recommend this violin over the stentor 2?
Thank you!
***** It is supposed to be better and it is. Im not sure its worth the jump in money however as there are better cheaper violins out there....plus, you can always get a cheaper violin, and add some really nice accessories (strings, ebony tail piece etc etc) for a fraction of the price and get pretty much the same thing.
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Hi! What are the better cheaper violins out there that you speak of? : ))
Hello! At the same price, what do you think it's better, the Stentor Student II or the Stentor Conservatoire? (I've found a secondhand Stentor Conservatoire at a very good price, almost like the Stentor Student II, and I really can't make up my mind!)
[Sorry for my English :D]
+Giorgio Cantone The Conservatoire is better. There isnt much in it by way of tone etc, but you can tell that the Con is better made and therefore feels nicer with a slightly more mature tone. I would buy the Con over the II.
Thank you! :)
Have you or your student used Yamaha V3SKA beginner violins? Is yes, how is it?
tiaopiak Never played one, sorry.
Thanks anyway.
hi, any thoughts about the stentor messina? strugling to find any reviews at all online... ever heard it even?
I dont im afraid.
I was given a cecilio cvn200 for Christmas from my children and have been taking lessons. I am thinking about moving up in quality and was wondering if you have an opinion on the Stentor messina violin.
I have not played the Messina so I cant comment on it. It should be a good violin however, as Stentor are a good brand, but the price not does always reflect the quality as they are quite expensive violins. Your best bet would be to try the Graduate, Conservatoire and the Messina (if possible) to see if the difference in price is worth it to you. Even though you may not be a professional, or that great at the violin as yet, you WILL know by now the difference between a rubbish, good and better violin. Those 3 I mentioned will kick the ass of your CVN200 thats for sure as they are all many steps higher than the cvn200. Hope that helps.
Is Stentor 1550 or Cecilio CVN-600 better?? You've reviewed both. The Cecilio seems more professional, but it's actually cheaper on Amazon and has worse user reviews :-/
+Jesus Gerardo Galaz Montoya much of a muchness. Get whats cheaper.
I am thinking since I'm a beginner and really want this to last me for quite a long time should I buy this one. I don't mind working for it.
It will probably take you to an intermediate level where, if you carry on, you will want to upgrade at that point.
Cecilio cvn 500 with good strings or this?
500 with Dominants.
Hello teacher just want to ask you a question does this violent have any scratches while playing
No - I would say not.
+The Online Piano and Violin Tutor thank you
Hi Alison! I'm going to buy my first violin and I had in mind to buy the Stentor II (1500) - it seems to be nice and has a good price - but now I hesitate, I can afford both Stentor II (1500) and Stentor Conservatoire but was wondering if buying the Stentor Conservatoire instead of the other was worth it taking in account that the Stentor II is nice and cheaper and even though I can afford both the price gap between the two is quite large for me. I'm lost!
The gap in price between the 2 is quite large from what I remember (over £100?), and Im not sure its totally worth it...having said that its a better violin than the SII. Its clearer and smoother and so fourth but £100 better Im not sure? You could try the Stentor Graduate as that is still better than the SII, but the price is a little friendlier.
Thanks a lot for having answered me ! :) Does this one have the same tone as the stentor II?
I love my 1550, and I'm a beginner. Also it didn't break the bank.
Great review! What strings could I use to make the sound even better (fuller, richer...)? Thank you!
You would be better to buy a violin with a fuller sound. Strings will only do so much to be honest - they wont drastically change the sound that much.
Hey there :) I am in love with violin and I've actually have some main characters in a little project that I'm writing that play the violin. During a part there's a scene were 2 main characters are pretty much battling in a song that they created with their violins. I was wondering if a electric violin could be used with a acoustic battle in the case? The situation would be the electric would be representing "the bad guys" fighting "the good guys" that'd be on a acoustic violin. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thank you :)
SheikyPets I have no idea, sorry. I dont know the song you mean, so I cant help. Sorry
If you're asking for a piece I would suggest Mozart Symphony no 25, it's a really good piece.
Do you also buy some ofyour violins at amazon...?
And can you please link me to where I can buy Stentor Conservertoire...I can't find it in the description box...
Thanks a lot...!
ohohzaximo I couldnt find one on Amazon, hence why there isnt a link. Try a Google search.
ohohzaximo Here's the link! www.amazon.com/Stentor-1550-4-Violin/dp/B003QIV6FG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433019772&sr=8-1&keywords=stentor+1550
Before buying my cheap STAGG, I was absolutely looking at the STENTORs in my JustMusic catalog. They already made a good impression, so now your opinion on it helps a lot. I have that big store here in Berlin and maybe I will try a STENTOR in a couple years. Right now I think my STAGG is okay, after also replacing its clumsy bow yesterday. That thing was so terrible, that I consider myself a beginner since yesterday evening. It was better than a crowbar, but still a monstrosity as I feel now. Considering the price for this STENTOR, its bow can't be the real thing, as you kept recommending, or am I unjust in this point?
Ex Tempore Here's another argument to wait for me personally: In things violin tones I'm totally inexperienced and flat-out dumb. If I went to our Berliner JustMusic store to try out expensive trumpets I could find the ideal instrument for myself. I don't think I could do the same in the violin field-to me they would all sound like violins and that's all I could judge. In my relationship to my new STAGG, im still in the stage of early love-glad to have a violin anyway and to me she sounds beautifully.
I started on tenor horn at age 13 and when I was 16 my teacher chose my Yamaha trombone. I was not in the music store when he did that, it was an agreement between my parents and him. Later it showed his ear had been right, because experienced trombonists said she sounded like the Yamahas in price classes way above her's.
Today I make decisions like that myself because I have developed ideas about my own ideal sound and tone. Nobody could pick the right violin for me today, I just have to develop a mature ear in things violins. If Alison would play my STAGG right now, it would kinda sound like the ideal instrument to me. Now, with Dominant synthetic strings, Pirastro Gold rosin and my super-lightweight self-tinkered bow, I have nothing to complain. In 3 years I will be able to pick my ideal violin.....
Speaking this out here absolutely helps me to make up my mind on preplanning. It also might help other grown beginners who ask themselves whether their cheap violin was the right decision.
Thank you for your violin reviews. It's a huge help for us parents looking for a decent violin for our children without having to sell our kidney. 😉 I'm considering buying the Stentor Verona SR1864 which is the model above the Conservatoire and below the Messina. Quite hard to find some reviews about it. It says on the store's website that it has Pirastro strings but doesn't say which model. Would you recommend the Verona? Thankful for your input.
I have not played the Verona, but I will say (if it is of any relevance to you), that there is very little difference between the Conservatoire and the Graduate - which I have both reviewed.
I do like the Stentor II, but just feel that the higher violins are not quite worth the money.
Are you in the UK or US?
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor thanks for the quick reply. I live in Sweden. 😉
Did you use the original bow or another?
I cant remember as it was over 2 years ago since i made this video. it wont matter either way.
Have you played on a Hidersine Piacenzi with the Wittner Fine Tuners? Im trying to compare the conservatoire to that
Im afraid not.
Same here actually
Hi, Alison. I've been wanting to start learning to play the violin for few months now, but I have finally decided and I really want to buy one. At first I was thinking about purchasing Stentor II 1500, however, as I saw your video, Stentor Conservatoire seems to have a more beautiful sounds. Would it be a no-no to buy a Stentor Conservatoire as my first violin (I'm an absolute beginner)? Thank you.
I think the Conservatoire is good, but in my opinion not worth the extra money from the SII as I don’t think its that much better if that makes sense. Get it if you really like it though.
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Thank you very much for your response. I appreciate your advice on this and will take it into account when choosing my violin.
Hello, I've been searching for a great violin. I'm an intermediate violin and I'll love to purchase in the UK, which should I go for please. A stentor conservatoire or Cecilio 600?
Neither. Go to a proper violin dealer and try some antique ones out. Done waste your time and money with Stentors or Cecilios.
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor A year ago you're saying they're good for the money, and now they're not? The way you said don't waste your time and money, you didn't say that a year ago, plus, antique violins are pretty expensive.
Can you please point me to the comment where I said 1 year ago that Stentors and Cecilios were good - I would like to revise what I wrote?
Opinions change all the time and I reviewed all the Cecilio and Stentor violins 6-7 years ago which is a very long time ago.
Sadly, the production quality has gone down in both brands and I have subsequently not recommended them for many years now.
I recommend the Fiddlerman violins these days as they are of super quality which matches their price point. Their customer service is also excellent.
The original poster of this thread (Esther Okorougo) mentioned they are an intermediate player and was looking for something better. I simply responded personally to them advising that they see a violin luthier and get something that will suit them better than the 2 options they presented with me as those were very basic and beginner violins.
This information was aimed at them personally - it was not a generalised statement to anyone else to take out of context.
I still stand by my current opinion that Stentors and Cecilios are not great violin and they are just 'ok' to the very very beginner.
Anyone else who is of intermediate standard and higher, will be taking the violin more seriously and therefore should be utilising that skill level and buying something more antique - hence my comment/reply to Esther.
Finally...antique violins are not as expensive as you think....
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Oh. Ok. Yeah there are a ton where you say that they are fine. Just sort them as in date, and then check your replies a year ago. I really didn't mean to offend. You're an amazing person, and your opinion matters to me alot. It's just that you said they're fine a year ago and now you're like they're rubbish. Opinions change and I respect that. And there are some which I try to mould mine into, which are yours. Please don't think I'm a hater. That comment was a generalised one. I love you for who you are, And you make the world a better place
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor And here where I live, no one is selling antique violins, and even the stentor II here come for around 170 pounds. It's really expensive. Plus, there is literally none violin dealership that I can go to. Now that you're free, please tell me what to do. My budget is somewhere around 150 to 160 pounds.
Do you have any videos of you discussing any other violins out there? We don't necessarily need you to play the violin but to hear your expertise. Thank you!
Yes I have a whole playlist of others on my channel.
hey alison! i was wondering if it was possible for you to make a video of how to improve legato. :) thanks hun
Jerel Tatum I have a video on how to bow smoothly, its essentially the same thing as its all in the wrist and making the smooth transition from up to down bow etc.
With all that varnish on there will the violin sound better down the road?
Unlikely as this is just cheap standard wood that wont move much.
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Thank you for responding! God bless.
What type of strings are on it?
Standard factory ones I believe.
Which violin do you play? Sounds beautiful. Thanks
Hi Alison, I have decided on a Stentor conservatoire II.
if your still playing dod you wtill like the conservatoire II
Hai Allison, can you review about Carl Steinhoff Violin? Pleasee~
I own the Stentor Conservatoire myself (it was my first acoustic violin) and I use it with Thomastik Dominant strings. In my opinion it has a nice tone when it comes to the lower notes (g-, d- and a-string), but has a nasty tone when played on the high e-string. It sounds as if the instrument isn't up to the job of handling higher frequencies. I actually once restringed it to a 3/4 viola (low c-string) and it did cope much better with that one than with the high e-string. Maybe you can get a better sounding e-string when you're willing to experiment with different e-strings (e.g. Pirastro).
I think this should be considered before purchasing the Stentor Conservatoire.
+weizenspreu You may want to try a set of Warchal Amber strings, or just the e-string. They supposedly sound quite warm, sweet, and round. There's a video here on CZcams about their e-string.
mabey the sound post needs adjustment
try breathing a couple of warm breaths thru the F hole by the sound post. some pros do this when they are in concert. the sound will warm up instantly
What strings do you recommend for this Violin?
Pirastro Tonicas will work well.
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Thank you so much I just bought this violin today as my beginner it sounds amazing to me :)
What do you think about yamaha v3 violin is it good?
I haven’t played sit I’m afraid so I don’t know.
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Oh ok then but thank you so much for answering me, love you, waiting for another superb videos!
Any reasons not to buy this for a beginner?
Its a good beginner violin.
+The Online Piano and Violin Tutor hi teacher can I please ask you up to which grade can one play this violin?
In my personal opinion, I would say grade 3 - possibly grade 4 at a push, but by the time you have gotten to grade 4, you should have really invested in a better violin by that point knowing that you are going to continue on with the violin.
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor thank you so much is this violin alright for playing in church?????? I am a student I want to upgrade my violin can you recommend me a good one which you can buy in UK but it has to take me up to grade 8 thank you sorry to bother you
depends on how old the person is also their musical abillitys
Hi! I am thinking to start learning the violin, and know I'm going to stick with it for a long time (violin is the only instrument that seems to interest me), and am deciding between either the Stentor II and the Stentor Conservatoire 1550. Any advice on which is better in your opinion?
Neither. Try a Fiddlerman violin. There are far better violins out there now as I reviewed all these violins many years ago now.
I recently thoroughly reviewed all 6 of the Fiddlerman violins on my channel if you want to check them out.
If you want a decent violin that isn’t too basic but not too fancy and also doesn’t cost a fortune, then I can recommend the Artist as it’s right in the middle and has a fantastic sound.
The Concert which is above that for me, is quite loud. Great if you like that.
The Apprentice under the Artist, may be too basic if you plan on sticking with it for a while.
I have a video playing them side by side.
Hi Alison, I am an adult beginner and I am thinking to upgrade my violin, I had as first choice the conservatoire, I went to a shop this weekend and I tried a lot of violins between them a Hidersine Piacenza, I never had heard about this brand till a few days ago, the sound is powerfull and warm I liked it, also a friend gave me a Special copy of Antonius Stradivarius manufactured in Berlin just to try it this week and see how it feels, to be honest I cannot feel a big difference between my standard Stentor and that one, in comparison whit the conservatoire and the piacenza I tried in the shop...... I am so confused now, I do not want to make a mistake and take something that probably I have to upgrade again into a year because is not good enough. I did not know that upgrade a violin was so difficult :-(
I would appreciate your help. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with everybody, I love your channel.
Im not sure what help I can offer here as I dont know anything about the Hidershine violin. Only you will know what you do and dont like.
Thanks Alison, I will try in other shop this weekend and lets see, I feel like a marble rolling inside a tin :-(
Oof. Can't decide. This or Mendini MV-500? So hard to tell just listening on YT, but I live over 100 miles from the nearest music store of any kind. :/
The Stentor Conservatoire cannot be compared to the MV500. Its like comparing a Ford Fiesta to a Mercedes...well not quite, but you get the analogy....
Ha! I do get it. Thank you so very much!!
I just got this violin.
Cool - you're gonna love it!
Pop on some Pirastro Tonicas, and you will be laughing!! 😉
What comes with the violin
Case, violin , bow and rosin - basically everything you need.
Hello, Based on your reviews on the Stentor 2 and the 1550, I'd decided to purchase a Stentor violin. The 1550 was a bit out of my price range but my budget allowed me to purchase the 1542. I'm a complete beginner so it was blind faith that it would be a good choice. Still, I'm having a difficult time finding any feedback on the Stentor 1542 4/4. In terms of sound, how does it stand against the 1550. Or is it more like the 1500? Thanks so much for your great reviews and tutorials!
+Stephen Mulder I have not played the 1542 - sorry, but in terms of where it stands, it does stand in between the 1500 and the 1550 in terms of sound/tone etc. Although Stentors are steeply priced against what else is out there, you do get what you pay for and you do get quality throughout.
Sounds more like an electric violin or you have used to much reverb
Could you do a review on the Otto Jos. Klier No.2E ?
Yes, if i get sent one i will.
Wimmie did you buy it? I’ve been waiting for a personal review of the otto klier brand
wow😱😱❤❤
Do you get sponsored to do these videos?
+Kami Coser No i dont. I either pick and choose what violins I want/facny reviewing based on what brands my subscribers want or, violin companies contact me to send me some. No money changes hands and no-one tells me what to say, good. bad or otherwise.
+The Online Piano and Violin Tutor oh so that's how you get the violins for these reviews
+Kami Coser exactly as i said - i either ask companies to send some to me at my request (if im lucky!) or the companies contact me and ask if i would like them.
Wow lucky do you get to keep it?
+Kami Coser yes. I make them a video that they benefit from, and in return i get to keep the violin :)
Stentor just doubled the price on the 1550. I'm out.
+Steven Corley Yes I see on Amazon.com its $700 - its a mistake because there are no sellers. Its not $700 - you will have to find another online retailer who sells it for their usual price. I cant find anyone online in the US as im in the UK and US sites dont come up, so I cant help there im afraid.
Omega Music in the UK do it for £220 inc. postage and professional setup. Postage abroad costs a little extra but not a lot extra.
Steven Corley I bought mines for £277
I paid $328 on Amazon just a couple weeks ago. Very much worth it.
sorry but in the US it sells for 386.00 plus tax
Dear Alison, could you do a review of the Stentor Conservatoire II ? (the upgraded version of this violin) thanks! :)
Im afraid I dont have the violin to review and I cant afford to go and buy them just to review. Sorry - perhaps there is another video on CZcams reviewing this violin.
Sounds metallic and very boxy. Is it just me?
Better to play it mam not just to talk about it becoz the sound is important
I do play it! Did you watch the video?
2:11
That pains me, just paid £270.
The bridge is too bad.
im hoping for giveaways HHAA omgee HAHHHAAH XD
Sorry no more giveaways as I have nothing the give away 😒
woops...sorry ...T^T
is it better or the Cecilio cvn 600 or yamaha v3 ? ..
I dont know anything about the V3, so I cant help im afraid.
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor is it better than cecilio cvn 500?