Which Stentor violin should I choose for a young beginner?
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Choose by fit first: the Stentor Graduate and Conservatoire violin outfits listed here are both 1/8 size, while the Messina is 3/4 size and supplied as an instrument only. Ask a teacher to confirm the right size before buying.
For a child who needs a 1/8 violin, the Stentor Graduate Violin Outfit and Conservatoire Violin Outfit are the relevant options here. Their listed best new prices are £226 and £276 respectively, but the information supplied does not establish differences in construction, sound or included accessories.
The Stentor Messina Violin listed here is 3/4 size, at £453, and is explicitly instrument only. It is not a like-for-like alternative to those smaller outfits: check the fit and budget for any accessories your child needs.
For a first violin, get a teacher or string specialist to check sizing rather than choosing by age alone. Before ordering an outfit, confirm exactly what is included and whether the instrument arrives set up and ready to play.
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