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Reviews

Critic Reviews

Franz Hoffmann Violin Review — The Violin

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The Franz Hoffmann Etude Violin emerges as a standout choice for beginner to intermediate players, offering excellent craftsmanship and a clear, full sound, especially when paired with upgraded Dominant strings. While it lacks a complete outfit, requiring additional purchases like a bow and case, its responsiveness and dynamic range make it a worthwhile investment at around $200. The review praises it as a "steal," suggesting it offers quality beyond its price, though buyers should be prepared for some extra costs. Overall, it's highly recommended for those prioritizing sound and build quality in an entry-level violin.

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jonathan_laurence

Copy of a 1719 Giovanni Grancino

Been my best friend since I was 16. Got it at a great price.

brendon_mezzetti

Classic

I have a Guarneri replica Amac violin. It has a wonderful sound at the fraction of the cost of many pro violins. The man is a fine artist and craftsman. I also have a Stradivari replica by Vif that I acquired on Amazon for like $100 bucks (with bad reviews to boot). It sounds and looks to me as good as violins many times the price. Beautiful superb, artistry, and wonderful sound :)

hickory_cassius_mccay

I don't know how

I tried learning violin as a small child, but I never figured it out. It is now horribly detuned, and occasionally used to make John Cale-type noises.

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See how Paul McCartney uses Violin

Paul McCartney

Singer, Bassist

The Beatles

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Paul McCartney is mentioned in the Hog Hill Mill Blog as having a violin among his collection of instruments.

See how Daniel Platzman uses Violin

Daniel Platzman

Drummer, Composer

Imagine Dragons

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Daniel uses this in the beginning of acoustic songs

See how David Hidalgo uses Violin

David Hidalgo

Guitarist

Los Lobos

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David Hidalgo has often played a violin throughout his career, as seen in this live photo.

See how Rhiannon Giddens uses Violin

Rhiannon Giddens

Singer, Guitarist

The New Basement Tapes

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Rhiannon Giddens (born February 21, 1977) is an American musician. She is a founding member of the country, blues and old-time music band Carolina Chocolate Drops, where she is the lead singer, fiddle player, and banjo player.

See how Simon House uses Violin

Simon House

Keyboardist, Violinist

Hawkwind

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As indicated by the photo, one of Simon House's primary instruments of choice was the violin.

See how David Lindley uses Violin

David Lindley

Guitarist, Singer

Doug Legacy & The Legends of the West

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Among the instruments David Lindley played in his career was the fiddle, which he can be seen playing in this photo from a Jackson Browne show.

See how Takehisa Kosugi uses Violin

Takehisa Kosugi

Violinist

Taj Mahal Travellers

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Takehisa Kosugi is known for using a violin, as detailed on Spiralcage.

See how Noah Ashwood uses Violin

Noah Ashwood

Singer, Guitarist

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In an Instagram story about the making of his new EP, Noah Ashwood is seen showcasing his violin.

See how Donnell Leahy uses Violin

Donnell Leahy

Composer, Music Producer

Leahy

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Donnell Leahy, a professional fiddler renowned for his role as the former lead fiddler of his family band, Leahy, is confirmed to use a violin as his musical instrument of choice. This is evidenced by a photograph showing Leahy performing on stage with a violin.

See how Ben Shapiro uses Violin

Ben Shapiro

Music Producer

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Ben Shapiro performed on the violin alongside Eitan Katz in March 2021, as seen on Eitan Katz's official YouTube channel.

See how Erika Ikuta uses Violin

Erika Ikuta

Singer, Keyboardist

乃木坂46

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In this show Nogizaka46 hour TV,they gave Erika an opportunity to learn some new instruments such like violin and guitar

See how Aspyer uses Violin

Aspyer

Music Producer, DJ

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He plays the violin in his track "Symphony". It's also shown in this video from STMPD RCRDS.

Album Usage

The Violin has been featured on the following albums:

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Violin, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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