Although, I am not a trained luthier, I have a reasonable idea about how to set up a violin so that it plays comfortably and sounds ok. This is a cheap ebay violin costing less than £30, so I was quite prepared to have a go at making this one very playable and ideal for a beginner.

I recorded this video, where I play this violin as the lead instrument.
   • English Jig  Played on a £30 Glarry ...  

I have also reviewed the Glarry electric Violin which sells for about £10 more and here is a link to the video:    • Glarry Electric Violin  Is a cheap £...  

I purchased this violin for use in my 'Learn Fiddle' Instructional series, as I felt it would be best to play using a cheap first instrument.

Beginner Series
Learn to play Fiddle Lesson 1:   • Learn to play fiddle   Beginners Les...  
Learn to play Fiddle Lesson 2:   • Learn to play fiddle   Beginners Les...  
Learn to play Fiddle Lesson 3:   • Learn to play fiddle   Beginners Les...  
Learn to play Fiddle Lesson 4:   • Learn to play fiddle   Beginners Les...  
Learn to play Fiddle Lesson 5:   • Learn to play fiddle   Beginners Les...  
Learn to play Fiddle Lesson 6:   • Learn to play fiddle   Beginners Les...  
Learn to play Fiddle Lesson 7:   • Learn to play fiddle   Beginners Les...  

Intermediate Series
Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 1:   • Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 1  
Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 2:   • Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 2  
Extension Exercise Lesson 2:   • Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 2 Ext. Exe...  
Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 3:   • Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 3  
Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 4:   • Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 4  
Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 5:   • Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 5  
Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 6:   • Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 6  
Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 7:   • Intermediate Fiddle Lesson 7  Let's ...  

0:003:05What's included
3:066:12Construction & Build Quality
6:137:45Start Fitting the Bridge
7:4611:56Shaping the Bridge Feet
11:5721:54Shaping the Bridge Height
21:5529:50String Spacing
29:5137:12Tuning Up
37:1343:33Preparing the Bow and Further Tuning
43:34Playing the Violin

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