MENC and teacher approved!
The VN-3000 Series from Musino are intermediate level violins. They are made of fine quality materials, geared towards intermediate level priced instrument seekers, and meet MENC requirements set forth in their publication, "The Complete String Guide, Standards, Programs, Purchase, and Maintenance."
Available in four sizes, each Musino intermediate violin is crafted with high quality materials using time-honored construction methods. The result is an instrument that is built right and has a singing tonal quality. Features include an amber finish, spruce top, maple back and sides, ebony fingerboard, ebony tuning pegs and chin rest, inlaid purfling, and metal tailpiece with fine tuners. Each violin outfit is complete with a wooden horsehair bow and zippered, lightweight case with durable nylon covering.