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Old 06-13-2018, 10:02 PM
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I've tried the same over the years, but none were really playable as they shipped. Most have some terrible thick lacquer and ship with strings that are only suitable as fencing wire. I know enough about violin setup to shape the nut & bridge, fit the pegs, and cut and set a new soundpost. Even after what would be $150 worth of work and $50 worth of strings, it is really a crap shoot. The only decent Chinese models I got from a place on ebay called Yita Music.

In the case of what you are describing, you can go onto Aliexpress and find similar "boxed sets" of 10 instruments. I'd steer clear unless you are a glutton for punishment.
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