David J.Verified
Better than other online stores by far.
Get exactly what you are ordering (not something similar).
Best quality with a very reasonable price.
This is the place to shop music!
Kennedy Violins Reviews
Violin and Viola Tourte Two Hole Mute
Maria M.Verified
Best tuner I have found. Accurate, affordable, lightweight, easy to use & multiple instruments! Digital display lights green when I’m in tune. I leave it on while I play! Plus, the folks I spoke with were excellent! Knowledgeable & great service with a smile! What more could anyone want? Thank you, Kennedy violins.
Kennedy Violins LT-36 Clip-On Tuner
+3Wendy G.Verified
I am a small adult and I purchased a 7/8 violin - this is a case made specifically for this size instrument. It's beautifully made and easy to open and close. It also has a hygrometer in it which is an added plus! I love my new case! Thank you
Portland Classic 7/8-Size Violin Case
Al S.Verified
Best customer service ever the attention and willingness to help me with my new adventure in violin it’s amazing I’m 67 years old and I decided to learn violin so I picked Kennedy Violin and I watched Zach on YouTube every day him is fantastic teacher learning so much from him.
Thank you very much
Best regards Al Soares
Giuliani Brazilwood Violin Bow
+2Cellik A.Verified
I’ve been playing cello for nearly twenty years, but since I started it has always been my dream to play violin as well. I have been delighted to start my violin journey with this instrument. It was set up well to make playing much easier for beginners. When I was younger I ordered a violin online before knowing the importance of the setup and I ended up giving it up. But thanks to Kennedy Violins I have practiced every day since receiving it. Thank you very much!
4/4 Pupil Ray Chen Tonic Giveaway
Ray S.Verified
Very nice viola bow. I have another carbon fiber violin bow and it’s nice but, of course lighter. I like the 70 g weight of this bow for my primary violin as well as my new “chin-cello” converted Violin. The slightly wider viola bow hair gives me a bit more confidence with my bowing, and I don’t have to be as conscious about the weight of my arm inconsideration of the slightly heavier weight of the bow. Very nice price point with the black Friday purchase. Give it a try, you’ll like it.
Giuliani Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
Chi-wa R.Verified
I really love my Nikola Zubak paired with Giuliani Pro bow. The violin sounds so beautiful, and the bow feels well balanced. Zach from Kennedy Violins is also very patient with all my questions and quick to respond. I ordered two Nikola Zubak violins and picked out the one I like the most. Zach made it very easy for me to send the other one back. I am still trying to break the Zyex strings in and believe the violin will sound even better afterwards. I highly recommend Kennedy Violin.
Nikola Zubak Violin Outfit
Phillip A.Verified
I used Gustav Bernardel for years. I just switched to Hill Dark. It was instantly different. My bow grabbed the strings better and the resulting physical or mental effect surprised me. My bow felt more a part of my wrist and hand. My violin felt like it fit me better, it felt better vibrating against my collarbone and the tone sounded so much better. Call it my imagination or real, I'm sticking with Hill Dark and will order a cake to travel in my case. Eureka!
Dark Hill Rosin
Anne W.Verified
This is a very attractive shoulder rest and it’s very comfortable. I bought this to replace an old one that had rotting grips. Beautiful music starts with beautiful ornamentation! Thank you Kennedy Violins for your kind service and prompt delivery.
Portland Gold Violin Shoulder Rest
Christina N.
Antonio Giuliani Etude Violin Outfit
This is the one that started our Kennedy Violins journey! Our daughter has excelled above and beyond with their violins and the Antonio Giuliani Etude far surpassed our expectations for a beginner. She absolutely loved it and used it for 2 years (2021-2023) before we upgraded at the 3/4 size to a different violin. See our review of the Louis Carpini G2 outfit for the next level we picked as an advancing musician.
It was a fantastic violin for the time that...
CLEARANCE Antonio Giuliani Etude Student Violin Outfit
+3Tan T.Verified
One of the better quality of life feature that's gone from nice-to-have to must-have. This case is water proof, dust proof, plenty of space, light and sturdy. I've subjected it to various degree of abuse by playing near construction site, pouring water/coffee on top, and having a 4 year old beating it and standing on it. This thing triumphs all. My violin is didn't have a single scratch.
Make sure you get it when it's on promotion. If not, pay a bit more to upgrade (~$40) is well worth the mon...
Carbon Composite Upgrade VN3
Ray S.Verified
My backup JB Vuillaume Strad copy was getting lonely not being played much so I decided to convert it to a “chin-cello” with these D’Addario Octave strings. Since I’m an adult advanced beginner I decided to let my trusty luthier exchange the strings and make the mods necessary to achieve the best sound from my 4/4 instrument. A bit of reinforcement on the same bridge; a bit of extra winding on the scroll-side of the super-thick G-string and slighly widening the nut for this low Hz string; removi...
D'Addario Helicore Octave Violin String Set
Robert H.Verified
I ordered the Antonio Giuliani Primo Violin Outfit from Kennedys Violins during their Black Friday event. Based on the recommendations of their sales staff, I upgraded to the Alphayue strings and carbon fiber bow. I also ordered a KUN Solo Shoulder Rest, a spare set of Prelude strings and the Essential Elements for Strings Violin Book 1. Shipping was quick, I received my order 5 days later. Upon opening the case, I was pleased with the quality of the Portland case. It was lined in red velvet wit...
Antonio Giuliani Primo Violin Outfit
Anne W.Verified
This is a very nice violin case and the low price is a plus. I find it protects my violin so well that I don't fear taking it any where. The customer service at Kennedy Violins is outstanding and I know every purchase is a good one. Thanks to all at Kennedy Violins!
Navy Oblong Case Option VN1
Tan T.Verified
Absolutely gorgeous. It's hard to get a better violin for less than $1500. The sound rings and resonates beautifully like a bell. Will come back when it's time to upgrade
Nikola Zubak Violin Outfit
Tan T.Verified
The best bow I've ever used. It's very stable and tolerant to mistakes. It's a bit pricy but you get your money's worth. This bow will last a very long time.
Keendy Violin is an authorized dealer of Coda Bow, so you're covered by the waranty.
CodaBow Prodigy Violin Bow
Terrance M.Verified
My RIcard Bunnel hybrid bass sounds great, plays easy and looks beautiful! Shown here with my best girlfriend Cosette. The sale, advice and professionalism of Kennedy Violins was exceptional. Thanks to Zach and all the folks at Kennedy Violins in Vancouver,WA.
Ricard Bunnel Bass Outfit
+1Christina N.
Wow what a BEAUTIFUL violin! We upgraded to the Zyex strings and premiere bow and WOW!!!! Cannot rave enough! SOOOO beautiful and clear and amazing all around. The resonance, tone, clarity - nicely done!!!
CLEARANCE Louis Carpini G2 Violin Outfit
Kimberly E.
I picked this one for my nine year old daughter knowing nothing about Violins. I listened to the videos on the site and liked the sound of this one. Plus hey it's Italian in name so if their violins are as good as their food and wine, you can't go wrong was my logic. Turns out my daughters teacher really loves the sound of it too. When they are playing together I can't tell her 1/4 size from the teachers full size violin. She just keeps commenting on what great instrument it is.
Antonio Giuliani Etude Student Violin Outfit
Robin C.Verified
In my humble opinion this is a must have for a growing beginner to intermediate violinist . It allows you to experiment with what works well for you, and as you improve you can adjust your equipment accordingly to your needs.
Wittner Augsberg Violin Chinrest
Haejung K.Verified
For its price, this violin produced an excellent sound quality that has brought a joyful and pleasurable experience to my everyday practice. I would highly recommend it to fellow who are searching for an affordable yet good-quality violin.
CLEARANCE Antonio Giuliani Etude Violin Outfit
Ariana V.Verified
I bought a violin in 2019 and then did the return program and used it as credit for an upgrade. I took care of my previous violin and I received full credit! The process was easy and they were very communicative with me! I received my new violin fast and send back my old one ! I am very happy with this company and I look forward to buying instruments from them for my kids. Thank you so much for the quality and care in every single instrument means a lot !❤️
David Yale Signature Guarneri 1743 "Il Cannone" Model Violin
Sabrina E.Verified
I really love my Louis Carpini G2 Violin Outfit purchased from Kennedy Violins! I'm always pleased with my purchases from Kennedy as are my violin instructors who have been playing for more than 30 years. That's why I've continued to shop from them (11/1/2022-present) since I started playing (9/24/2022) ... After first leasing a violin and doing my research before buying I initially chose to buy from Kennedy because of their motto of "violins by violinists" with the purchase of my Antonio Giulia...
Louis Carpini G2 Violin Outfit
Robert Q.Verified
I cannot say enough about how Happy I am working with Kennedy Violins on a handful of VIolins. Very Highly Recommended. Recently receiving the famous Zubach Master Series. Its plays as good as it looks, which is Awesum!!!
I got the Zubach Master Series to go along with my Zubach Soloist, and have LR Baggs Pick Ups and Knilling Perfection Planetary Gears Violin Peg Set on both. Just get them and you will be glad you did.
Zubak Master Series Violin
William M.Verified
VERY IMPRESSED. RECOMMENDED. I've played the piano most all my life and decided to try something new here in 2023. I am age 50+, so why not try something completely different? :) I did quite a bit of research and settled on my Ricard Bunnel G1 Violin Outfit from Kennedy Violins. I purchased through the Kennedy Violins website and my violin shipped the same day that I ordered. The package arrived on time and in good shape - plenty of padding to keep the contents safe. The instrument is beautiful,...
Ricard Bunnel G1 Violin Outfit
Dan M.Verified
Rosin is a very personal item. So, having over 50 years of playing experience, I know what I'm looking for in rosin. Decided to give Wiedoeft's Bass rosin a try based upon a friend's recommendation. Glad that I did. I usually use Oak rosin, but that has become difficult to find. Wiedoeft's plays very well, and is long lasting. I highly recommend it. It is worth the price.
Wiedoeft Bass Rosin
Stephen D.Verified
Best customer service I have ever experienced...I honestly mean that! After contacting Kennedy Violins re. an issue with a bow ... they stayed in touch with me over several days, ultimately sending me a new bow! As an adult beginner violin player, I so appreciated their help.
I bought this tuner during my contacts with them about the bow and love it ... so helpful in training proper finger placement while mounted on the violin body.
I will contact Kennedy Violins for all my future music-train...
D'Addario NS Micro Violin Tuner
Tan T.
The sound of this one rings and resonates like a bell. It's quite charming to hear it live. It's head and shoulder above the entry-level violins. For less than $1500, it really is hard to beat.
Nikola Zubak Violin Outfit
Anthony N.
I purchased this, my very first violin, from Kennedy Violins. When I first got it, I was so new to playing I didn't know the strings had to break in to sound better. So, being the newbie I am, I purchased a much more expensive violin thinking it was the fault of the Henner violin. Well, now that I've been playing (for less than a year. I purchased in August of 2022) I play the Henner against the other violin and the Henner is MUCH louder! I paid at least ten times more for the other violin. I tr...
Franke Henner Violin Outfit
Kathryn F.
I purchased the CLEARANCE Antonio Giuliani Etude Student Violin Outfit for my 7 year old. She is very excited to have her own violin and to start private lessons. This past year she took violin at school but with so many students it was a bit distracting and chaotic. I really loved all the informative videos Kennedy provided so you could really hear how each instrument sounded. That really helped in deciding which to buy. The sound and color of this violin is beautiful. If there is any k...
CLEARANCE Antonio Giuliani Etude Student Violin Outfit
Tan T.
The sample image doesn't do this violin justice, it's a work of art. The sound is very mature. If you can afford it, this is the one that will grow with you.
David Yale Signature Guarneri 1743 "Il Cannone" Model Violin
+1Komson T.
First of all very fast shipping, I can't tell much about the sound, because I just put it in yesterday but I'm pretty sure it's warmer better sound than my old dominant strings.
Thomastik-Infeld Rondo Gold Violin String Set
Hong Z.Verified
Great violin for beginners - it came with all needed accessories so it would be perfect to start with. Sound is quite good for the price.
4/4 Pupil Ray Chen Tonic Giveaway
Cary C.Verified
I recently joined a community orchestra to get back into playing and wanted a new violin since I’ve had mine since I was 12. The instrument is absolutely gorgeous and the tone is immaculate!!! All I do is look forward to getting home and playing. I would recommend this violin a thousand time!!!
Louis Carpini G2 Violin Outfit
Susan B.Verified
I Love it! Quick and easy. I use it every night before I put the violin back into the case.
ToneGear The String Cleaner for Violin
Robin C.Verified
I am rebuilding a old violin and in order to have a lite tailpiece with no adjusters to add weight.
Wittner Finetune Violin Pegs
Jon D.Verified
Made all the difference in the world in regards to holding the instrument and playing the instrument at the same time
Portland Gold Violin Shoulder Rest
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