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Ricard Bunnel G1 Violin Outfit
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Tone: Warm, sweet, smooth
- Aesthetics: Rich chocolatey brown varnish, with a smooth matte finish
- Perfect for: Beginning violinists and learning students
- Upgraded Aubert Bridge for a more resonant sound
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Case Upgrades
Hard Shell Case
$0.00
Elite Violin Case Upgrade
$61.61
Advanced Violin Case Upgrade
$121.00
Bow Upgrades
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Outfit at a glance
- Case: Portland Oblong
- Bow: Giuliani Brazilwood Bow
- Rosin: Artcraft Rosin
- Accessories: Prelude Strings Installed, Portland String Set, Portland Shoulder Rest, Tuner, Polishing Cloth, Intro to violin book
- Recommended Upgrade: Thomastik Alphayue Strings
Ricard Bunnel G1 Violin Outfit
Our most popular violin outfit, the Ricard Bunnel G1 Violin Outfit is an upgrade from the Bunnel G2 and an excellent choice for students and adult beginners. The Bunnel G1 includes unique professional upgrades and offers a sound typically described by professional testers as sweet, strong, and projective. Watch these performance videos to hear its great tone. It’s easy to sound great on this quality instrument!
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Ricard Bunnel G1 Violin Outfit Features
Violin Features
- Four professional quality built-in fine tuners on a composite tailpiece
- 100% natural ebony fittings, including polished fingerboard and pegs
- Solid carved (not pressed) maple back and sides
- Solid spruce top
- Inlaid purfling
- Handmade construction
- Satin oil finish (not a shiny, thick, and "tinny"-sounding lacquer finish)
- Smoothing the accurately planed fingerboard
- Free Setup Including:
- Arching the custom bridge
- Fitting bridge feet to the curvature of the violin
- Carving the nut to professional curvature
- Fitting pegs
- Polishing the finish
- Installing strings and tuning the violin
Included Accessories
- One-year warranty on all accessories
- Portland Carbon Fiber design Shoulder Rest
- Acoustical Shoulder Rest Sizes 1/4-1/8
- Contoured Shoulder Cushion for 1/10-1/16 sizes
- Pre-installed steel-core D'Addario Prelude Strings
- Clip-On Tuner
Case Features
- Two satin-lined rotating bow holders
- Strong velcro straps for securing the violin in place
- Hygrometer for humidity measurement
- Double sets of durable YKK Zippers
- Plush velour lining in amber or light blue
- Shoulder rest compartment
- Spacious accessory compartment for strings, rosin, straps, etc.
- Lined protective blanket to cover the violin
- Ergonomic shaped handle for comfortable carrying
- 2 straps for backpack, across-the-chest, or over-the-shoulder carrying
- Weatherproof black nylon exterior fabric
Giuliani Bow Features
- Strong round bow shaft of genuine Brazilwood
- Genuine Mongolian horse hair
- Half-mounted 100% ebony frog for great balance and durability
- Mother of pearl inlay on frog
- Silver winding Abalone bow slide
- Precisely weighed for excellent balance and responsiveness
- Black leather grip
- Covered by Kennedy Violins’ Limited Lifetime Warranty
Learn about our company and why we are proud of our work here at Kennedy Violins
The Kennedy Violins Difference
What makes our string instruments the best on the market? We purchase each violin directly from the maker — a rare practice that allows us to set high quality standards and lower the cost — passing the savings on to you.
Crafted with Care
All final assembly and FREE SETUP is performed locally in our Washington State shop by professional luthiers. Your violin is ready to fine-tune and play from the moment you open the case.
Experience the Difference!
With both the highest-rated violins and customer care in the U.S., we are the only company confident enough to back up our instruments. Experience the Kennedy Violins difference today!