1/2 Size Violin with Bow and Case Set - Piccolini

This is a series of excellent value Piccolini violin sets that include the violin body, bow, case, shoulder rest, and rosin. Many teachers are fans of this series because of its clear, bright sound and ease of playability for young children and beginners. The beautiful wood with figuring is a characteristic of Piccolini.

Piccolini, which is described on the musical instrument store's website as having excellent cost performance, truly surprised me with its value.
Even new, they are available at a low price of ¥44,000 (laminated) to ¥50,000 (solid wood), but they produce a wonderfully violin-like sound that is unbelievable for the price.

High-quality wood and parts are used, and the figuring and decorations are beautiful.
What's even more surprising is that the bow, although unstamped, has good resilience and is extremely easy to play.
I previously acquired a 1/2 size bow from a well-known brand that was quite expensive, but this bow is so much easier to play that I sold the famous brand one.

Considering the current yen depreciation, difficulty in material procurement, and rising labor costs, I believe it will eventually become impossible to obtain this quality at such a low price.

While there are many small scratches, there is no major damage, and this instrument produces a beautiful sound that has settled over several years of use.
For fractional size instruments that children quickly outgrow, we highly recommend purchasing good quality used instruments like this one.