THE KENNEDY VIOLINS DIFFERENCE What makes Kennedy Violins string instruments the best on the market? We purchase each violin directly from the maker - a rare business practice that lowers our cost so we can pass the savings to you. Each violin is completely assembled and setup in our Vancouver, Washington shop. We guarantee that the quality and sound of your violin will be far superior to any other instrument at this price point. The Kennedy Violins Difference has garnered the highest ratings on Amazon for any string instrument retailer! VIOLIN FEATURES Lifetime Warranty Solid carved spruce and maple tone woods 100% ebony fingerboard, pegs & fittings Hand-carved, custom-fit maple bridge Hand-rubbed, oil-based finish (no thick lacquer) Installed D’Addario Prelude Strings Exceeds all Suzuki and MENC standards Precisely measured string height for comfortable playability BOW FEATURES Strong, responsive, high-grade Brazilwood Durable, real Mongolian horse hair for a smooth, full tone Metal-mounted, real ebony frog Genuine mother-of-pearl accents INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Durable oblong case with straps, music pocket & genuine YKK zippers Portland Classic Shoulder Rest Rosin, built-in fine tuners, & polishing cloth Extra set of Portland Strings