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Side-by-side comparison

We take a look at two popular items, the Ricard Bunnel G2 and the Aileen Solid Wood. You might think it all comes down to the price, but frankly there is a lot more to it. If you would like to see more product comparisons from the same category, click here.

 Ricard Bunnel G2The first product we will be looking at is the Ricard Bunnel G2.

 Aileen Solid WoodNext up is the Aileen Solid Wood.


More about the Ricard Bunnel G2

Kennedy Violins has been putting out violins out on the market for over 15 years now. Their main goal being solid, 100% satisfied customers. If you will shop with Kennedy Violins, they will make sure that you are one happy, satisfied customer. Joel Kennedy, the founder, started the company when he found that most of the student violins his students were playing were simply unacceptable. Mr. Kennedy decided to take matters into his own hands and started Kennedy Violins.


Reasons to buy the Aileen Solid Wood

Having been established in 1993, Aileen has been around for about 25 years, and has been providing reliable string instruments right from the beginning. This violin kit is the ideal entry-level product for anyone that is looking to start their musical journey. Since their humble beginnings, Aileen has managed to expand their company all around the globe, supplying countries like Turkey, China, Australia and the USA with reliable, quality instruments.

HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON

Ricard Bunnel G2

Aileen Solid Wood

KEY FEATURES

+ Comes with a case
+ High-quality Mongolian horse-hair bow
+ Solid shoulder-rest
+ Oil-based finish (no thick layers of lacquer)

+ Shoulder-rest has foam padding
+ Case is lightweight yet protective
+ Solid, breathable glossy finish
+ Violin with hard case
+ Alloy tailpiece

WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT

 The Ricard Bunnel G2 is a perfect example of what Kennedy Violins represents, both craftsmanship and sound wise. Kennedy student violins are constructed to be of a certain standard, and are made of top-quality materials, making them the ideal practice companions. Cons: - May seem heavy for some

Not only is it affordable but is crafted in a way to allow high-quality, professional sound to come through with practice. Thanks to Aileen listening and applying customer feedback, they have managed to make increasingly better instruments over the years. They are constantly updating their violin arsenal, and the Aileen Solid wood student violin starter kit is one of the public’s favorites. Cons: - May sound too flat for some



Would you like to know more?

Also see Music Critic's article The 10 Best Student Violins of 2024 which includes even more information.


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