I am providing links to some inexpensive fiddles ($40 to $160) that you can buy. I suggest learning on an inexpensive instrument and then you may like to get something else when you get more experience - or you might be just happy with your inexpensive fiddle!
All the instruments are fiddles that I actually use and have used for recording some of my album tracks. I use quite a few different fiddles so I can get different sounds and use alternate tunings.
Mendini By Cecilio Violin 4/4 at Amazon - less expensive renewed item from this seller on amazon - this is a decent fiddle that should cost between $40 and $100 - if you choose a returned and repackage instrument, you can get a better deal! (sometimes renewed items may have some problem, but sometimes they work just great!)
Mendini By Cecilio Violin 4/4 at Amazon - more expensive for same item at this link - this is a decent fiddle that should cost between $50 and $100 - if you choose a returned and repackage instrument, you can get a better deal!
Mendini 16-Inch MA350 Satin Antique Solid Wood Viola at Amazon - this is a decent full size viola that should coast between $50 and $140 - you might also like to try a slightly smaller viola for fiddling!
Mendini 16-Inch MA350 Satin Antique Solid Wood Viola at Amazon - used - this is a decent full size viola that should coast between $40 and $100 - you might also like to try a slightly smaller viola for fiddling!
Important note about the Mendini fiddles - while I have had some great experiences with these instruments, sometimes you get one that needs some adjustments. I have received some that needed more adjustments than others.
With any of these instruments, you will need to set up you instrument properly before you play. I have a page to help with setup: Violin and Viola Setup
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