{"product_id":"demo-single-piece-back-otto-benjamin-violin-4-4-likely-made-by-eastman-strings-ml-405-2014-full-size","title":"*Demo - Single piece back Otto Benjamin violin 4\/4 - Likely made by Eastman Strings ML-405 2014 full size","description":"\u003cp\u003eOtto Benjamin ML-405 was a specific intermediate-to-advanced violin model offered by Music \u0026amp; Arts. While it shared many features with the ML-300 and ML-500 series, its pricing typically fell in the high-intermediate bracket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound sample \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GcqE6GPWtIw\" title=\"*Demo - Single piece back Otto Benjamin violin 4\/4 - Likely made by Eastman Strings) ML-405 2014 full size\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Retail Price (New Outfit): The ML-405 outfit generally retailed for approximately $1,400 to $1,500.\u003cbr\u003e    Comparison Point: It was positioned between the popular ML-300 (which retailed for approximately $1,200–$1,295 in 2011\/2012) and the ML-500 (which retailed for approximately $1,699).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Construction: Hand-carved from solid tonewoods, including a select spruce top and highly flamed maple back and sides. At this price point, these instruments were often produced through a partnership with Eastman Strings.\u003cbr\u003eThe violin is in great playing condition, new Wittner composite tail piece, Jargar Evoke strings, and comes with an unbranded wooden bow, and shoulder rest. Case is functional, is missing the handle. The case does have a external nylon handle on the top of the case. Price has been adjusted to reflect the case. This is a remarkalbe violin and similar violins new are selling at $1,200-$1,500 new at Music and Arts. \u003cbr\u003eWe cross sell and list on Reverb, Facebook Marketplace, and at RevivoViolins.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping available in the USA only through the following purchase methods: RevivoViolins.com, or Reverb.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Catherine our violinist and music instructor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatherine is a classically trained violinist and attended 2 prestigious Universities in Texas. She recently attained her Masters Degree in Music and hold an Orchestra certification. She plays professionally with a popular local music group, she plays in a professional orchestra, as well as teaches violin. As if that was not impressive enough, she also is versed in playing fiddle! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe is paid to give her unbiased opinion of each violin and fiddle - she is your advocate and helps the online buyer reach their best purchasing decision, if they are unable to try and purchase locally. Her integrity, as well as ours, is on the line. We do the utmost to provide you honest and helpful feedback for your buying decisions. Check out our reviews on Facebook and Reverb! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revivo Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48096759283926,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/7814\/2422\/files\/IMG_7044.jpg?v=1776102237","url":"https:\/\/www.revivoviolins.com\/products\/demo-single-piece-back-otto-benjamin-violin-4-4-likely-made-by-eastman-strings-ml-405-2014-full-size","provider":"Revivo Violins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}