One of the violins I carry are the Kreislers (110 or higher). They have a spruce top with full flame maple back and are fitted with Pirastro strings (either Piranito or Tonicas) which are about right for this level of instrument and player. This instrument has great tone and projection for this level of instrument. The bow is more suited to a beginner player, so the whole violin can grow with you, with a simple bow upgrade when you are ready. (Its good to have a softer more forgiving bow early on while you technique is still shaking down…then when you are ready for something stiffer with more power it doesn’t sound harsh)
Review wise kreisler violins are nice to play and well setup and the case is really nice for an entry level case. The tone is better than the price would suggest with several teachers thinking this must be an ~!$800 level instrument! All the fittings are ebony and a lightweight tail piece with built in adjusters. The case has a good quality feel about it and the finish is a muted semi gloss so getting closer to the look of the traditional instruments. See my store for more violins.
I recon they sound as good as a more expensive European violin (listen for yourself). Below are my images and video intro, not the grain up close (front and back), and the manufacturers images below that.
