Kmise MI9906 Violin Starter Kit, 1/2 Size

The Kmise MI9906 is a 1/2-size acoustic violin starter kit with a hard case, bow, rosin, shoulder rest and learning aids. Its listing describes an aged spruce top, maple back and sides, ebony fingerboard and pegs, and four fine tuners. Note that the listing title calls it 4/4 full size, while its size details specify 1/2.

At a glance

Listing claims an aged spruce top and solid maple back and sides, alongside ebony fingerboard and tuning pegs.
Four fine tuners are described as helping beginners make pitch adjustments.
The stated kit contents include a hard case, shoulder rest, bow, rosin, extra strings, bridge, beginner's guide, fingerboard chart and cleaning cloth.
The listing advises retuning new strings several times during their first week as they stretch, and applying rosin to new bow hair before playing.

Price

$119.99Save 20%

Reference price: ~~$149.99~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A broad set of listed accessories and beginner reference materials can cover several initial practice needs.
Four fine tuners are a practical feature for making small pitch adjustments while learning to tune.
A hard case is listed for storage and transport.

Cons

The listed 1/2 size is smaller than the 4/4 full-size instrument claimed in the title, so buyers seeking a full-size violin should not rely on the title alone.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity and size
Brand	Kmise
Model	MI9906
Instrument size	1/2
Number of strings	4

Materials and finish
Top material	Spruce
Back material	Maple
String material	Alloy Steel
Finish	Polished
Color	Antique Amber

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	20.8 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches
Weight listed	14.56 ounces

Other listed details
Sound profile	Warm, Bright, Resonant
Operation mode	Manual

Warranty
Warranty description	1-year manufacturer.

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The title calls this a 4/4 full-size violin, but the size field and feature copy say 1/2. The listed dimensions are also 20.8 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches, so confirm the selected instrument size and dimensions before purchase. The title mentions ebony material, while listed material fields specify spruce for the top and maple for the back and body. The feature text describes an aged spruce top and solid maple back and sides, so the exact wood construction is not fully consistent across listing details.

What’s in the box

Included

Hard case
Shoulder rest
Bow
Rosin
Extra strings
Bridge
Beginner's guide
Fingerboard chart
Cleaning cloth

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Beginners or students looking for a violin kit with a case, bow, rosin, shoulder rest and basic learning aids, provided the listed 1/2 size is appropriate.
Players who want fine tuners for small pitch adjustments while learning.

Less suited to

Buyers who specifically need a 4/4 full-size violin unless the seller confirms the selected instrument size.
Players seeking an instrument whose exact construction and dimensions are clearly established by consistent listing details.

Kmise MI9906 Violin Starter Kit, 1/2 Size · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 11 ratings

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4 stars17%17%
3 stars15%15%
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most recorded ratings in the top category, but the small number of ratings limits how much they can establish about the instrument. No customer-review summary is supplied, so there is no supported basis for naming specific praised features or complaints. For a beginner, the listed kit contents may be convenient, but they do not resolve the conflicting size claims.

Frequently asked questions

Is this violin full size?

The title says 4/4 full size, but the size field and feature description say 1/2. Confirm the size of the selected item before buying.

What accessories are listed in the kit?

The included-components list names a hard case, shoulder rest, bow, rosin, extra strings, bridge, beginner's guide, fingerboard chart and cleaning cloth.

Does the violin need setup before playing?

The listing discusses bridge installation and tuning tutorials, and says new strings may need retuning several times during their first week as they stretch. It also says new bow hair needs rosin before playing.