My name is Bob I'm a 45 year old cancer survivor re-igniting an old passion for violin playing I just spoke with a local instructor and he told me that the Mendini MV400 is a good beginner to intermediate insrument that I should get quite afew good years out of he also said I seemed quite analytical in my questioning and believes that the way I take care of things precious to me that it may last a lifetime. I have no illusions of someday playing with the Boston Symphony Orchesta I just want something new to pass the time. I've wanted to play since I was 8 but the financial backing has never been there until now. So what better way to spend my retirement years than teaching an old dog new tricks, so tomorrow morning I will be placing my order for the MV400 and all the goodies it comes with and I will spend alot of time here. Can anyone help me get signed up for the next raffle?