hello,

I can't say from personal experience but I've heard great things from this website and read some great reviews. Fiddlerman has three violins, the apprentice, concert and master violins that can all be bought in i believe 4 different sizes including 3/4. Of all the peeps i've talked with and reviews i've read i haven't really heard anything negative and they sound great from the reviews and don't cost an arm and a let.  hope this helps a bit....If your interested in checking them out just hit the shop tab on top and the 4 violins Fiddlerman stands by are the first four on the page. Good luck shopping. I hope she loves it!

Fiddler shop has great customer service. never had any problems with them and they go out of their way to help. at least with all my purchases! again good luck!

don't be afraid to check out some local shops to just to compare if nothing else!