Hi everybody!

My name is Arash, a new member of this great community, which I was so lucky to find and join.

I really don't know what type of violin to start my progress with, and I'm desperately in need of help. I want to start learning in maybe the next two weeks, so please share your information with me:

If I go by brand, I'll get pretty confused, because there are a lot of brands out there and it wouldn't make a good, quick choice. besides, I don't have ANY experience with violins. (I'm playing piano for 7 years now and maybe just know a few things about pianos.). I can't order a violin from Fiddlershop.com (despite I so much like to do so) because I'm in Iran and can't afford to make any transactions with outside countries.

I'm 20 years old, complete beginner in violin field, and, as mentioned, with some musical background (just to make sure learning a new instrument won't be THAT hard).

This might not be the right topic to ask this question, or it might has been asked too many times, but I'm new to this community. I hope to learn more, later.

I'll appreciate ANY help from you, guys. and I hope to join your active discussions soon! THANKS AGAIN!