I was just wondering if this is a good violin? I use to play a long time ago and I decided to take it back up and I was just wondering if I bought a good violin, and if I didn`t get ripped off.

Play any note, and, while playing the note lift the bow. DO NOT LET THE BOW STOP ON THE STRING. If the sound rings on for a long time it`s decent. If not, it isn`t. I bought an expensive violin, and the sound rings for at least 40 seconds.

Hope this helps you.
Anton