The Viva La Musica shoulder rest is from a well-established manufacturer known to violinists, made in Slovenia, Eastern Europe. This item for sale is a Players Grade, more expensive than the violin itself. It is a 4/4 violin from the Bestler company in Shanghai, China. It's an entry-level instrument, suitable for home practice. The bow likely needs rehairing. The violin is playable, but it also has value as an interior decoration piece or a prop for photography.