I am not selling this for any other reason other than I am trying to come up with money to save both my storage units that I'm behind in payments due to me not being able to work for over a year now cause I was hit by a car and had a broken foot that I still need another surgery on but the guy who hit me his insurance company is denying the claim stating "I was on the wrong side of the rode." He had a red light I had a green light and I was in a cross walk and there is no wrong side of the road when it comes to crossing in a crosswalk. This is the only reason I am selling this instrument and other instruments as well because I'm trying to come up with my storage payment on both my storage units. Otherwise I would not be selling any of these items I would be keeping them. So if you can find it in the kindness of your heart and by this item so I cannot lose everything I own I would be very grateful. I have already lost my apartment due to this and I'm getting ready to lose both my storage units everything I own. I could really use some help with this I don't have any family left that's alive and it's just me and my kids so I don't have anybody else to turn to for help. Thank you and God bless. This is a used 4-string violin in red, complete with a brown carrying case. The instrument appears to be in good condition, suitable for a beginner or intermediate player. It is missing some parts, it needs strings and a few pegs replaced otherwise not a scratch on it.