Recommendations for Purchasing a String Instrument:
 
Recommended String Instrument Brand Names:
 
Here are the violin options I would go with....viola and cello are pretty much the same.
 
Shar Music
https://www.sharmusic.com/Instruments/Violin/?ShowProducts=True#page_no=1&fq=ATR_Size%3a1%2f2&ShowProducts=True&src=&_=1504877528624&sort_by_options=price+asc
 
I would encourage the Franz Hoffman Prelude over the Amadeus, but they are both good. And make sure to get an outfit.
 
Southwest Strings:
https://www.swstrings.com/catalog/instruments/violin
 
I would encourage the Klaus Mueller Allegro over the Prelude, again get an outfit.