It's an old, old little chap from the early 60's with a honey voice. I have to check if I'm allowed to go into the store to buy new strings. No idea what the rules are anymore here, changes constantly with confusion, so I stopped paying attention unless it's something I really need. My violin is all good with strings, but I've been horrible in terms of learning and practicing that.
They do love being played. What do you play? You have an acoustic, electric or classical?