Not all Maidstone Violins are the same
Maidstone violins bearing the "orchestral association" label have been said to be the worst. I agree. Here is one with what appears to be a pine back on eBay 26/03/2021 : Archived https://archive.is/UXvNl Maidstone 4/4 violin. Condition is "Used". Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class. Nice old fiddle. Label reads Maidstone School Orchestra Association London EC. It comes with an old Barnes and Mullins hard case, unusual shape and good condition for its age. The colour on the back of the fiddle seems faded , not sure if it shows on the photo but it doesn't affect anything. I was going to put it up for a higher price but when I tuned it I found the A string peg kept slipping. My luthier charges £10 per peg to change but I can't get to him at present. So if you buy it you have to be aware of this peg slippage. Other than that, it's a good solid instrument priced fairly. It will be carefully packed and sent first class with tracking.