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Cecilio Cello Musical Instrument For Kids & Adults - Cellos Kit w/Bow, Stand, Bag - Stringed Music Instruments For Students (1/2-size, Natural)
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Brand | Cecilio |
Size | 1/2-size |
Color | Natural |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 46 x 11 x 18 inches |
Top Material Type | Spruce |
Back Material Type | Maple |
Finish Type | Varnish |
Instrument | Cello |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Number of Strings | 4 |
About this item
- Size 4/4 Cello (Full Size)
- Spruce top with maple back, neck and sides
- Hardwood fingerboard and pegs, alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners
- Includes: padded lightweight soft carrying case, Brazilwood cello bow, a cello stand, an extra set of cello strings, & a high quality rosin cake
- 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects
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Item Weight | 16.81 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 46 x 11 x 18 inches |
ASIN | B0010DKD1C |
Item model number | 1/2CCO-100 |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,223 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #1 in Acoustic Cellos |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 23, 2012 |
Back Material | Maple |
Color Name | Natural |
Top Material | Spruce |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Size | 1/2-size |
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Product Description
Cecilio CCO-100 cello is ideal for beginner or student cellist featuring a crack-proof spruce top, maple back, neck and sides. This cello is outfitted with a padded lightweight carrying soft case with pockets and adjustable backpack straps (making it convenient to carry to school or orchestra), a Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, cello stand, rosin cake, and an extra set of cello strings. Please note that the bridge will not be setup before shipment to avoid damage to the cello body during transit.
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Value for money | 3.8 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
For beginners | 3.6 | 3.4 | — | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Sound quality | 3.3 | 3.2 | — | 3.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Craftsmanship | 3.2 | 2.8 | — | 3.2 | — | — |
Sold By | KK Music Store | Ktaxon | Vscan | KK Music Store | Fantastic_Finger_Guides | Amazon.com |
instrument | Cello | Cello | Cello | Cello | Cello | Violin, Cello |
size | 1/2-size | Full | — | 3/4-size | 4/4 | 1-Pack |
number of strings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
operation mode | Manual | Acoustic | Manual | acoustic | Manual | Manual |
top material | Spruce | Maple spruce | plastic | Spruce | vinyl | Rosin |
back material | Maple | Basswood | — | Maple | vinyl | Plastic |
string material | — | Alloy Steel | — | Alloy Steel | — | Nickel |
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Customers like the appearance and value of the cello. For example, they say it's beautiful, has a decent tone, and is good value for money. Some are happy with the missing pieces. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, sound quality, tuning, and ease of assembly.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the cello. They mention it's beautiful, new looking, and easy to make noise out of. Some say that the cell phone is an excellent cello to learn on.
"...I wish I had done that first. My cello rings so nicely now and is lovely to play...." Read more
"...Just return and get a replacement. The Cello is beautiful and well made in my opinion, I would've liked a less vibrant color and less lacquer but..." Read more
"...The body of the cello itself is beautiful. I got the black one and I love it. There are no scratches or imperfections. It’s very well assembled...." Read more
"...My heart sunk, but there was no damage. Okay, this is good. It's beautiful, sounds good, measures correctly, it stays in tune, it takes a lickin'..." Read more
Customers like the value of the cello. They say it has a decent tone for the price, and is excellent quality for the money. Some say it's a good alternative to an investment piece. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"For the price it was well worth it...." Read more
"...SOOO my overall review of this Cello is 4 out of 5 Stars. Excellent quality for the money! Do your research, take your time to learn the craft!..." Read more
"...shaped by any renowned instrument maker, but I feel like it’s very nice for the price...." Read more
"...It's just a cheap bow, but it still works. My cello teacher also has the same cello (haha) but he hasn't had any problems with his bow...." Read more
Customers are happy that the cello comes with all the extras and accessories. They say it comes with everything they need to get started, including a stand, bow, and case. Some customers also mention that the strings provided are not the best.
"...The strings were ok but they were a little hard on my uncalloused fingers (I need to play more)...." Read more
"...I couldn't believe this Cecilio came with the stand, bow, and case...." Read more
"...worthless and has to be sanded in order to use it, but doesn't come with sand paper...." Read more
"...They come with extra strings too just Incase one breaks...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the cello. Some mention that it's unexpectedly good quality, surprisingly decent, and functional. However, others say that the bridge is not of great quality, it cracked a few months later, and it looks like poor quality imported. Some say that it has a couple of blemishes but is still a great buy.
"...I got the black one and the finish is not perfect but unless you are looking for defects it is good to go...." Read more
"...Just return and get a replacement. The Cello is beautiful and well made in my opinion, I would've liked a less vibrant color and less lacquer but..." Read more
"...Much easier to play. The bridge is not of great quality so it cracked a few months later... I got a hard case, and had the bridge replaced with..." Read more
"...I got the black one and I love it. There are no scratches or imperfections. It’s very well assembled...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the cello. Some mention that the strings are very nice sounding, and the timbre was neither too bright nor extremely dark. However, others say that the sound can be a bit metallic, and that the post was not fixed. 30 minutes into playing, the sound was no longer transmitting smoothly to the amp, and there was still a nasal tone to the cell.
"...They are recommended and make a tremendous difference in sound quality. I have them on my violin and can tell you it is a MUST!..." Read more
"...the strings it comes with, but the strings I got are actually very nice sounding. Mine have a very warm, pretty sound, which is what I prefer...." Read more
"...The sound can be a bit metallic but I have read and heard some professionals recommend switching to higher quality strings...." Read more
"...Okay, this is good. It's beautiful, sounds good, measures correctly, it stays in tune, it takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the tuning of the stringed instruments. Some mention that it plays well and the tuning pegs hold tune, while others say that it wouldn't tune, the peg came loose, and it was difficult to keep it in tune.
"...The tuning pegs worked them selves loose and it wasn’t staying in tune very well. I fixed this by coating the pegs with chalk...." Read more
"...I wish I had done that first. My cello rings so nicely now and is lovely to play...." Read more
"...the cheap and broken string, second - the pegs seem to be unable to hold a tune from Ceilio products, that includes my CNV-300 Violin I purchased as..." Read more
"...between the smallest violin and biggest double bass, the tuners all suck compared to what even the cheapest guitars use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the cello. Some mention that it was easy to set up, simple, and inexpensive to learn to play. However, others say that it required some initial assembly and was slapped together as quickly and cheaply as possible.
"...So I did, and it was very easy to do, but I’m also experienced with that...." Read more
"...Cello isn't assembled, so you have to DIY or take to a shop.-..." Read more
"...It comes with the bridge not setup and that process is actually incredibly easy to do, and mine did have the soundpost installed upon arrival..." Read more
"...another string instrument - A few YT videos and it's easy enough to set everything up...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the cello. They mention that the tuning pegs keep slipping and the bridge keeps sliding out. They also say that the peg compound helps to keep the peggs tight.
"...wood changes some with the colder weather and it's become harder to get the bow hair taut...." Read more
"...I will probably still do so, because they do slip a little, but I would say it’s very slight...." Read more
"...I put in the bridge as I had seen and started tuning. The tuning pegs slipped a lot so I pulled out the tuning pegs as far as I could without..." Read more
"...stand (in bubble wrap in the box) is mediocre at best - my cello does not feel secure while standing on this thing whatsoever...." Read more
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Included was 2 full sets of strings, bridge, sound bar (installed), tail piece, cello, rosin, bow, microfiber cloth, stand, and a soft case.
The cello arrived with the strings and bridge removed (states that in description) and the sound bar in place where it should be although that can pop loose in shipping. If you do not know how to set a cello up, YouTube is a great place to get some info or any music shop worth their salt can do it for you. Getting the bridge and sound bar in their correct spots is important to the sound quality of the instrument. So you may want the professionals to do it. The bow is complete and just needed a quick tighten and some rosin.
I got the black one and the finish is not perfect but unless you are looking for defects it is good to go. The dust really shows on that black background. The included microfiber cloth makes easy work of it though.
The sound can be a bit metallic but I have read and heard some professionals recommend switching to higher quality strings. I personally have not seen it as a big issue as long as I have good contact and vibration. In all, it sounds just fine to me. However, I am not a connoisseur… yet. 😏
Some cons:
The tuning pegs worked them selves loose and it wasn’t staying in tune very well. I fixed this by coating the pegs with chalk. That added some more friction and I haven’t had any issues since.
The tail piece is a little bit cheap, but it does do the job and it has fine-tune adjusters.
Overall, I would absolutely suggest buying this for a beginner or for someone who wants to start up again without wanting to buy a more expensive student cello.
My bridge was way too high, so had the it shaved down. Much easier to play. The bridge is not of great quality so it cracked a few months later... I got a hard case, and had the bridge replaced with adjustable feet for 75 dollars. I wish I had done that first. My cello rings so nicely now and is lovely to play. I did the work in stages and I made sure I would continue playing before I invested more. There is still a nasal tone to my cello compared to teacher's warm rich tone, but I've started playing Bach preludes and it's doing quite well :) I'm happy. I would've never started playing if I had to spend 6 or 7 hundred dollars up front.
I just bought a Cecelio electric cello this past weekend and the first thing I'm going to do is replace the bridge and the tailpiece and get some decent strings. Maybe Dominant strings for A D and G, and a Prim C string.
UPDATE 1: I've had this cello now for 3 months. I have had some issues with the bow. The wood changes some with the colder weather and it's become harder to get the bow hair taut. (I always loosen the bow after playing to keep from warping) I've dremeled out a larger hole where the frog fits in so the bottom screw will tighten more. Unfortunately there's now a hairline crack where I've been messing with it. It's just a cheap bow, but it still works. My cello teacher also has the same cello (haha) but he hasn't had any problems with his bow. I'm guessing it's just hit and miss. Still a good buy though and I'm quite happy with my purchase.
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For a cheap cello I'm impressed! I got metallic black. I was worried the metallic finish would look like shimmery lipgloss, but the effect is subtle.
As others have noted, the bridge is not set up. I found a youtube video online that helped. Bridges are never glued down, by the way, they're held in place by the string tension.
The strings were ok but they were a little hard on my uncalloused fingers (I need to play more). My cello teacher recommended buying a set of softer Merano strings (~$10) and that helped. A really nice set of strings can make a lot of difference in your sound, but I'm a beginner so the Merano are good for now.
My bow wasn't warped at all. It does the job just fine. It's a little hard to get new rosin started. I always scratch the surface of the rosin to get it going faster.
I also looked inside to make sure the sound post was upright and in place (it's a small wooden post - you can see it looking through the "f" holes) Mine was fine. Phew.
My package came with 2 stands... how odd.
I'm really happy with my purchase. I think I got a great deal and the sound quality is on target for me as a beginner.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2022
Sound post is not installed but that's how they transport cellos and you can install it for $20.
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2018
Sound post is not installed but that's how they transport cellos and you can install it for $20.
La Atención al cliente fue excelente y bastante buena la logística pero, al final, me conpensaron con un 15% de descuento muy lejos del importe de sustitución o reparación del arco y compra de un solo juego de cuerdas aceptables.
NO ME RECATO DE HABLAR DE DEFECTOS Y COMPENSACIONES