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Cecilio CCO-200 Solid Wood Cello with Hard & Soft Case, Stand, Bow, Rosin, Bridge and Extra Set of Strings (Size 4/4, Varnish)
Brand | Cecilio |
Size | Size 4/4 |
Color | Varnish |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 55 x 14 x 23 inches |
Top Material Type | Maple, Spruce |
Back Material Type | Maple |
Finish Type | Varnish |
Instrument | Violin |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Operation Mode | Manual |
About this item
- High-luster varnish cello with inlaid purfling
- Hand-carved solid spruce top with maple neck, back & sides
- Maple fingerboard and pegs with an alloy tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners
- Includes: hard and soft case, a Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, rosin, bridge, cello stand, and extra set of strings
- 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects
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instrument | Violin | Cello | Violin, Guitar | Cello | Cello | Cello |
size | Size 4/4 | Full | — | 1/2 | 4/4 | — |
number of strings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
operation mode | Manual | Acoustic | Acoustic, Electric | Manual | Manual | Manual |
top material | Maple, Spruce | Maple spruce | Spruce | Spruce | Spruce | Rosewood, Maple, Spruce, Ebony |
back material | Maple | Basswood | Maple | Wood, Ebony, Spruce Wood | Maple | Maple |
string material | — | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Nylon | Alloy Steel | Nylon |
finish type | Varnish | Lacquered | Varnish | Powder Coated | Varnish | — |
weight | 1 pounds | — | — | 4.25 pounds | 1 pounds | — |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 55 x 14 x 23 inches |
ASIN | B007OOUZ9Q |
Item model number | 4/4CCO-200 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #115,043 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #42 in Acoustic Cellos |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 13, 2007 |
Back Material | Maple |
Color Name | Varnish |
Top Material | Maple, Spruce |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Size | Size 4/4 |
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Cecilio CCO-200 cello is ideal for beginner or student cellist. This cello features a solid spruce wood top, maple back, neck and sides. It is finished beautifully with a high-luster varnish and hand inlaid purfling. This cello is equipped with maple fingerboard and pegs, and an alloy tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners. This outfit also includes two cases: one featherweight hard-shell case and soft case. Hard-shell case features an adjustable backpack straps, two bow holders, compartments for accessories, large zippered pocket on the back exterior for music sheets. Soft-case is lightweight and well-padded with pockets and adjustable backpack straps (making it convenient to carry to school or orchestra). The following accessories are also included: a Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, cello stand, rosin cake, and an extra set of cello strings. Please note that bridge will not be setup before shipment to avoid damage to the cello body during transit.
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Cecilio CCO-200 Cello
Cecilio CCO-200 cello is ideal for musicians of any skill level. Every cello is inspected by technicians at Cecilio's distribution center in the United States to ensure that their high quality standards are met. This cello is outfitted with hard and soft cases (making it convenient to carry to school or orchestra), a Brazilwood bow with unbleached 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. Buy with confidence as it comes with a 1 year warranty against any manufacturer's defects.
How to choose Cello size:
Measuring yourself or a child for cello size: Seat the child (or yourself) so that the knees are bent at a ninety degree angle. The instrument should rest such that the upper rim of the cello body rests on the sternum (breast bone), and the left knee contacts the curve below the lower bout corner. The C string peg (for the thickest string) should be near the left ear, with the neck a few inches away from the shoulder, and the left hand able to reach both ends of the fingerboard with ease.
Hand size is also the primary consideration when determining the proper size to purchase. Too large an instrument can throw your balance off and/or induce tension in the left hand. If the choice between two sizes of instrument is close choose the smaller. Refer to our recommended ages and sizes on the right.
Please keep in mind that this is a rough scale, and may not necessarily work for your child. Also, don't forget to consider your child's growth pattern, which might be an important factor!
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Customers like the appearance and value of the cello. They mention that it's a beautiful instrument, well-assembled, and an excellent buy for the money. Customers also appreciate the sound quality and everything you need. However, some customers disagree on ease of installation, stability, strings, and quality.
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Customers like the sound quality of the stringed instruments. They say the tone is nice overall, and the sound post was still in the right place. Some customers also mention that the fit and finish and sound was better than they would expect of a $300 dollar instrument.
"...The fine tuners work well. The tone of this instrument is nice overall, although it may not sound refined and tight like a world class cello...." Read more
"...Because of how well the instrument sounds, how well it is made and what an incredible deal it is, I'm not going to deduct any stars for having to..." Read more
"...I am largely happy with the purchase.The cello sounds decent...it sounds like a cello...the only problem being that the bow was badly..." Read more
"...The bow seems fine, everything lines up properly and it makes sounds that are wonderful to my old ears...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the cello. They say it's an excellent buy for the money, a good simple inexpensive instrument, and a beautiful affordable cello for beginners. Customers also mention that the quality is ok with the price.
"...quality carved wood, probably spruce, and the construction overall is fantastic for the price...." Read more
"...Even with the added ~$70, this is a fantastic deal for a very nice instrument...." Read more
"...Overall the cello seems like a good one for beginners to use and the low price makes it a bargain. Even the warped bow works...." Read more
"...The bow is decent to use and handle. The price is good vs the local store but not amazing, in my opinion. The included stand is handy and welcomed...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the cello. They say it's a beautiful instrument, well-assembled, and has a high quality. Customers also mention that the finish on the cellus itself is rich, deep, and smooth. They also say the cases it comes with are very nice.
"...The rosin and bow are adequate...." Read more
"...Overall, it is a nice instrument to look at while in its stand; however, to produce fine music out of the box, this is not the top choice." Read more
"...The hard case is nicer than I expected, with a soft red interior, a good-sized compartment for storage, and two slots for bows...." Read more
"...The cases are excellent and the stand works well. Just tuning it and bowing the open strings seems very therapeutic...." Read more
Customers say the cello kit comes with everything they need to play the instrument. They mention that it comes all assembled and has lots of stuff.
"...It comes with lots of stuff, the stand is an extremely useful accessory.So on to the upgrades...." Read more
"...All in all, this cello kit has everything you need to play. It is an excellent buy for the money, and will serve as a good first cello." Read more
"...It came with almost all the accessories that are needed. I do wish that the package comes with a cello tuner instead of the soft carrying bag...." Read more
"...It came all assembled and just about everything you would need...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the stringed instruments. Some mention the condition is excellent, well made, and fabulous. However, others say that it is not of high enough quality to be used by a professional, the build quality of hard case is poor, and the strings are not of very good quality.
"...The fine tuners work well. The tone of this instrument is nice overall, although it may not sound refined and tight like a world class cello...." Read more
"...normal wood painted black on top (not bottom) did not get shaped properly during manufacturing and caused a buzz while the C string was played...." Read more
"...Because of how well the instrument sounds, how well it is made and what an incredible deal it is, I'm not going to deduct any stars for having to..." Read more
"...it sounds like a cello...the only problem being that the bow was badly warped to the side and the frog structure isn't securely attached, although I..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the stringed instruments. Some mention that the pegs hold their position well, and it stays in tune well. However, others say that it will not stay tuned, the peggs will not keep in place, and the frog structure isn't securely attached.
"...that the bow was badly warped to the side and the frog structure isn't securely attached, although I can use it...." Read more
"...It stays in tune well, and if you have any concerns about tuning peg slippage, just tap some rosin from the bow around the pin where it fits into..." Read more
"...At first, as stated in other reviews, 2 of the pegs were not staying put...." Read more
"...It will not stay tuned, the pegs will not stay in place, despite many attempts by many people. Two of the strings have broken...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that the bridge was extremely simple to assemble, while others say that they do have to set the bridge up.
"...As others described, you do have to set the bridge up, and no instructions come with the cello...although I was touched that the bridge was tied on..." Read more
"Highly recommend for the beginner cellist. It came all assembled and just about everything you would need...." Read more
"...These instruments do not come set up. You will have to do that. Enjoy" Read more
"...It was my first time ever touching a cello and the bridge was extremely simple to assemble...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the strings. Some mention that the Cecilio strings are fine for their 5th grader, while others say that the strings they used would not fit the instrument.
"...(this one is too short for the instrument)..." Read more
"...Just tuning it and bowing the open strings seems very therapeutic. I'm very happy with this purchase." Read more
"...First they said that the instrument had the wrong strings. Then the strings they used would not fit the instrument...." Read more
"...No need for super sensitive strings or anything and the bow is more than good enough for this packaged price...." Read more
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So on to the upgrades. The strings that came with it are just absolute crap. It would be better for the cello to be sold without strings. You'll need to buy three things to make this cello perform:
- strings (a decent set of student strings will cost ~$50)
- peg lubricant (some magical stuff made by a company called W.E.Hill from England)
- rosin (~$10)
Even with the added ~$70, this is a fantastic deal for a very nice instrument. The cost is about the same as renting a student cello for about 6 months.
Because of how well the instrument sounds, how well it is made and what an incredible deal it is, I'm not going to deduct any stars for having to replace the strings.
The cello sounds decent...it sounds like a cello...the only problem being that the bow was badly warped to the side and the frog structure isn't securely attached, although I can use it. Since the bow is cheap, I'm not too surprised that the wood could have warped en route from China. I asked a local violin/cello repair person how much it might cost to fix the bow, if it were possible, and he said probably $200, so doing that would be pointless! Also, since the cello seems to be in good condition I didn't want to return the whole package in case the next cello wasn't as good! So, I'm keeping the bow and plan to purchase another one by a different manufacturer later.
As others described, you do have to set the bridge up, and no instructions come with the cello...although I was touched that the bridge was tied on with lovely green ribbon. I used instructions that I found online at [...] to set up the bridge and tune the cello. The cello had no flaws that I could see. The soundpost was still standing when it arrived, which made me glad. The exterior varnish on the body looks as in the picture, although it dribbles off rather sloppily when you look in the soundholes. Maybe all cellos look like that! I haven't actually ever noticed before. The fretboard and tailpiece and pegs all seem in good condition.
As others wrote, I wish that the manufacturers provided only the hard case and not the soft case that comes with the cello. The hard case is nicer than I expected, with a soft red interior, a good-sized compartment for storage, and two slots for bows. There was one tiny white spot on the outside that appeared to be a bird dropping...a little gift from a Chinese bird, I guess, but I was able to wash that off. I feel the cello stand isn't going to be useful for me. I wish the money that the manufacturers put into creating the soft case and the cello stand would have been shifted into creating a higher quality bow!
Overall the cello seems like a good one for beginners to use and the low price makes it a bargain. Even the warped bow works. I joke that "Cecilio" is Chinese for "cheap cello," but since that is what I wanted I am not disappointed. It is a decent, inexpensive instrument, and I can see that the people who made it took care when constructing it. If they worked in the U.S. instead of China, they would have been able to charge much more for the cello!
The cello came with a little information about the manufacturer: the website. If you wish to contact the Cecilio company or learn more about their products, you can visit their website, [...], which also provides contact information:
Cecilio Musical Instruments
489 Yorbita Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
Toll Free Number:
877-CECILIO
877-232-4546
I think I'll try contacting them about the warped bow, just in case they take pity on me and send me another!
Someday I may want to upgrade from this cello, but for now this is a perfect instrument for me to use to toughen up my fingers, get used to the hand positions on a cello, and strengthen my bowing hand, while making surprisingly melodious notes for such an inexpensive instrument! It is hard to make a cello sound bad. I would buy this package deal again, despite the warped bow.