Cecilio 4/4 CECO-1BK Black Metallic Electric Cello with Ebony Fittings in Style 1 (Full Size)

[I've been playing the cello for 19 years]. After reading all of the reviews on this cello, I decided to buy it and give it a try. I've been playing cello for 19 years and needed a "rough/bumming around" cello for practicing and going to bars. Let me break it down for you.

- This has insanely high quality, and I mean that in a variety of ways and for a variety of reasons. The body is solid, and the neck and pegs are made of solid wood [rosewood, spruce, standard], but to have the feel of a $1300 cello for only $300 is a remarkable achievement. The noise, oh my god, the noise. I had hoped for something like this. Living in a variety of settings, from houses to apartments, there are neighbors to think about when playing full-bodied instruments. The sound quality on this thing is incredible. It doesn't carry bass as well as a full body, but that doesn't mean there will be little to no sound; in fact, the sound is perfect for apartment living and small spaces.

- THE BRIDGE, OF COURSE, DOESN'T COME PRE-CONSTRUCTED. the installation I'd seen a few comments about how irritated the customer who had to put the bridge in was. OK. Take a look at any stringed instrument and think to yourself, "Would you ship it this way?" " No. You'd never do something like that. On that note, the strings came pre-set and pegged, ensuring that even the most inexperienced player will have little difficulty. Keep the tuners loose, not the pegs, which are the silver twirlies near the bridge. You'll have to re-feed a string after unraveling it. This is a given with the instrument at any time, so make sure everything is tight after you've set it. Simply slip the bridge under the strings and secure it with the provided rubber pad, then suspend the loose strings from the bridge. The G string, or the fattest string, takes up the most space on the bridge. Unless otherwise stated, the "Cecilio" logo should be facing away from you. After you've put the bridge in place, you'll have to alternate between tightening the tuners and putting the pegs in. It's inevitable that you'll lose a string now and then. Things will happen with wood, friction, humidity, and temperature, so just palm/push the wooden pegs [where the strings wrap around] a little harder/further into the cello. This will help keep the pegs in place and prevent slippage to a certain extent. Tune a cello on YouTube and tighten it up with tuners or pegs. It'll take a whileeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Don't put too much pressure on the cello. Work on getting it in tune. Are you doing everything correctly? You'll have strings that could last a decade and a cello that'll stay in tune the majority of the time. It'll just be sitting there, all set and ready to go.

- The Bow. It's cheap, but it's not really cheap. I'm very pleased with the quality of the materials they've sent. Shorter and heavier, but an excellent bow for developing hand and wrist form and muscles [for beginners]. Others will probably only use this bow as a backup or for practice. br>br>- If you've never rosined a bow before, this is the place to start. Here are a few ideas to get you started: DO NOT DIRECTLY TOUCH THE BOW HAIR, AND DO NOT ALLOW OTHERS OR OTHER PERSONS TO TOUCH THE BOW HAIR. The sound and ability of the bow will be tarnished by your oily, greasy fingers. Make sure the bow isn't too tight. Here's how to stay away from it: If you find yourself thinking, "Gee, I wonder if this is too tight," loosen it up. If you tap or bounce the wooden part of the bow on your palm, you should see *some* movement or "slack" in the bow hairs. After each use, make sure to loosen the screws. This is your chance to experiment, and you'll notice a difference in how tight or loose you can play your bows in no time.
- To rosin, remove the entire bit of rosin from the container, which should have a hole underneath to help it pop out and be clothed; ****TAKE A PAIR OF SCISSORS*** or a screwdriver, anything sharpish, and hatch the rosin, once more emphasizing the "do not touch the rosin or bow with your bare fingers" rule. Scrape directly onto the rosin with a "" sort of thing. Yes, the rosin is lovely in its current state, and yes, I mean to tear right into it. It's a type of activation that aids in the spreading and covering of the bow. After that, all you have to do is rosin the bow. Go all the way across the hairs, depending on your personal preference. Go for a lot of layers. Over the years, I've rosin'd new bows on the sides and between [the wood and the hairs]. Then, as time goes on, you'll just apply as needed or as needed, depending on how much time you have to play.

- Overall, if I had known I could have gotten this instrument earlier in life, I would have, and I don't know where I would be now if I had it as a kid. I had auditioned for a number of roles, but living in an apartment restricted a lot of my rehearsal time. In a small apartment, it's impossible to play anything on a rented loud full-body cello. Find a way if you have children, if you have anyone who is interested in anything, and especially if you have children who are interested. If you're worried, know that there are a lot more rental options than you might think. Try it on for size, listen to the rumbling bass, and see if the kid is interested. Then I'd advise you to use this instrument without hesitation. This is an incredible offer for anyone of any age or purpose.

Aliana Brown

| Mar 28, 2021

I'm in my forties and have decided to try learning an instrument because I'm not getting any younger. I like the sound of the cello and want to learn it. I decided to buy this electric cello after reading both positive and negative reviews. The cello arrived with some damage to the box, as if a shark had nipped at it, but it was undamaged on the inside, and it was shipped in a case with bubble wrap around it. Note: On the outside of the box is the company logo as well as the name of the instrument. So, if you're worried about porch pirates, make every effort to be home when it arrives. On the black market, I've heard electric cellos are only second to kidneys. I jest, jest, jest, jest, jes But, in all seriousness, br>br>For a variety of reasons, I chose this. I live in an apartment and, as much as I despise my neighbors, I'm not cruel enough to send them student-related mail. screechy scales at a moderate level For my needs, this device is quiet enough. It's not much louder than when the TV or radio is turned on, in my opinion. It's difficult to beat the price. Renting isn't always an option, but why not try it if you want to learn at your own pace? I have the luxury of taking my time to make this cello a natural extension of myself. It also appears to be stylish. After a glorious battle, it's like something a ninja would wail on as the sun sets. br>br>At a black-tie event, I'm not going to perform elaborate solos. I'm just a regular guy who likes to bow. br>br>I'm still trying things out, but it appears that you can use an electric tuner with this even if you don't have an amp. It's not the tuner that's the issue; it's my tuning. If you're just getting started, I strongly advise you to read articles or watch videos about tuning. Adjusting one string has an effect on the others, so it's almost like putting together a puzzle. Make sure you're not overtightening anything. Take it easy and be cautious, particularly with the A string. Do not become irritable. br>br>It was money well spent if I could get to the point where I could play Silent Night on this thing. Let's see how things turn out. I also have my heart set on doing my own improvisation of a certain movie theme, which the cello will do for me if I do my part. Tears may be shed if I can pull that off. br>br>If you're practicing for the next 70 years, I'm sure I'll be practicing alongside you; we'll be cello cousins.

Lucy NAYLOR

| May 03, 2021