Cecilio CECO-4BK Ebony Electric Silent Metallic Black Cello in Style 4, Size 4/4 (Full Size)

It is not a detailed review, but more like a list of pointers that may be useful for the curious buyer. It was an okay cello at its price. It had a fine sound considering that it was an electric cello, and was easy to set up and use. Though the bridge is thin, it shouldn't take me too long to position myself for it since it has a slot for it. This makes adjusting my positioning for the bridge easy. In terms of the fingerboard, it does smell of paint which will eventually wash off. As for the metallic mahogany, I wish they offered a darker stain since I can see wood grain under it, but I guess there's a price point involved. In addition, the wings need to be held in place with a Phillips head screwdriver, but that's nothing to worry about. The bow that came with it is useless, it cannot be tightened to the length of the hair so it seems nearly impossible to bow the d or g strings without hitting a neighboring string, and the hair itself has been attached unevenly, leaving waves that are bothersome but not critical. It's a bit difficult to use the fine tuners because the threading on them is not very good, making their use serviceable but A string had already been damaged at the time the G string snapped during its first tuning. When compared to the cost and how easily they can be solved, I do find all these problems reasonable. The big issue I have is with the pegs not gripping the pedals properly. In light of a few reviews, I purchased a solution here on Amazon to help that problem by making the pegs stick better, but I already see how time-consuming it will be to reapply the product every time it wears off by restringing the bow. When I do begin to use this a lot, I expect to replace the pegs with some more reliable ones. Having said that, so far the product appears to be well worth the price and I would recommend it with the caveats that I have.

Blaze McLaughlin

| Jun 16, 2021

It was a gift in aid of practicing since I live in an apartment. It is a wonderful addition to your collection. This is an instrument I recommend highly as an experienced cellist. This is what I recommend to anyone looking to buy a home. It is not possible to play the game on the same day it is delivered. You will reap the rewards of patience if you keep working at it. I. A. 1. Make sure someone is available to oil the fine tuners and manipulate them while the strings are 1. I. 2. Please re-read Play the instrument on stringed instruments. The strings that came with mine were not attached to the As you can see, it wasn't supposed to be ready to play from You must treat this manufactured item as if it were a crafted one in order to get the most from Slowly adjusting/tuning the strings of mine after letting it rest for almost two days. The decision not to buy new strings was a good one for me. Below you will find my explanation. It was a breeze to put up the bridge. 1. 2. 3. All movable parts (support pull outs) should be oiled and tightened. At some point, it will be necessary to re-check the results Ensure the screws and washers are in place. The part of the instrument that wears out over time and with excessive use is definitely this one. Whenever necessary, keep a bit of a screwdriver in the case, since they do need tightening from time to time. Bow it down, that's a ROSIN'! Ensure that the rosin you use is GOOD. While it doesn't matter much if the strings and bow hair are cheap, rosin of a good quality counts significantly. It is likely that you are not spending enough online if you spend less than $10 on rosin. You can expect to pay about $20 for it at JADE is a program that I recommend. Put your bow in it, and it will drown you. If you want to test, you can move your nail along the base of the strings (by the frog) after you apply Immediately after you take off, you should see a white cloud float away from Don't touch the hair of the bow or the string area where the bow can be adjusted. Getting rosin build up off of strings between practices will take a soft, dry cloth. You will lose oil from your hands over time, so keep the strings clean after The number 5. Make sure you have There's no doubt that choosing the Cecilio over the Yamaha saved you money. A few extra dollars in some phones is not too much to ask. The amount I spent on my electric cello was equal to what I spent on a phone and small amplifier. It's worth it to make it happen for it's such a joy to listen to. Having played the electric cello, I believe that the strings and bow don't have as much of an impact on the sound as an acoustic cello would. The news is actually very good. Using an amp this way is a great way to get excellent sound quality and to customize your sound. Furthermore, the bow pressure and Similarly, technique is not as significant as it used to be. The benefit of free shipping. From the neck to the ear, the tonality is consistent. This is not always true and is not always easy to accomplish The fact that this one is intended to be used by an intermediate player sounds fantastic to me. If you don't have time to practice, you can play the electric right away. The electric is very forgiving and doesn't require you to have a really good skill. Not the best option for someone seeking to improve on their technique since it will not be There will be no doubt in your mind that you have You will only be disappointed if you return to your acoustic guitar. In the studio, we used an electric amplifier recently for some scratch tracks and it worked perfectly! We used a higher-quality cable for recording, and it extended further into the studio because of the adapter as well. It was during that session that I damaged the rear of the box. (Stepped on a cord and bent the inside of it. Make sure you do not do the same when using adapters) I called Cecilio and they authorized me to get a replacement box for As my husband is quite handy, I am not sure how difficult it was to install. It appeared he had to solder in order to replace the part. Despite the price differential, my opinion of this item is very positive, and as my secondary cello I am very glad I chose it over a higher priced model. There is no doubt that it is My practice, performance with a PA system and studio uses have all been done on my instrument.

Madalyn Armstrong

| Feb 13, 2021

My life kept getting in the way of my promising to review this game, but it took nearly a year for me to get around to it. Putting this cello through its paces is what I've done for you. To begin with, I changed the string from C to G. My first addition was a high E and I went down from there. As a result, E, A, D, G were spelled out. purchased the instrument after joining a Gaelic rock band that needed a fiddler. Before I bought the instrument, I was using my classical instrument and it didn't offer the volume output or range I needed. It was a real pain to lug my symphony cello around all the time In fact, I was not expecting that this electric would be so light. I find the instruments made by Cecilio to be of very high quality. I'd estimate the price range for this cello to be between 2,500 and 3,000 dollars, giving or taking a grand, bearing in mind that this is an electric cello and that the sound will be different. The level of sensitivity is sufficient to register vibrato, but you have to be aggressive when using In fact, the sound quality is better with different strings (as others have pointed out) and I should add that lower ranged strings sound better than Nevertheless, for my purposes it was ideal, especially since I was playing mostly on my new E string that I recently purchased and blending it with various electric basses, drums, guitars, and more, which all blended very well with my solo. Having played this instrument in freezing temperatures for hours outside as well as in seedy bars smelling of cigarette smoke, I've played it in all types of venues. It didn't seem to matter much what the temperatures were like. A string never broke during the typical 4 to 5 hours of practice per week, and it held up perfectly despite an intense practice schedule It came with all kinds of pens, even those "cheap" ones. It will cause your fingers to turn black if you play it because the paint will come off your hands when you do so. Fortunately, it will lessen with time, and after six months of steady play it will not be an issue any longer. Even so, I managed to wear through two bows trying to keep up with the fiddler's pace. As for the bow that comes with the instrument, I didn't give it too much thought because I bought a black bow that I had envisioned using on stage and it also matches the instrument. If the provided bow needs to be re-created then I would assume that it needs to be repaired The frog area should also be covered with hair in order to keep the hairs glued and pressed down. It is common for cheaper bows to have this issue As a result, the hair pops out of the frog, and tension in the bow hair is lost. In addition to the main bow, then? Yes, for sure! The best freebie of them all! Is there any other freebie I forgot to mention? I am giving you free rosin (say 3 dollars), cables and plugs (let's say 15 dollars) and a cheap but functional headset (five dollars). What else can I offer you? This amount you will receive in free accessories is around 25 dollars before you can even consider the cello, case, This deal is sweeten by the freebies alone, making it worth taking the chance. Also, if you are a parent, this allows you to let your child practice without the whole household hearing their screw ups or how many times they say "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. ". Is it odd for you to wake up at odd hours to practice as a professional musician? Do you live in an apartment on campus? We don't have any problems. The harness can be attached and the player can play standing up or the ins can be lengthened Don't forget to pin and share. There is no problem with it, I have tried it. I find it liberating to be able to play whenever and wherever I want, as a cellist is normally bound to an instrument. It was really impressive how this 'little guy who could' took all the abuse and kept right While we were traveling together on our musical journeys, we learned many things He mostly taught me what it meant to play an electronic instrument (feedback and popping sounds from switching things on and off out of sequence) and what it meant to be a musician who played a That is a product I would highly recommend. There hasn't been a disappointment for me. A final point In addition to the string, I also purchased the A'Addario E string and paid with I am looking to purchase an instrument within the $400-600 range (plus shipping).

Nasir Mitchell

| May 08, 2021