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Cecilio CVN-300 Solidwood Ebony Fitted Violin with D'Addario Prelude Strings, Size 4/4 (Full Size)
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Brand | Cecilio |
Size | 4/4 |
Color | Varnish |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 32 x 12 x 5 inches |
Top Material Type | Spruce |
Back Material Type | Maple |
String Material Type | Nickel |
Finish Type | Varnish |
Instrument | Violin |
Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
About this item
- Great Violin For Beginners: The beginner violin is an ideal stringed musical instrument for any student who has dreams of playing music. The set includes all the necessities to start learning how to play.
- Elegant Design: As beautiful as most stringed musical instruments, these violins for beginners have a solid spruce top and antique finish with inlaid purfling. Along with an ebony fingerboard, pegged chin rest, and tailpiece, it is a work of art
- Violin Learning Kit Includes: Cecilio violin dressed in D'Addario Prelude strings, 2 bows, an extra bridge, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding, a chromatic string tuner with metronome, and a lightweight hard case for transport.
- Basic Technique: Set includes a Mendini Violin First Lesson book with instruction on basic techniques and lessons on how to read music. Also, a companion download (available online) has exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment.
- Handle With Care: The adult or kids violin, like most band & orchestra musical instruments, is delicate. Please note the bridge will not be setup to avoid damage during shipping. NOTE: Tuning pegs must be handled with care and pushed in when adjusting.
- Cecilio CVN 300 Violin and Music Sheet Stand Bundle - Ebony Fitted Violin with D'Addario Prelude StringsThis bundle contains 2 items
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For beginners | 4.1 | — | 4.6 | 4.0 | — | 5.0 |
Sound quality | 3.8 | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 5.0 |
Craftsmanship | 3.8 | — | 4.4 | 4.0 | — | 5.0 |
Sold By | KK Music Store | D Z Strad | D Z Strad | HEYCHAT | AileenMusic | Yingfengxing Store |
instrument | Violin | Violin | Violin | Violin | Violin | Violin |
size | 4/4 | 4/4 - Full Size | 4/4 - Full Size | Full | Full Size | Full |
number of strings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
operation mode | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
top material | Spruce | — | Ebony | Spruce | Spruce | Ebony |
back material | Maple | Wood | Ebony | Flame Maple | Maple | Maple |
string material | Nickel | — | Prelude strings | Alloy Steel | D'Addario Prelude Strings | Alloy Steel |
finish type | Varnish | Varnish | Unfinished | Polished | Polished | Polished |
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Product information
Item Weight | 5 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 32 x 12 x 5 inches |
ASIN | B00EOYKGH0 |
Item model number | DA_4/4CVN-300+SR+92D+FB1 |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,022 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #5 in Acoustic Violins |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 19, 2013 |
Back Material | Maple |
Color Name | Varnish |
String Material | Nickel |
Top Material | Spruce |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Size | 4/4 |
Battery type | Zinc Carbon |
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Product Description
Experience exquisite sound with the Cecilio violin - a premium instrument designed for beginner and student musicians. Crafted with solid wood and finished with a stunning satin antique finish and inlaid purfling, this violin produces a deep, rich, and powerful tone. The premium package includes a plush-lined hardshell case, chromatic tuner, quality rosin, two bows, adjustable shoulder rest, extra bridge, and lesson book - everything you need to master your music.
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Chromatic Tuner with Metronome This easy-to-read tuner has a large LCD display that can be used to tune any instrument. When using the metronome function, an audible beat is provided for an easy-to-find downbeat in any of the compound or duple meter settings. The metronome tempo ranges between 30bpm to 230bpm. With an adjustable note value and tempo range, mastering complex beats is achievable for any level musician. |
Durable Hard Case This kit includes a deluxe plush-lined, nylon-covered hard case so you can take your violin anywhere without worry. It's lightweight for easy transport to and from class or gigs. Extra Bow Never miss a moment of practice or performance with two bows at your disposal. |
Quality Rosin Our quality rosin helps you maintain the hair on the bows to create a clearer sound. |
Adjustable Padded Shoulder Rest Customize your comfort while you play with the adjustable padded shoulder rest. Lesson Book Explore different techniques that can turn you into a virtuoso in no time. |
How To Care For Your Bow
To prolong the life of your bow, always loosen the bow hair after playing to prevent warping. Gently turn the screw counter clockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten before you play. Without rosin, your violin might sound too faint or thin. Achieve a clearer sound by using the included quality rosin. Work the rosin back-and-forth along the bow hair from the frog to the tip.
How To Tune Your Violin
Using the included chromatic tuner, tune your violin by carefully turning the tuning pegs in the peg box. Achieve a perfect sound with the fine tuners in the tailpiece.
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Type | Acoustic | Acoustic | Acoustic | Acoustic | Acoustic + Electric | Electric |
Fingerboard | Ebony | Maple | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony |
Pegs | Ebony | Boxwood | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony |
Strung with D’Addario Prelude Strings | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Tone | Mellow & Warm | Mellow & Warm | Bright & Clear | Deep, Rich & Powerful | Acoustic & Electric | Electric |
Available Finishes | Antique Varnish | Natural Varnish | Natural Varnish | Flamed, Hand-Oiled + Flamed | Antique Varnish, Black, White | Black, Blue, Pink, Mahogany, Yellow, White |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, value, and difficulty level of the violin. For example, they mention it's a great beginner's choice, and the tone is richer in the 300. They're also satisfied with performance. That said, some complain about the durability.
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Customers like the quality of the violin. They say it has a rich, beautiful sound and is worth fixing. Some customers mention that the violin was well packed and in perfect shape.
"...- Rosin: Seems decent and I used it for a while (it did need to be scored first) but I bought some jade rosin a month or so ago and I could..." Read more
"...do work on my guitars, so I can see is constructed in an OK way, looks good enoug and it sounds OK… and the price is phenomenal… so the set you get..." Read more
"...They have lasted me for over a year, so they shouldn't break easily, although I wouldn't say I'm a strenuous player by any stretch of the imagination..." Read more
"...It's pretty obvious that the shoulder rest was cheaply made and it sometimes feels like it might fall apart...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the stringed instruments. They mention that it sounds decent, loud, and nice. Some appreciate the soft mellow sound, which is suitable for playing inside the home. Some mention that the tone is richer in the 300 model, while the 200 is significantly lighter. Overall, most are happy with the sound and recommend it for its quality.
"...The sound quality is great, at least to me, but obviously it's not going to sound like a professional instrument...." Read more
"...so I can see is constructed in an OK way, looks good enoug and it sounds OK… and the price is phenomenal… so the set you get is all you need…" Read more
"...I'm not really a fan of the G or A strings, but they still sound more than okay to play on...." Read more
"...a beginner, I wasn't looking for amazing sound, but the sound I'm getting is pretty good for a violin on the cheaper side...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the string set. They say it's perfect for the money to learn on, and a great bargain for a beginner violin. Customers also mention that it'll provide decent quality for the price.
"...in an OK way, looks good enoug and it sounds OK… and the price is phenomenal… so the set you get is all you need…" Read more
"...They are well worth the money and they allow you to hold the violin properly and with considerably less strain than the ludicrous one provided...." Read more
"...To summarize, this is a very good violin for the price, but not much else is...." Read more
"...I don't know if I can name the online class, but it is very inexpensive and very thorough...." Read more
Customers find the violin easy to play. They say it's a good starter instrument and a wonderful learning tool. Customers also appreciate the lesson book and the nice songs in it.
"...much the only book I am using, and my tutor also agrees it's a great beginner book. Obviously it starts with the basics and builds you up...." Read more
"...Tl;dr: Good violin for beginners, but I would do away with the bow, "shoulder rest" (if you can call it that), and possibly strings if you're more..." Read more
"...It tunes pretty easy...." Read more
"...All that being said, as a fellow beginner, I think this a great violin for beginners and/or anyone who isn't sure if they will seriously play violin..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the violin. They say that it plays well, sounds good, is easy to tune, and stays in tune. Some mention that the sound is not the best, but it works well for beginners and those who can't hear the violin well. That said, they say it's perfectly playable and would serve as an excellent beginner's violin. The bows work properly and produce a great quality sound.
"...All in all, I am super happy with my purchase and learning to play has been such a joy (and not as hard as I thought it would be)!" Read more
"...Personally, it doesn't cut it for me, but I will admit the exercises are quite good...." Read more
"...wouldn't feel ripped off, I think the violin sounds good - and is very playable...." Read more
"...weather, not only this month, but at all times, but even so, it didn't handle it well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tuning of the violin. Some mention that it stays in tune after the requisite adjustments, while others say that it seems impossible to tune.
"...I have forcibly shoved the pegs into place, between the low quality fine tuners which do not hold tension and the poorly-placed pegs, I can hardly..." Read more
"...It stays in tune quite nicely with just minor adjustments with the fine tuners...." Read more
"...The tuner gave up within 5 minutes, and even with a switch of the provided batteries to more reliable ones, it never turned on again...." Read more
"...Except whenever I turn it on, and tune my violin, it says it is still out of tune. And changes direction completely...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the violin. They mention that the little string came apart, the tailpiece came off, and the tailgut was broke. Some say that the violin fell apart on them a couple of times. The bows were broken, the neck was cracked, and even the band to hold them was broken. When they tried to restring it, the headstocks snapped.
"The violin looks a bit flimsy, but is fine, actually can say the same for the whole set… but it works, I am not a violin player, but I do work on my..." Read more
"...when I ordered this violin for the first time, it came with a visibly large crack starting at the left "f" hole -- which didn't necessarily render..." Read more
"...that the shoulder rest was cheaply made and it sometimes feels like it might fall apart...." Read more
"...one of the strings popped, the entire tailpiece came off, the tailgut was broke, the tailgut of the violin has orange discoloration of orange at the..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the strings of the violin. They mention that they are not precisely wound, they loosen up too much, and they frequently go out of tune. Some say that the fine tuner on the A string was stuck.
"...about how the pegs at the top (pegbox) won't stay put or the strings won't stay in tune; all you need to do is make sure to push the pegs in a bit..." Read more
"...The strings are not spaced evenly along the neck, making playing an individual string challenging...." Read more
"...I think the bows could be a bit better. I had issues with one sticking while trying to tighten or loosed the hairs...." Read more
"...The violin comes with d'addario strings - which sound very nice...." Read more
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I am giving it 5 stars because the instrument itself is great, however the add ons... not so much:
- Bows: It comes with 2, which is nice and they seem decent, but I had a nicer bow given to me and it's definitely better.
- Shoulder rest: Do yourself a favor and just add a better one to your cart right now, you'll be happy you did. This thing is absolute junk, extremely uncomfortable, and didn't hold the violin in the right place no matter what I did to adjust it. When I got a better one it was a world of difference!
- Rosin: Seems decent and I used it for a while (it did need to be scored first) but I bought some jade rosin a month or so ago and I could immediately hear the sound was better (and I'll take anything that makes me sound even slightly better at this point!).
- Strings: It's been three months am still using the ones that came with the instrument. They seem great to me! I wish it came with a second set!
- Tuner/metronome: I never even put batteries in it. It doesn't seem like something that's well made. I just use an app on my phone.
- Lesson book: This book is awesome! It's pretty much the only book I am using, and my tutor also agrees it's a great beginner book. Obviously it starts with the basics and builds you up. It indicates there are songs on a disc that match up, but my book did not come with a disc. There is a link on the very first page where you can download the songs though, which is VERY helpful!
- Case: Decent. It has a zipper pocket on the outer top of the case, perfect for a small notebook. The lesson book is a little too big to fit in it all the way though. The case closes with a zipper and velcro flap. There's a space inside to store your rosin and extra bridge. The case lid doesn't stay open though, which is annoying. The hinge should allow it to go back just an inch more so it doesn't slam shut on you. Otherwise, it's a case and it does its job.
All in all, I am super happy with my purchase and learning to play has been such a joy (and not as hard as I thought it would be)!
The book that comes with the purchase is not bad, but if you have a teacher they will probably recommend something else, although I've heard other commentators say their teachers loved it. Personally, it doesn't cut it for me, but I will admit the exercises are quite good. The book is lackluster when explaining how to properly hold the violin and bow, but once again, a teacher will help you with that. There are also many good tutorials on YouTube about the basics of violin playing, which I've learned from since I'm self-taught. The violin itself is of pretty decent quality. Obviously at this price you're simply not going to receive a high-standard/amazing violin, but it definitely gets the job done. The back of the neck perfectly blends the varnish with the naked wood, which is more aesthetic than practical, but it performs the same purpose as does an abrupt transition from wood to varnish/varnish to wood. This is extremely important for left-hand mobility, and this violin doesn't have a problem with that. The case is pretty good as well, but it's nothing remarkable; it performs its intended purpose of facilitating transportation and storage. I do need to mention, though, that when I ordered this violin for the first time, it came with a visibly large crack starting at the left "f" hole -- which didn't necessarily render the instrument unplayable but was... unsavory, to put it mildly. When I told the seller about the problem they promptly sent out another violin and the instrument came without any issues... except one of the bows was broken. It's a good thing they give you two bows because I wouldn't have enough patience to send the order back once more. Speaking of the bows, they are (or used to be) described as "brazilwood". These bows are okay to use, but I would strongly recommend buying a good wooden or carbon fiber bow instead; it will make your life much easier. The bows provided are subpar in terms of quality, and as for them being brazilwood? It's like trying to sell a #2 pencil as a fountain pen. The bows won't last you for too long; the same goes for the rosin and the shoulder rest. The rosin isn't bad, per se, but it isn't great. Sometimes good rosin can be the solution to sounding better than a dying dolphin. However, the shoulder rest is a complete joke and it's barely permissible even when acknowledging the price. I could easily go off for hours on just how much pain and discomfort that bloody excuse for a piece of equipment caused me in the beginning. I would advise purchasing either a Kun or a Fiddlerman shoulder rest if you decide you need one. They are well worth the money and they allow you to hold the violin properly and with considerably less strain than the ludicrous one provided. Some buyers have had problems with the chin rest, and that's expected because this violin comes with a very standard chin rest that won't suit everyone's needs. It works fine for me, but it may not for you. The tuner is fine, although a piano or keyboard will also work just as well, or even free apps you can get on your phone. I've heard some people complaining about how the pegs at the top (pegbox) won't stay put or the strings won't stay in tune; all you need to do is make sure to push the pegs in a bit when you're tuning the strings and everything should be fine. I haven't had much trouble with the fine tuners at the bottom, either. It's nice that the seller gives you an extra (unsanded) bridge in case the one you have breaks, but at the time of my purchase, the one installed on the violin isn't set up quite right (I guess the seller decided to now ship it without the bridge installed to avoid damage, which is understandable). Of course, it ultimately comes down to preference with this sort of thing, since some people like the G string side to be lower or higher and stuff like that, but there is an objectively correct way to position it as well. For example, I've noticed that when I play sul D (only on the D string), there comes a point where it becomes virtually impossible to avoid hitting another string. I'm not saying this out of inexperience or obliviousness, either, because I physically cannot play sul D much over an octave without the problem becoming more pronounced. If I had to guess, in violin terms this would be about at 5th or 6th position. This phenomenon isn't an obstacle on the A string, so I know it's a D string problem. You might find it preferable to sand down the bridge a bit on the G string side, but just make sure you handle it with care and don't disturb the soundpost. If you do manage to disturb the soundpost, you need to take it to a luthier so they can put it back in place (the sound will be incredibly dull and unresonant without it). As for the D'Addario Prelude strings themselves, they are of fair quality and have a bright and full sound. I'm not really a fan of the G or A strings, but they still sound more than okay to play on. They have lasted me for over a year, so they shouldn't break easily, although I wouldn't say I'm a strenuous player by any stretch of the imagination. When you’re able to play fairly well I would say to get new strings like Dominants or Pirastros since they can often prove a little finicky, but the D'Addario ones will work quite adequately for beginners and probably even intermediate players. A rubber mute would also be a great addition, and you can buy one for less than 5 USD for the benefit of not annoying the neighbors. One thing to mention is that this is certainly NOT an advanced or professional player's violin. It should work well for beginners and intermediates only. Other than all that, it's a nice violin. You need to install the bridge and perform some excess maintenance, but overall, it is well set up and competently made. The fingerboard is a nice ebony, which is good considering some beginner violins use some kind of satanic black paint that stains your fingers and makes you appear like a victim of the Bubonic Plague. You might get slightly blackened fingers on this violin, but that's due to natural oils from your skin reacting with the strings/fingerboard. It's nothing to worry about, and the occurrence will disappear after you play the instrument for some time. I would buy this exact same violin if I were to start all over.
Tl;dr: Good violin for beginners, but I would do away with the bow, "shoulder rest" (if you can call it that), and possibly strings if you're more intermediate. Should last you a while if you treat it with care.
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