Cecilio Silent Electric Solid Wood Violin Kit with Ebony Fittings in Black Metallic Varnish - Full Size 4/4 Electric Violin f

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars | 1,534 ratings

Price: 105.99

Last update: 12-23-2024


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Hand-carved solid maple wood body with mother of pearl inlays, and ebony fingerboard, chin rest, pegs, and tailpiece
Style 2 electric/silent violin in blue metallic varnish (full size)
Comes with a 9V alkaline battery, high-quality Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, quality rosin cake, a bridge, aux cable, and headphones
Best for practice and performance, perfect for quiet practicing, ideal for pop or contemporary music

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  • Latoya M Michel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Violin for Me!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2010
    So, I haven't played the violin since grade school. And I rent a room in a house, so I was wanted a violin that would be quiet. So, I choose this one... Alas, it's not really "quiet" or silent (even with a mute). Its "quieter" than an acoustic. But still, due to the vibrations, it still gives off its own sound.

    I was looking for a inexpensive violin. But the other ones I checked out, looked like crap. They had a plastic body, which I am not into.

    I love the fact that this Cecilio has a wooden body with the mother of earl details. It actually looks much nicer in person, than the pictures. Smells great too (but then I love the smell of fresh cute wood and rosin... call me crazy). And the sound is great (to me anyways, as a beginner). And since it is new, I know that in a few years the sound will mature. (hence another reason I wanted a violin with a wooden body, not plastic).

    Buying this violin was a big step for me. Since, Electric violins are relatively 'new'. I came across questions and concerns regarding maintenance (etc). You know, the argument about whether or not to get specialized strings since it is electric verses just any steel strings.

    In the end, I went with, buying from the manufacturer of the actual violin, Cecilio. I found no problems using their basic standard strings.

    I love the case (and everything that came with it). The rosin is decent and so is the bow. I love the fact that I can carry the case like a backpack, so I can go out and practice out in the nearby park, without feeling awkward about carrying the case.

    It is very light, that surprised me.

    Disadvantages:

    I don't like where the plug in is on the violin. I think it would have be better, if placed on the side. Because it is underneath, the plug-ins come out. Which is irritating.

    Recommendations:

    ~ Get Peg mix, to stop the pegs from slipping (which is naturally going to happen from a new violin that hasn't been 'set' yet)
    ~ Get a Shoulder Pad
    ~ Mini Amplifier. The one I got was the "Danelectro HoneyTone Amplifier". I felt it sounds pretty decent with my vioin. And perfect, for travelling with me (it can attach to my belt buckle). Looks great too! (I also got the ac adapter to the amp, even though it can operate by battery)
    ~ mute (helps little)
    ~ violin stand

    Personal Preference Additions:

    ~ A Bow. I plan to upgrade the default bow, to something of more quality. Once again. The bow provided is decent, for beginners to practice on. But at some point you will find, that you will want to upgrade.

    Ultimately, I am very satisfied with my purchase. I was browsing other sites, to find a starter set plus the violin. And believe it or not, I got EVERYTHING +MORE on Amazon for cheaper, than if I bought one of those bogus starter sets. Plus, all the items I purchased were of better quality.

    Anyway, if you are hesitant about buying this violin. Don't be. For the price, it is DEFINITELY worth it! In fact, it's quality (in my opinion) would put it on a higher price range. Plus, this violin will mature with you, as you play.

    Hopefully, my review helps. ;-)

    Good luck!

    P.S. Soaap are a great provider. Thanks you guys!
  • yep
    4.0 out of 5 stars So you want to buy a cheap violin...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2012
    If you are already a violinist, and you want a cheap electric for quiet practice and/or easy recording/amplification, go for it-- this is a functional and competent electric that comes with a case and a working bow, a decent case, steel strings, and micro-tuners. The sound is okay, and it's ready to go out of the box. You might want some bridge adjustment, but you might want that with any violin. It's a great deal for an electric.

    This review is more for people who are looking for a "starter" violin. A solid-body electric violin like this is actually a great way to start/test your interest because it is very quiet, and is easy to integrate with computer-based lessons and recording. It's also cheap, and kind of like the difference between a digital keyboard and a real piano, except for the fact that all the issues of tuning, setup, intonation, playing action, etc, are still very emphatically NOT digital, and very real.

    One of the worst mistakes well-meaning parents make is buying bad instruments for their kids. They figure "no sense spending money on the good stuff", and so start junior off with some cheap, ugly-sounding, badly-intonated, unplayable, wheezy, buzzy piece of junk. Junior, of course, gets discouraged in her efforts to learn "twinkle twinkle little star" on an out-of-tune, difficult-to-play, bad-sounding instrument, and parent and child alike give up on music until the kid gets to college and starts doing remixes and loop-based stuff on a laptop.

    Bad instruments are not good beginner instruments. Beginners, more than anyone, need capable and competent instruments. Brilliant musicians can get great sound out of a cardboard box or a Gatorade bottle. They have already done the hard stuff. They know the scales and modes and chords inside and out. They know the instruments and what they sound like and what they are capable of, in a visceral sense.

    A 10-year-old does not. You can't just hand a child a cheap instrument, a tuner, and an instruction manual, and expect good results. One in a billion savants will be a natural genius, but most people need competent hardware.

    This is a cheaply-made violin, but it is capable of being a decent one. 99% of the difference between junk instruments and competent instruments is setup, tuning, and playing action. This will never be a world-class heirloom violin, but it can be a competent and adequate violin, if it is properly set up and tuned. Somebody somewhere needs to understand string action, intonation, and tuning.

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