40 years playing guitar, complete newbie to the violin. First, the instrument looks beautiful and comes with everything you need safe and sound in it's own case. It's completely set up and ready to tune and play. The white has a subtle sparkle to it that I really like. It does smell like paint upon opening but that will dissipate, albeit slowly, very slowly. It is very loud unplugged and sounds like itself when plugged into an amp. I had no trouble getting it to produce distinguishable notes using the bow, rosin and strings that it comes with. Yes, the back of the neck is unpainted but that is how it's supposed to be. I replaced 2 of the 4 strings with D'Addario preludes when I accidentally broke them by using the wrong peg for the wrong string and I actually prefer the sound of the stock strings, they seem more articulate. I've had no trouble tuning it and it keeps it's tune for a few days at a time, although I always tune any of my stringed instruments before playing them.
Before changing anything, whether bow, strings, rosin or shoulder rest, take a look at Fiddlerman's "109 dollar violin test" on youtube where he takes it out of the box, tunes it very quickly, and plays with everything it comes with. It's the same violin as this one in black without the electronics. It sounds fantastic when he plays it and he is quite impressed and he is also quite impressive. The only thing I've had to add to this outfit is a mute because it's so loud it was hurting my left ear. I would also recommend a snark clipon tuner if you don't already have one. I play with the tuner clipped behind the scroll which makes it easier to know where to put your finger when you are starting out.
I am so pleased with this brand that I have also ordered their viola outfit as well.
Cecilio 4/4 CVNAE-Black+SR Ebony Fitted Acoustic/Electric Violin in Metallic Black
4.2 | 1,246 ratings
Price: 102.99
Last update: 07-18-2024
About this item
4/4 (Full Size) Acoustic & Electric Violin
Hand-carved solid spruce top, solid maple back & sides with volume and tone control
Ebony pegs, chin rest and fingerboard, tailpiece with 4 nickel plated fine tuners
Includes: Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, Lightweight foam fitting hard case, Adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding with soft rubber feet, Violin bridge, High quality rosin, and an AUX cable
1 year warranty against manufacturer's defects
Hand-carved solid spruce top, solid maple back & sides with volume and tone control
Ebony pegs, chin rest and fingerboard, tailpiece with 4 nickel plated fine tuners
Includes: Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, Lightweight foam fitting hard case, Adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding with soft rubber feet, Violin bridge, High quality rosin, and an AUX cable
1 year warranty against manufacturer's defects
Product information
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 32 x 12 x 5 inches |
| ASIN | B00GWULQ1O |
| Item model number | 4/4CVNAE-Black+SR |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
1,239 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,114 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #9 in Acoustic Violins |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | November 25, 2013 |
| Back Material | Maple |
| Color Name | Metallic Black |
| String Material | Nickel |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Size | 23 inches |
Top reviews from the United States
Craig Fields
Tremendous value, looks great, sounds great.
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016
J. & P. Kelley
Sweet !
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2016
JCATX
Cool addition to my collection
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023Richard
Not a bad violin for the cost
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023