Cecilio 4/4 CEVN-2BL Electric/Silent Violin with Ebony Fittings in Blue Metallic Varnish (Full Size) – Ideal for Practice and Performance
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Color: Cut-Out - Blue
Size: 4/4-size
Features
- 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
Brand: Cecilio
Size: 4/4-size
Color: Cut-Out - Blue
Item dimensions L x W x H: 32 x 5 x 12 inches
Top Material Type: Ebony, Maple
Back Material Type: Maple
String Material Type: Alloy Steel
Finish Type: Varnish
Instrument: Guitar, Violin
Operation Mode: Electric
Brand Name: Cecilio
Instrument: Guitar, Violin
Manufacturer: Cecilio Musical Instruments
UPC: 847848006067 372342156944
Global Trade Identification Number: 67
Manufacturer Part Number: 4/4CEVN-2BL
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Model Name: Cecilio CEVN-2BL Electric Silent Violin w/ Solidwood Ebony Fitted in Blue Metallic
Model Number: 4/4CEVN-2BL
Warranty Description: 1 year warranty against manufacturer's defects.
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Included Components: with case
Instrument Size: 4/4-size
Item Dimensions: 32 x 5 x 12 inches
Top Material Type: Ebony, Maple
Back Material Type: Maple
String Material Type: Alloy Steel
Body Material Type: Maple
Material Type: Maple, Ebony
Color: Cut-Out - Blue
Finish Type: Varnish
Operation Mode: Electric
Number of Strings: 4
Connector Type: 3.5 mm AUX
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Top Amazon Reviews
Color: Metallic Red Mahogany
Size: 4/4-size
Before I start, it is best to know that I am a novice to the violin, so fellow beginners may find my review useful, while those that have more experience under their belt may find it over-enthusiastic. With that being said, I shall break down what I find good, 'meh', and bad. The Good: - The case is amazing quality. It is light-weight but sturdy and could probably take a good bit of a beating when toted around. The zippers zip and unzip easily - though, the zipper on the small front pocket needs a bit of force when zipping it back up around the left corner.All the straps feel secure and the rubber grip on the side strap is very comfortable. The interior is a beautiful sky blue velvet material that really makes the red of the mahogany violin pop. - The violin itself is stunning. The photo did not do the color of it any justice. The photo makes it seem more like it is a deep burgundy when it is, in fact, a rich, red mahogany. The fading on the back of the neck definitely adds to its beauty. - EDIT: The strings do just fine. The sound they produce is clean and crisp. I will not be replacing them until they need to be replaced as they do their job right. - The rosin is Cecilio's own brand and they claim it is of high-quality. I was surprised that it was dark rosin as I had heard that light rosin is best for violas and violins while dark was for cellos and bass, but it did it's job perfectly. - DAT PRICE TAG. The MEH: - The bow is alright. I was disappointed to find, like others, that it was fully tightened, which is a big no-no. A few of the hairs were already snapped - I am unsure if that is the norm with new bows or if it was because it was fully tightened. I will most likely replace it in the future with a better quality bow. - The AUX cable seems fine, I don't have an amp to test it and I probably wont use it for a very long time, if ever, but it was nice to have one included in case one planned to use an amp. - The fingerboard does leave a black residue on the fingers when touched. A simple swipe of a thin cloth easily cleans it off. - The battery is nothing special, the usual free battery brand you get with almost anything, but hey, free battery. - EDIT: The pegs definitely need peg dope freshly applied when you get it. My G and E pegs would not stick when I tried to tune the strings. The Bad: - The headphones are the cheapest pieces of crap I have ever had the misfortune of touching. They went straight into the trash. I rather they weren't even included in the set. - There are some imperfections with the paint. There is a drip streak along the concave curve on the back and some build up on the ribs, nose, and scroll. I do not find them to be terribly bad, and I understand that every violin is hand crafted and painted, but others may find the imperfection as a disappointment to the quality. Overall, even with a few bads and some 'meh's, it still gets 5 stars from me, because I do love it. I would definitely recommend this to fellow beginners that wish to learn how to play an electric violin but don't want to blow a hole in their wallets. [I have recieved my tuner and have edited my review as promised. Still love it.]
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2014 by Candice
Everything arrived undamaged, which was a good start. It took me 10 minutes to set everything up and tune it. The pegs sometimes moves a little even though I've pushed the pegs as much as I can; I have to re-tune the strings if that happens. The headset that's included with the bundle is cheap so I switched it with my Sony headphones. I've been playing for about an hour and it sounds great. I also prefer using my other bow rather than the one that comes with it. Overall, it's a great buy for anyone looking for an electric violin on a budget. Some issues I had were the pegs coming loose and the finish of the violin. As long as the pegs are pushed all the way in, they shouldn't move. With this violin, the pegs move slightly when I play and go out of tune so I have to stop and re-tune. This hardly happens though. The other issue I had was the finishing touches on the violin. It seems that the violin was made in a rush since there are patches and a few splotches of white paint on the black fingerboard. Part of the scroll and the back of the fingerboard is very rough; I had to sand it to get it smooth. PROS: - Good price - Easy to set up - Comes with everything you need to start - Feels nice to play CONS: - Sloppy details - Low quality headphones - Loose pegs
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018 Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018 by Francesca
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!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2010 by Latoya M Michel
Overall, the violin is a wonderful product, but it does have some minor flaws. I ordered mine in pearl white, and the paint coat could of used a bit more help; the scroll was a little messy and there were a few thin cracks in the painting along the fingerboard and neck of the violin and along some of the seams. This was kind of expected (being it is white, they are more noticeable) and it may be from the paint drying or dry conditions. The cracks are thin and not in obvious places so it was not much of an issue, but ordering a darker color may hide these flaws altogether. When the violin arrived, the bridge was not in place, rather on the side and not in any packaging, indicating it may of been set before being shipped. I'm not sure if it was supposed to be, but it was not difficult to put back on (I recommend if you don't know how, take it to a music shop and they will do it for free, along with tuning your instrument). The only issue was when I put the bridge on and started to tune, I noticed the tailpiece rattled. The fine-tuners were not entirely secured and was causing a rather annoying buzz while plucking or playing the instrument. If you look closely at the fine-tuners, there is a second knob that attaches the tuners to the tailpiece. All I had to do was tighten these (it's easier if you remove the tuning screw first and loosen your strings) and screw back in the tuning knob. This fixed the problem, but it took 30-45 minutes to fix the tuners and bridge and tune the violin. The violin is slightly heavier then an acoustic and even though it would seem to be off balance because it is missing the left upper bout, it surprising isn't that noticeable. The headphones that come with it work, but are of very poor quality, and it wouldn't hurt to invest in a nicer $10-$20 pair if you plan to use headphones (in-ear headphones work also and that is what I'm currently using). It uses a 9-volt battery for the battery pack, and comes with one which was very convenient. The rosin isn't what it shows, and actually seems to be pretty nice and comes with a box. The bow is of nice quality and works fine, but I personally will try to find a wooden or fiberglass bow that matches with the violin. I was surprised to see it came with a nice cleaning cloth and cover. The case is comes with a in-bedded box above the scroll for your rosin and other small objects, two bow slots, a Velcro strip to hold your instrument in the case, and a outside zipper for music, although it is too small to fit music in and close it fully without folding it. There isn't much room in the case for your shoulder rest (I suggest using an Everest shoulder rest, they are affordable, lasting and work with my acoustic and electric violins). It does come with a amplifier cable, and the quality seems nice but it ins't significantly long. The pegs, tailpiece and chin-rest are what looks to be ebony, but the fingerboard seems to be painted wood (the fingerboard matches fine and doesn't stand out but looking closely, it does look different from the tailpiece or chin-rest). The Mother of Pearl inlay on the tailpiece and end of the pegs adds a very nice touch to the instrument, but on one of the pegs part of the thin strip of metal surrounding it fell off. It isn't that noticeable and I'm not too worried about it, but it would be nice if the manufacture checked the instrument for minor flaws such as this and not-so-good paint jobs before shipping it off. The violin seemed a little cheaper in quality then my acoustic violin also made by Cecilio but overall I am very satisfied by the product. I was very excited about getting this violin and the shipping was fast (I selected free 5-8 day shipping and it came in 3 days, but different areas may have different shipping times. If you live in a larger community, I suggest choosing free shipping rather then paying $10-$25+ for faster shipping) The sound is great and it is significantly quieter then an acoustic. All in all, it is a great buy and nicely priced for the quality you get. Other then its minor flaws, I love the instrument and recommend it to anyone looking to get a good quality electric violin for a nice price.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2014 by Paul O
Color: Cut Out - Black
Size: 4/4-size
I recently got back into violin playing after a 20 year hiatus. One of the biggest issues is that I often find myself wanting to practice, but not being able to for fear of disturbing the neighbors in my apartment complex. I think this violin is going to be a good solution to that problem. I intend to mostly just leave the batteries out and play it without any amplification. In the following video, that's what I'm doing, and I'm cranking down on it as loud as I can. It's audible, but still not very loud. With my other violin, I would definitely be waking up the neighbors, but I think this should be alright if I just sort of take it easy on the bow. I think if I play it with a heavy practice mute, it should be reasonable to practice at any hour. https://youtu.be/Xl56-oBnIKk Cons: The bow is pretty cheap. It's good enough for beginners, but if you are planning to play any rapid staccato, it's going to bounce out of control. A better bow would fix that. I tried the included bow once, and put it away. I can use it for a spare periodically when I send my normal bow in to get re-haired. The strings are pretty cheap. At some point, I'll probably replace them with Dominants. Amusingly, a set of Dominants costs about $50, so a substantial proportion of the cost of the instrument will then be in strings. The pegs are very slippery. You can fix that with either some rosin rubbed onto the parts of the peg that contact the peg box, or use some peg compound. (Which I think is just rosin in a liquid form so it's easier to apply.) Without the peg compound, the pegs will slip and the instrument will go out of tune while playing it. I had to replace one of the fine tuners because it was bent, and not turning easily. I had some spares, so this was easy. Replacement fine tuners are only a few dollars on Amazon. Also on the same note, when tuning up for the first time, make sure that the fine tuners are properly screwed in. There's a tuning screw, and a mounting screw below that. On mine, the mounting screws were loose, causing the instrument to go out of tune frequently. Pros: I get to practice my violin in my apartment at night. I think it sounds decent, but a bit more metallic than a real violin. Changing the strings will probably fix that. It more or less feels like a regular violin when you are playing it. The construction feels solid enough, so hopefully it will last. The price makes it a great place to start. A real student violin should cost $500-$1000, just to get one that isn't too hard to play and sounds semi-decent. I would definitely recommend that new players get an experienced violinist to help them set up the instrument for the first time, because although the instrument arrived in a mostly playable condition, I did have to do a lot of little things to make it play well. Nothing was difficult or expensive to correct, but if I hadn't already known how to do the repairs/modifications, it would have been frustrating.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2015 by E. Kao
Color: Cut-Out - Blue
Size: 4/4-size
I received this violin this morning. I was able to put the bridge in and tune it without too much trouble (the strings kept detuning, but that's only because they need to stretch out since they're new strings). The sound is good, not tinny or brassy, and although playing requires a bit more finger strength than my acoustic violin since the bridge sits a bit higher (the pickup is placed under the bridge, elevating it slightly), I can't imagine that building more finger strength will really be a bad thing. The instrument was reasonably responsive for a new violin, and I was able to produce vibrato with just a little more effort than I need on my three-year-old acoustic. I'm hoping it will warm up and become more responsive as I play it more. I like a darker, warmer sound, so I had planned to replace the included strings with a set of Obligatos upon receipt, but I'm actually decently happy with the strings that were included, so I will continue to use them for now and replace them as they wear out. The bow is decent, although I will probably continue to use my older bow, as I'm more used to the feel of it. The main complaint I had about the bow included with this instrument is that it already had several loose hairs when I first opened the case, although this is more of an annoyance than a serious issue. I prefer dark rosin, so I was pleased to find that the rosin included was dark rosin, as opposed to the yellow rosin shown in the sample picture. The case is adequate, and I really have no complaints about it. I appreciate that it came with a "violin blanket" and a polishing cloth, which I was not expecting. This is a lovely violin, although be warned the finish is pretty sparkly, so if you don't want a sparkly violin, you might want to consider a different instrument. The mother-of-pearl inlay in the pegs and tailpiece is absolutely gorgeous. The only real issue I have is that the fingerboard is unevenly stained, so about a third of the way up the fingerboard toward the neck there is a diagonal streak where the original wood shows through the black stain for several inches. This is a little unsightly, but does not affect the function of the instrument.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2014 by J. Opper
Color: Cut Out - Black
Size: 4/4-size
I had to sell my violin and didn't have much money for a new one. I haven't so much as touched a violin in 6 months and the nightmares and desperation got to be too much for me to handle. This was a great deal within my very limited budget. I was beyond excited to open it today, but the fingerboard is scratched, or rather, scraped. It looks to be just cosmetic, but I was still really disappointed. I'm afraid to send it back though and risk getting one with a defect that affects functionality, so I'm going to see what I can do to fix it. The chin rest also has scratches on it and the pegs were difficult to get positioned. Luckily I still have some peg compound and peg drops, so I used those. Two of the pegs needed peg compound to get them to stick and two needed drops because they were too difficult to turn lol. Of course, I didn't expect to be able to take this violin out of the box and immediately be able to begin playing it, so that stuff's ok. I'm still just mostly focused on the scratch. My apartment's kinda dreary so I try to personalize it as much as possible. I really wanted to put this violin on my stand in my music section, but I don't really want my friends to see it like this - it's kind of embarrassing - and I don't like looking at the scratch either. For now, it's just in my closet :/ As for the case, I really like it! My last case didn't have as soft an inside and didn't have this neat little cover that goes over the violin. It also came with dark rosin in a very nice little case with a cloth. Most often, people will insist that I should use light rosin, but I've always preferred dark, so I was surprised to find dark rosin tucked away in the case compartment especially since it's light rosin that's shown in the picture. I usually use d'addario rosin, but this looks to be of good quality, so I'll keep it for now :) I'll definitely be replacing the strings with d'addario strings though. The bow is just a basic $25 bow and works as you would expect such a bow to work. I'll be using it until I have my bow rehaired, but if you can afford it, then I would suggest buying a better bow especially since the bow I got wasn't loosened when I opened it. For the beginner though, it's a perfectly fine bow to use for a few months. I really haven't played much on it, this is just my first impression and I will most definitely update after I've played for a while. I just wanted to post about the fingerboard asap. I'm posting a couple pictures of the scratch and will post pics of the fix if I can fix it.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014 Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014 by abaglivi
Color: Metallic Red Mahogany
Size: 4/4-size
The violin is great. It is not absolutely perfect, but for the price you pay, it is amazing. I've played for over 17 years (since I was 5) To start, anything this cheap for any instrument can be expected to be pretty trashy. This violin is so much better than that and is easily worth the $400 it used to be. I hesitated a lot to make this purchase because of some of the negative feedback. Honestly a lot of that negative feedback is coming from 2 types of people: 1: New players who have no idea what they are talking about and just complain when the instrument didn't work out for them easily and perfectly. They complain about the tuners (which are perfectly fine for a brand new instrument which will obviously slip in the beginning). 2. People who legitimately got a bad product. I actually bought this violin 3 years ago and it came broken. The electronics didn't work, but the return policy was fantastic. At first the company sent me new electronics for free. When it still didn't work they offered me a new violin for free, but I decided just to return it then. So yes, you might get a bad product, but the company policies are great and will right any wrongs if you give them the chance before freaking out and writing a bad review. Just a few CONS: -Bridge is actually pretty high, but NOTE: Every violin bridge comes needing work. There is no such thing as a previously fitted bridge from manufacturing. So people need to stop complaining about this too. Sand it down some, fix the action, and it's perfect. -The bow is a little bit heavy and not the highest quality. What did you expect? It works perfectly, is perfect for playing, and for the price justifies any shortcomings and some. -There is some loose piece (probably wood chip) inside the area they hollowed the violin out for the pickup. This rattles if you shake the violin or turn it upside down. So that really bothers my OCD, but still, is not that big an issue to cry. -A bit of the metallic finish at the scroll did get sprayed onto the fingerboard/fretboard (can't remember what it's called, getting my guitar terms mixed in here). Again, it does not influence the playability, but it does represent a sloppy finish. OVERALL The violin is so awesome. It's sound is pretty darn good plugged straight into an amp or through the headphones. Plug it into an effects board, and the tones get too sweet to describe. Sand down the bridge a bit and the action is perfect. Ignore the inner jiggling of the loose wood chip and the sloppy finish and you'll be well on your way to enjoying a fantastic instrument at a better than fantastic price!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013 by Joe