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Mendini by Cecilio

Mendini by Cecilio 16-Inch Solid Wood Viola Set for Beginners - Hand Carved Acoustic Viola Kit with Hard Case, Bow, Rosin, Bridge and Extra Strings (Black)

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Size: 16-in.


Color: Black


Features

  • 16 In Viola: Perfect for students & professionals, this viola delivers rich, warm tones. The sleek finish pairs elegance with durability, making it ideal for performances or practice.The viola -inspired design ensures ease of use while maintaining the rich, resonant sound expected from a professional-grade viola
  • Premium Materials for Excellent Tone: Hand-carved from solid spruce for the top and paired with beautifully figured maple for the back and sides, this 16 inch viola set delivers exceptional clarity and warmth. Each component is selected to enhance acoustics, ensuring every note played resonates with precision
  • Smooth Playability: Equipped with a maple fingerboard, pegs, and chin rest, this viola prioritizes player comfort during long practice sessions. The alloy tailpiece features four integrated fine tuners, allowing for effortless tuning adjustments and superior intonation control, great for fiddle or classical styles
  • Complete 16 Inch Viola Kit: Includes a lightweight hard case protects your instrument when traveling; a Brazilwood bow provides smooth, responsive strokes; plus, you'll receive a high-quality rosin bar and bridge. Everything you need to play your viola right away
  • Concert-Ready Sound: A perfect gift for beginner who love viola! Whether you're practicing at home or performing on stage, this viola kit is designed to meet diverse musical needs. Elevate your music journey today with Mendini viola. Please note the bridge will not be installed to avoid damage during shipping. Tuning pegs must be handled with care and pushed in when tuning

Description

The Mendini violas are teacher approved. This viola features a hand-carved solid spruce top, maple back and sides. Equip with rosewood pegs, chin rest, and fingerboard, and an alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners. Package includes a lightweight form fitting hard case with pockets and backpack strap, making it convenient to carry to school or orchestra. Also the following accessories are included making this viola package great for starters: Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, rosin, bridge, and an extra set of viola strings.

Brand: Mendini by Cecilio


Size: 16-in.


Color: Black


Item dimensions L x W x H: 35 x 7 x 15 inches


Top Material Type: Spruce


Back Material Type: Maple, Spruce Wood, Wood


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Finish Type: Polished


Instrument: Viola


Operation Mode: Manual


Brand Name: Mendini by Cecilio


Instrument: Viola


Manufacturer: Cecilio Musical Instruments


UPC: 847848011450


Global Trade Identification Number: 50


Manufacturer Part Number: 16"MA-Black


Hand Orientation: Right Handed


Model Name: 16"MA-Black


Model Number: 16"MA-Black


Warranty Description: 1 year warranty against manufacturer's defects.


Included Components: with case


Instrument Size: 16-in.


Item Dimensions: 35 x 7 x 15 inches


Top Material Type: Spruce


Back Material Type: Maple, Spruce Wood, Wood


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Body Material Type: Maple


Material Type: Spruce, Maple, Wood, Alloy


Color: Black


Finish Type: Polished


Operation Mode: Manual


Number of Strings: 4


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    • Thrilled! Fully intact, and sounds Gorgeous!
Size: 16-in. Color: Natural Varnish
Okay, this is a little premature, I got it today and haven't tuned it or brought it to my teacher for her to break it over my head, and I'm a total newbie, never played strings before besides guitar and... keyboard. No chance I could ever afford an "approved" one. The price is obviously unbelievable. However the case is hard and felted, and the construction is beautiful of wood, with plastic parts (neck guard). It's *very* lightweight. When I first saw it I thought it was too small to make Viola-bassey sounds and wondered if they sent me a violin by mistake. But I'm writing about the immediate construction and first *sound*, timber, functionality (playability) of the instrument. I somehow managed to rosin my first bow adequately (my orchestral roommate tightened it when he came home because I forgot to). I had watched YouTube videos and read the scant instructions which tell you to wait and let your instructor guide you in your first setup. I held it (I'll definitely need a shoulder brace), and tried the lowest open string... my eyes opened wide. I had never produced a tone on a concert stringed instrument before. It was BEAUTIFUL. And totally bassey. Sounded exactly as it should (correct tuned pitch aside). I was actually amazed. I played all the strings open one at a time, likewise. Absolutely lovely instrument with a beautiful and fully resonate, bassey sound. Just like the YouTube videos. I tried some fingerings; okay, that'll take practice and a developed reach. But clearly it would play. If there's a problem of tuning, not holding pitch or cracking, I'll update my review. But I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this instrument if you're worried if it sounds good enough, esp. for the price. I hope my instructor doesn't break it over my head, I love it and will be sad. My first 4/4 cello by the same maker and store is on the way! :) My seller feedback: Thrilled! Arrived early, unbroken, with hardcase and all accessories, and... plays! First time ever player, sounds wonderful! :) :) Thank you! Update: Ok it's two hours before my first lesson. Tried to tune, string broke and the tuners generally won't hold. I should have had it set up before lesson day. I'm going to see if she knows a trick with rosin or such to make tuners stick. Otherwise I'll have to wait for a setup and it'll set my lesson back and may make it unaffordable depending. I'm not in the market for a more expensive instrument at this time. The sound of the box is still terrific and bow and rosin work fine. 4 stars and we'll see. Update Update: My teacher took it walked around awhile while I was getting ready and handing it back to me said, "Why did you think it couldn't be tuned?!" :) I also got a shoulder rest and two packs of DiDarios. So back to Fine Instrument! :) but follow instructions and let your instructor do the setup the first time. You'll save a string. She understood it was inexpensive, knew the price, but had no problem working with it and is starting me on the Suzuki method :) I thought the tuners absolutely wouldn't hold, so see a pro before giving up! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017 by soda
    • Good for Beginners
I wish I could put 4.5 stars as I don't want to give the impression that this is a perfect instrumment, but it is quite nice for a $100 piece. The first one I ordered had a warped and cracked fingerboard and had to be sent back, but the second arrived in good shape. I've only had it for a day and I am by no means a good string player, but this viola seems to keep itself in tune fairly well and it also has decent tone. The fine tuners are not great, but function just fine. The case is almost as good as the case my fairly nice violin came with. I've heard in other reviews that the strings are poor and should be replaced quickly, but they aren't terrible and if you're a beginner like me, they'll do for awhile. I had to score the rosin with a pocket knife before it would apply to the bow, which I'm given to understand is common, but not ideal (still, it worked). This brings me to the bow. The bow is very poor. Both violas I recieved came with warped bows and I can tell a big difference when I play with my violin's bow. In short, this is a good instrumment with some fixable shortcomings. The construction and tone are good, and I'm very happy with this purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025 by Amazon Customer
    • Better than expected, mostly.
Size: 16-in. Color: Natural Varnish
The instrument itself is lovely and stays in tune surprisingly well. I’m an adult beginner on viola and was expecting a much less quality instrument, like the dreaded “orange” beginner stringed instruments you see. But the finish is lovely, the sound is pleasing (I have auditory issues with loud screechy sounds), and it’s surprisingly easy to play with the factory strings. The case is what you’d expect on a budget instrument, but it’s not too shabby. My small gripe: there is a number marking on the fingerboard, I’m assuming a QC or inventory mark. A little spit and rubbing didn’t take it off. Hopefully it’s pencil and I can erase it. My big gripe: the bow is absolutely horrible. The hair was strung so unevenly that even taught, there are VERY loose strands. The curve is so shallow that when loose the stick is still almost straight. There are a number of other issues with it that are even hard to put into words. When tightened to the point I’m worried it might break if I go tighter, the hairs still almost contact the stick when bowing. And as for it holding rosin, the cake it came with doesn’t have a flat surface, so it you really have to work that much harder until it either wears down or you resurface the rosin yourself, then you can play maybe 5-10 minutes before you notice the hair losing grip on the strings. It might just be me being new to strings, or this bow is really as bad is it seems. So overall, the instrument itself is well worth the price but get a better bow and maybe some better rosin. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023 by Cullen Reynier

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