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Cecilio CCO-500 4/4 Size Handmade Ebony Fitted All Solid Wood Cello Outfit | 
| Brand: Cecilio
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $999.99
Buy New: $388.51
as of 9/3/2010 13:11 EDT details
You Save: $611.48 (61%)
New (5) from $388.51
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 17652
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: full-size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 40
Dimensions (in): 55 x 22.5 x 14
MPN: 4/4CCO-500
Model: CCO-500
UPC: 062845537929
EAN: 0062845537929
ASIN: B000GRRRTY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Flamed Solid Hand Carved Maple Back, Neck and Sides Solid Hand Carved Spruce Top | | • | Beautiful High-Luster Varnish Finish | | • | Beautiful Inlaid Purfling (Not Painted) | | • | Ebony Pegs, Tailpiece and Fingerboard | | • | Ebony Tailpiece With 4 Fine Nickel Plated Tuners & Mother of Pearl Inlay |
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Product Description
Both the solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides are exquisitely hand-carved with surfaces graduated to precise measurements. The neck is hand-carved to give the instrument a comfortable feel and the scroll a graceful shape. Quality fittings complement the craftsmanship: Ebony Pegs, Tailpiece and Fingerboard and the Ebony Tailpiece With 4 Fine Nickel Plated Tuners & Mother of Pearl Inlay. Includes Ebony Frog Brazilwood Octagonal Bow With Mother Of Pearl & Unbleached Genuine Mongolian Horsehair, a Well Padded Lightweight Carrying Case and a Featherweight Hardshell Case With Removable & Adjustable Backpack Straps (Convenience for Carry to School or Orchestra). Plus the following accessories: Extra Set of Cello Strings, a Cello Stand, and a Quality Rosin Cake. Please note that bridge will not be setup before shipment to avoid damage to the cello body during transit. We are sorry that Cellos cannot be shipped to PO Boxes, APO/FPO address, PR, AK or HI.
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| Customer Reviews:
I had to take it in for adjustment - spent another $400 August 11, 2010
T. Costarella (Parker, CO USA)
The strings are all wrong. Wrong size - way too big and horrible. Toss the extra that come with the cello and buy some Helicores. The bridge needs adjusting or replacement. The fine tuners are trash and you will need to replace the tailpiece. I was so excited when I purchased this cello (a beginning adult) but then my cello teacher ate it alive and then I had to take it to a Luthier to get it to have a quality sound. If you can find a quality $900 cello - I recommend that direction instead.
 Dissapointed May 14, 2010
Watch Dog (Los Angeles, CA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this cello with a hope that I don't have to rent it. Appearance looked OK except ugly repair patch in front at wood knot. The reason I returned was it did not hold a tune even a few minutes. Stay away from this brand cello. You don't want to tune in middle of performaces/lessons. Since my one is using 3/4 size, I will keep renting. But for 4/4 size, I will go to reputable place and buy as an investment. It seemed to be the wood near peg is not hard enough to hold ebony peg. In short, this cello has a problem in quality as well as appeareance. STAY AWAY!!
 Better than renting December 11, 2009
L. Chen (Guilford, CT)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Similar to other reviewers I would suggest replacing the strings, shaving down the nut, and even fitting a new tail piece. I have had the cello for a year now and it's served me, an adult beginner, very well. The case is rather cheap and falls apart but the cello itself has held up well.
Sounds good if serviced by a luthier March 3, 2007
Angel Ramirez
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
Out of the box this cellow was unpleasant sounding. Took it to a luthier, he did the following:
1- Shaved the knot
2- Adjusted sound post
3- Moved the tail piece 1" down and removed 3 fine tuners (C, G, and D)
4- Replaced the strings with Helicores
The results were amazing. It sounds good now. It is mellow with a hint of spark. It cost about $110 extra and it was all worth it. The final cost was around $560 which is a good price considering the nice bow, stand, and the extra hard case.
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