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  Merano CC200 4/4 Size Cello Hard Case with Wheels - Black

  Musical Instruments (Merano)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Good Quality, but Not as Slim As Photo

  Pros:Very light weight, but strong. Good storage inside and music book pocket outside. Nice quality interior. Wheels are sturdy. Lots of handles and straps.Cons:Photo very misleading. This is a bulky case, not nearly as slim as the picture suggests. Back is almost twice as deep as in the ad, which makes since for a full-size cello. Also, case is black, not gray as the photo appears. Check out this link for actual appearance of case. All in all a good buy and good protection for your student's cello. 4/5 William Tay (My Appalachian Mt Studio, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Merano CC200 4/4 Size Cello Hard Case with Wheels - Black Pros:Very light weight, but strong. Good storage inside and music book pocket outside. Nice quality interior. Wheels are sturdy. Lots of handles and straps.Cons:Photo very misleading. This is a bulky case, not nearly as slim as the picture suggests. Back is almost twice as deep as in the ad, which makes since for a full-size cello. Also, case is black, not gray as the photo appears. Check out this link for actual appearance of case. Cecilio Lightweight Full Size Cello Hard Case - 4/4 SizeAll in all a good buy and good protection for your student's cello. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 23, 2012

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  Sheet music and accessories pocket.

  Plush lining interior

  Two adjustable shoulder straps.

  Two bow holders.

  Lightweight case with 600 denier nylon exterior

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  Cecilio 4/4 CECO-3WH Pearl White Electric Cello with Ebony Fittings in Style 3 (Full Size)

  Musical Instruments (Cecilio Musical Instruments)
  

  Rating (11 reviews):

  (2.7/5)

  

  Amazing cello and price!!

  Hello everyone! I will start by saying I am a classically trained cellist and have been playing for 11 years now. About 2 years ago, I started dabbling into the world of amplifying a cello and using effects. When I started this journey, I used a Fishman C-100 cello pickup on my acoustic instrument. (I would strongly recommend this pickup for anyone wanting to keep the acoustic instrument for use of amplification. Be sure to buy an acoustic preamp like an L.R. Baggs.)For all you beginners, I must stress that you invest in an acoustic cello. This cello is not the type to learn on or anything like that. I can see how the silent and cheap aspect is appealing, but this instrument truly shines as one meant for amplification and effects.Now, onto my review.I received the cello in the mail just as any other package I have received from Amazon. It comes in a fairly large box, was much lighter than expected, and was well packaged for delivery. Do not worry... 4/5 Knuckles624 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cecilio 4/4 CECO-3BK Black Metallic Electric Cello with Ebony Fittings in Style 3 (Full Size) (Electronics) Hello everyone! I will start by saying I am a classically trained cellist and have been playing for 11 years now. About 2 years ago, I started dabbling into the world of amplifying a cello and using effects. When I started this journey, I used a Fishman C-100 cello pickup on my acoustic instrument. (I would strongly recommend this pickup for anyone wanting to keep the acoustic instrument for use of amplification. Be sure to buy an acoustic preamp like an L.R. Baggs.)For all you beginners, I must stress that you invest in an acoustic cello. This cello is not the type to learn on or anything like that. I can see how the silent and cheap aspect is appealing, but this instrument truly shines as one meant for amplification and effects.Now, onto my review.I received the cello in the mail just as any other package I have received from Amazon. It comes in a fairly large box, was much lighter than expected, and was well packaged for delivery. Do not worry... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 6, 2012

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  Affordable Electric Cello!

  My oldest son started playing the cello when he was 8 years old. He stuck with it and developed into a State Level Cellist by 8th grade. He has been asking for an electric cello ever since. We set goals, really high goals because what we found at the time was $800.00 or more. Going into his 11th grade year, he mentioned that he found an electric cello and asked if we would pay half if he saved up.He has been playing for 9 years and is a teaching assistant for level 1 and level 2 cello classes so he knows his instrument. I would not think this is a starter instrument, even though the price is low. We put the order in and within 30 minutes of receiving it, he had it put together and tuned. We did not have the problems other reviewers did with the fine tuners nor the pegs/peg box.Our son has been playing it just as often as his acoustic cello. So it has doubled his practice time.Final verdict: Highly recommended, but this is not a starter instrument. 5/5 J. Edward E. Aban - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cecilio 4/4 CECO-3WH Pearl White Electric Cello with Ebony Fittings in Style 3 (Full Size) (Electronics) My oldest son started playing the cello when he was 8 years old. He stuck with it and developed into a State Level Cellist by 8th grade. He has been asking for an electric cello ever since. We set goals, really high goals because what we found at the time was $800.00 or more. Going into his 11th grade year, he mentioned that he found an electric cello and asked if we would pay half if he saved up.He has been playing for 9 years and is a teaching assistant for level 1 and level 2 cello classes so he knows his instrument. I would not think this is a starter instrument, even though the price is low. We put the order in and within 30 minutes of receiving it, he had it put together and tuned. We did not have the problems other reviewers did with the fine tuners nor the pegs/peg box.Our son has been playing it just as often as his acoustic cello. So it has doubled his practice time.Final verdict: Highly recommended, but this is not a starter instrument. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 9, 2012

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  You get what you paid for, which is a cheap electric cello.

  Background, I'm a beginner cello player, self taught but I had a year of violin and double bass in college. I made a project of a terrible eBay violin almost a decade ago and in the process learned to do a lot of my own repairs (replaced everything but the body and had a tolerable instrument at the end. Sadly, this is relevant to this review). Straight up: if you are not comfortable restringing your own instrument- this is not the instrument for you. Luckily it's not terribly difficult to learn to do via the Internet. This is a beginners instrument.I purchased a Cecilio cello (acoustic, not the lowest quality- but only one step up) several months ago and have really enjoyed it, so when I wanted to make an electric cello purchase it wasn't a hard decision to go with another Cecilio purchase. Things to know:The good1) It's pretty. The black is a metallic black with a tiny amount of sparkle to it.2) There's a fold out chest bar that helps simulate the... 1/5 Alan S. Hinds-brofft (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews, July 19, 2011

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  List Price: $899.99
  Price: $339.99
  You Save: $560.00 (62%)

  Ebony fingerboard, pegs and tailpiece with mother of pearl inlay and 4 detachable fine tuners

  Size 4/4 electric cello with hand-carved maple wood & pearl white varnish in style 3 (full size)

  Includes: well padded lightweight soft-case, bow, rosin, aux cable, & headphones

  1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects

  Powered by a 9V Alkaline battery (included)

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  Merano 1/4 Size Hand Made Solid Wood Ebony Fitted Cello with Hard Case,Bag and Bow+2 Sets of Strings+2 Bridges+Cello Stand+Black Music Stand+Metro Tuner+Rosin+Rubber Mute

  Musical Instruments (Merano)
  

  Lightweight case with plush lining, 600 denier nylon exterior, two bow holders, sheet music and accessories pocket.

  Warm brown finish. Ebony Pegs and Fingerboard. Alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners

  Wood stick bow with genuine horsehair

  Hand-carved solid Spruce top.Hand-carved solid Maple back, neck and sides

  FREE: Well padded carrying bag+2 Sets of Strings+2 Bridges+Cello Stand+Music Stand+Metro Tuner+Rosin+Mute

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  Merano CC200 1/2 Size Cello Hard Case

  Musical Instruments (Merano)
  

  Two bow holders.

  Two adjustable shoulder straps.

  Plush lining interior

  Sheet music and accessories pocket.

  Lightweight case with 600 denier nylon exterior

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  Case Humidifier

  Musical Instruments (Oasis, Inc)
  

  Rating (35 reviews):

  (4.6/5)

  

  Top Notch Guitar Humidifier

  I have the Oasis in-case model, it works superbly well. I monitored the humidity with a in-case hydrometer for several weeks, the Oasis keeps the humidity at about 10% higher than the actual room level (if the room is at 39% humidity, the humidity inside the guitar case stays steady at 49%). Of course, the humidity levels will depend on how dry your local climate is. The humidifier has crystals that swell up with water and maintain the moisture much longer that the average guitar humidifier. After the initial fill it took a good two weeks before adding more distilled water. What's cool is that once the humidifier begins to dry it shrivels up, so it's obvious when more water is needed. The in-case model has a magnetic strip and metal clip that fits nicely on the side of the case, no problems at all with leakage, this system is very well designed and extremely highly quality. I highly recommend it for fine jazz archtop and classical guitars. Dear Oasis, thank you for your innovative... 5/5 Achilles "careerwriter" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews This review is from: Case Humidifier I have the Oasis in-case model, it works superbly well. I monitored the humidity with a in-case hydrometer for several weeks, the Oasis keeps the humidity at about 10% higher than the actual room level (if the room is at 39% humidity, the humidity inside the guitar case stays steady at 49%). Of course, the humidity levels will depend on how dry your local climate is. The humidifier has crystals that swell up with water and maintain the moisture much longer that the average guitar humidifier. After the initial fill it took a good two weeks before adding more distilled water. What's cool is that once the humidifier begins to dry it shrivels up, so it's obvious when more water is needed. The in-case model has a magnetic strip and metal clip that fits nicely on the side of the case, no problems at all with leakage, this system is very well designed and extremely highly quality. I highly recommend it for fine jazz archtop and classical guitars. Dear Oasis, thank you for your innovative... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 11, 2009

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  A Great Little Humidifier!

  I have three of these, one for each of my instruments. I love them because they fit easily into the case and it's so easy to see when it's time to add more water (they shrivel up as the water evaporates). I also have one for my mandolin, which is a harder instrument to find humidifiers for because it is so small and, unlike guitars, has no large round sound hole. The tube has a magnet inside to attach to a little metal clamp (included) that's supposed to slide onto the edge of the guitar case. I don't use it though because my cases, which are standard "hard-shell" cases, are too thick for the little clamp. I just leave them either in the "head" section of the case or in that little extra space where the neck attaches to the guitar body. I find I'm filling it about once a week, but I live in a desert where it's REALLY dry.Cautions: You do have to make sure to keep water in it. I let one get too dry once and it shriveled up and became stuck together and stiff. I thought... 5/5 Janice Hernandez "Arizona Artist" - See all my reviews, January 21, 2011

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  Surprised

  Very easy to use and surprisingly effective. Needs to be checked and refilled every 2-3 days, but keeps the humidity level in my case at a very steady 47%. Great product, awesome value. 5/5 Samuel J. Myers (Nebraska, USA) - See all my reviews, March 29, 2010

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  List Price: $20.95
  Price: $17.81
  You Save: $3.14 (15%)

  The Oasis Case Humidifiers lets you see when it's ready for refill

  It works with any string instrument case

  Secure but detachable magnets and clip

  Refilling Syringe for greater control when adding distilled water

  Unless the refill cap is opened, outside air cannot get in to replace the evaporated water

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  Merano 4/4 Size Solid Wood Ebony Fitted Cello with Hard Case,Bag and Bow+2 Sets of Strings+2 Bridges+Cello Stand+Black Music Stand+Metro Tuner+Rosin+Mute

  Musical Instruments (Merano)
  

  Wood stick bow with genuine horsehair

  FREE: Well padded carrying bag+2 Sets of Strings+Cello Stand+Music Stand+Metro Tuner+Rosin+Mute

  Hand-carved solid Spruce top.Hand-carved solid Maple back, neck and sides

  Warm brown finish. Ebony Pegs and Fingerboard. Alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners

  Lightweight case with plush lining, 600 denier nylon exterior, two bow holders, sheet music and accessories pocket, two wheels

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  Merano CV200 4/4 Size Lightweight Oblong Violin Hard Case - Black

  Musical Instruments (Merano)
  

  Accessory compartment . Two bow holders

  Adjustable shoulder strap

  Sheet music pocket on the cover

  Well padded blanket

  Cordura nylon cover. Plush lining

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  Merano CV200 3/4 Size Lightweight Oblong Violin Hard Case - Black / Grey

  Musical Instruments (Merano)
  

  Accessory compartment . Two bow holders

  Well padded blanket

  Sheet music pocket on the cover

  Adjustable shoulder strap

  Cordura nylon cover. Plush lining

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  Yamaha SVC-110SK Silent Electric Cello, Brown

  Musical Instruments (Yamaha)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Great Investment!

  Hi All,For a cellist who wants to be able to play in an apartment (wife sleeping in the next room, landlord lives downstairs) this is a must. I've researched several different makers- Ned Steinberger, Epoch, Vector and Bridge, and selected the Yamaha Svc 110 for a few reasons...1st- The sound parallels or exceeds that of the other makers.2nd- The shape is classically functional- nothing bizarre and acoustic geometry is intact, making it easy to transition back and forth from my acoustic.3rd- Made from exceptional quality materials- a very solid instrument.4th- The sound is amazing! Did I already mention that?The only drawback is the stock bridge which is flatter than usual. If you buy an SVC 110, just plan on visiting your local luthier and buying a proper bridge. Other than that, the purchase that I've saved up for over a year for, exceeds my expectations.-cj 5/5 userzero (Berkeley, CA.) - See all my reviews Hi All,For a cellist who wants to be able to play in an apartment (wife sleeping in the next room, landlord lives downstairs) this is a must. I've researched several different makers- Ned Steinberger, Epoch, Vector and Bridge, and selected the Yamaha Svc 110 for a few reasons...1st- The sound parallels or exceeds that of the other makers.2nd- The shape is classically functional- nothing bizarre and acoustic geometry is intact, making it easy to transition back and forth from my acoustic.3rd- Made from exceptional quality materials- a very solid instrument.4th- The sound is amazing! Did I already mention that?The only drawback is the stock bridge which is flatter than usual. If you buy an SVC 110, just plan on visiting your local luthier and buying a proper bridge. Other than that, the purchase that I've saved up for over a year for, exceeds my expectations.-cj Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 27, 2011

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  List Price: $3,075.00
  Price: $2,370.00
  You Save: $705.00 (23%)

  Realistic, acoustic sound1 x Aux in1 x Headphones out1 x Master out Built-in-reverb with 3 presets

  Full bodied frame for traditional feel4 Wittner tuning adjusters plus fine tuning control on tailpiece

  Piezo electric pickup Aux in volume control Battery powered (AA)

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