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  Cecilio 4/4 CCO-100 Student Cello Outfit with Soft Case, Bow, Rosin, Bridge, Strings and Stand

  Musical Instruments (Cecilio Musical Instruments)
  

  Rating (53 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  Excellent for the price

  Let me start off by saying that I have absolutely no experience playing cello, so I don't have a lot of knowledge of the instrument to compare it to.PROS:That being said, I think this is an amazing cello for the price. Considering that most "beginner" cellos in a music store start out around $1,000, finding a cello that sounds good at all for $200 is great. It did make a weird squeaky sound when I played the G string while holding down on the fret, but I started making sure I kept the rosin residue wiped off the string, switched to rather than the rosin that came with it, and started using the bow like I was taught in ... 5/5 Brelywi "Brelywi" - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) Let me start off by saying that I have absolutely no experience playing cello, so I don't have a lot of knowledge of the instrument to compare it to.PROS:That being said, I think this is an amazing cello for the price. Considering that most "beginner" cellos in a music store start out around $1,000, finding a cello that sounds good at all for $200 is great. It did make a weird squeaky sound when I played the G string while holding down on the fret, but I started making sure I kept the rosin residue wiped off the string, switched to Jade L'Opera JADE Rosin for Violin, Viola, and Cello rather than the rosin that came with it, and started using the bow like I was taught in Cello... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 13, 2012

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  Completely satisfied customer

  I am currently learning to play cello on my own.I was surprised at the quality of the cello for the price,(the bow was very cheap and warped).The tone is awesome,when I play a song the tone sounds exactly like the instrument on the instructional C-D.I Would highly recommend thepurchase of: A new bow,better rosin,the strings included with the cello are just fine.Overall I am very happy with my purchase,and wouldrecommend it to anyone.Keep in mind it is a beginner cello,a great start for someone just starting out,without spending alot of money. 5/5 BROTHER RAT FINK - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cecilio 4/4 CCO-Black Student Cello Outfit in Black Metallic Varnish (Electronics) I am currently learning to play cello on my own.I was surprised at the quality of the cello for the price,(the bow was very cheap and warped).The tone is awesome,when I play a song the tone sounds exactly like the instrument on the instructional C-D.I Would highly recommend thepurchase of: A new bow,better rosin,the strings included with the cello are just fine.Overall I am very happy with my purchase,and wouldrecommend it to anyone.Keep in mind it is a beginner cello,a great start for someone just starting out,without spending alot of money. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 30, 2011

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  decent quality, you get what you pay for

  i was so excited to play my new cello! when i got it i tuned it and cleaned it and played everyday. i played almost 5 hours a week and enjoyed it very much. had a good sound for a student cello and it felt decently made. after a while though i noticed on the back of the bridge towards the neck that there was a little crack. didnt think much of it but after 2 days that crack turned into a huge break and the finger board completley came off. i enjoyed play my first cello and it was time to get one that was of higher quality. i would recomend a new studnet to buy it but i dont know how long it will last. 2/5 stavros - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cecilio 4/4 CCO-Black Student Cello Outfit in Black Metallic Varnish (Electronics) i was so excited to play my new cello! when i got it i tuned it and cleaned it and played everyday. i played almost 5 hours a week and enjoyed it very much. had a good sound for a student cello and it felt decently made. after a while though i noticed on the back of the bridge towards the neck that there was a little crack. didnt think much of it but after 2 days that crack turned into a huge break and the finger board completley came off. i enjoyed play my first cello and it was time to get one that was of higher quality. i would recomend a new studnet to buy it but i dont know how long it will last. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 16, 2012

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  List Price: $499.99
  Price: $249.99
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  Brazil wood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair

  Rosewood fingerboard & pegs, and alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners

  4/4 (Full Size) cello with crack-proof spruce top, maple back, neck and sides with beautiful high-luster varnish finish

  Includes: well-padded soft case, bow, rosin, bridge, cello stand & extra set of strings

  1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects

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  I Used to Play Cello

  Book (Carl Fischer)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Excellent exercises

  This book is very clear and easy to follow. The exercises are awesome. I've enjoyed picking my cello up, once again. 5/5 Kirstin - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: I Used to Play Cello (Sheet music) This book is very clear and easy to follow. The exercises are awesome. I've enjoyed picking my cello up, once again. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 28, 2012

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  More Classics at the Movies

  Music (Denon Records)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (1.0/5)

  

  An Unfinished CD

  The producers of this albumm More Classics At The Movies, appear to have not checked their selections. While the movie Minority Report does indeed use the first movement of Schubert's B minor "Unfinished" Symphony, this disk has mistakenly used the first movement of the same composer's C major "The Great." While understandably due to the disagreement in the numbering convention of Schubert's symphonies, it is unprofessional on their part to have not researched and checked their work.While the album has The Unfinished written on the label, I see that the Amazon website now lists the piece as being from The Great, which partially fixes the mistake. The movie still uses the Unfinished. 1/5 R. M. Young (Ellicott City, MD) - See all my reviews, January 27, 2008

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  100 STANDARD Clear CD Jewel Case

  CE (CheckOutStore)
  

  Rating (13 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  This seller charges 15% restocking fee

  I ordered 100 clear jewel cases and 100 jewel cases w/ black trays - both are of inferior quality. The plastic is very brittle - despite what appeared to be adequate packing, 30 cases were damaged during shipping. When trying to return the item I was informed that the seller requires a 15% restocking fee (this policy is posted on Amazon, but it doesn't indicate that the restocking fee will be 15%). Worse, if you want to make a damage claim this is what you will receive as instructions: "In the case of an item received damaged please follow these steps: * Please let us know the total damaged received. * Please provide picture(s) of the damaged cases along with the outer shipping box. (Required if damage is greater than 10%) * You must keep the package and all of its contents in your possession until contacted by the carrier for pickup and inspection. ** Please note: We can only either credit you back for the damaged cases or include... 1/5 Jeff Evans "Coastal Jeff" (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews, April 23, 2010

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  Review of 100 STANDARD Clear CD Jewel Case

  I ordered the "Peter Frampton Comes Alive!" music cd from an Amazon fulfilled vendor and the clear cd case, like many cd and dvd/bd cases that come through USPS/UPS/FEDEX was cracked. So I looked and found these clear replacement cases with trays. Good price and fast/cheap shipping. Now about the cases. The new cases are less sturdy than the cracked original. The original Peter Frampton case weighed in at approximately 68.15 grams empty (paper & cd) and it has the "Compact Disc Digital Audio" imprint in the upper right and lower left corner of the cd tray. These new replacement cases with tray weigh in at approximately 52.85 grams (about 23% {? - percentages are not my strong suit} less substance), they don't have the "Compact Disc Digital Audio" imprint anywhere and according to the packaging they are made in China. 6 of the cases were warped (tray and back part and the lid wouldn't stay closed); 4 other cases had broken (2) or separating (2) lower hinge problems. So 10 bad... 3/5 Roger (Ft. Hood, TX, United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: 100 STANDARD Clear CD Jewel Case (Electronics) I ordered the "Peter Frampton Comes Alive!" music cd from an Amazon fulfilled vendor and the clear cd case, like many cd and dvd/bd cases that come through USPS/UPS/FEDEX was cracked. So I looked and found these clear replacement cases with trays. Good price and fast/cheap shipping. Now about the cases. The new cases are less sturdy than the cracked original. The original Peter Frampton case weighed in at approximately 68.15 grams empty (paper & cd) and it has the "Compact Disc Digital Audio" imprint in the upper right and lower left corner of the cd tray. These new replacement cases with tray weigh in at approximately 52.85 grams (about 23% {? - percentages are not my strong suit} less substance), they don't have the "Compact Disc Digital Audio" imprint anywhere and according to the packaging they are made in China. 6 of the cases were warped (tray and back part and the lid wouldn't stay closed); 4 other cases had broken (2) or separating (2) lower hinge problems. So 10 bad... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 3, 2012

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  You get what you ask for.

  I've ordered this product several times and wanted to just put up another review to off-balance the one bad review. I haven't had any problems with my orders and the product is exactly as expected: Clear, empty cd cases.My band puts together and gets our own cd artwork printed and we need to get cases at a reasonable price. This has been one of the better places to find empty cases and, contrary to the one negative review, I've never gotten an order of these with damaged good. 5/5 DJ Last Year - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: 100 STANDARD Clear CD Jewel Case (Electronics) I've ordered this product several times and wanted to just put up another review to off-balance the one bad review. I haven't had any problems with my orders and the product is exactly as expected: Clear, empty cd cases.My band puts together and gets our own cd artwork printed and we need to get cases at a reasonable price. This has been one of the better places to find empty cases and, contrary to the one negative review, I've never gotten an order of these with damaged good. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 3, 2011

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  List Price: $46.99
  Price: $16.50
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  Type1 : Standard, Color : Clear

  Thickness : 10.4mm, Type : Jewel Cases

  Capacity : Single

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  Snark SN-2 All Instrument Clip-On Chromatic Tuner

  Musical Instruments (Snark)
  

  Rating (940 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Review by an owner of two Snark clip-on tuners

  "Tunes Tighter So You Sound Better."I'm impressed with the Snark tuners. I own the Blue SN-1 for guitars and the Red SN-2 with extended range and a built in mic for all instruments. Better than I thought they'd be. Least important is the finish, but the finish is beautiful. Much better than any of the company pictures I've seen on websites. The blue and red colors are an intense rare metallic color. The Snark only weighs about 1.5 ounces with a very expertly made clamp with rubber gripping jaws. The lower jaw hinges allowing it to fit any contour. I have an Ovation with the angled head stock. The Snark clips right on and stays there. And with a ball socket on each end of the curved mounting post that connects the clamp to the face we're talking 360 degress maneuvering making the Snark perfectly adjustable for most any situation.Comes complete with a CR2032 Lithium 3 volt battery. This is the same kind that many computers use for the clock battery. They never seem to wear... 5/5 Stanley B. Huggard - See all my reviews, February 11, 2011

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  Best clip-on tuner I've ever used!

  After trying several clip-on tuners for my guitars, banjos, and mandolins, this is definitely the best I've ever used. It works very well on all three instruments. It's accurate, the lighted display is very visible with bright colors for flat, sharp, and right-on. The head of the display swivels easily in any direction for easy viewing. It also allows tuning by both vibration or sound. The red color of the tuner's exterior makes it easy to find in my gig bag but is not obnoxiously bright when placed on the headstock. It's so good I bought two. Delivery came in about two or three days by standard shipping. 5/5 Patrick Murphree (Los Altos, CA, US) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Snark SN-2 All Instrument Clip-On Chromatic Tuner After trying several clip-on tuners for my guitars, banjos, and mandolins, this is definitely the best I've ever used. It works very well on all three instruments. It's accurate, the lighted display is very visible with bright colors for flat, sharp, and right-on. The head of the display swivels easily in any direction for easy viewing. It also allows tuning by both vibration or sound. The red color of the tuner's exterior makes it easy to find in my gig bag but is not obnoxiously bright when placed on the headstock. It's so good I bought two. Delivery came in about two or three days by standard shipping. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 15, 2010

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  My Review

  I bought this just to see if it would work as the reviews say. I was surprised that it really does work. I even ordered another one. Just clamp it and forget it. I use it on my ukuleles, from the soprano, concert, tenor to the baritone it works on all of them. I also like the fact that it has a metronome, no sound but just a little heart that flashes, which you can set the tempo also. I like it better that the Lanikai Chromatic & Ukulele LUT-1 Tuner. I like the fact that it is lighted so you can see the screen in low light settings. Try it you will like it.I also wanted to add that by using this you can also learn the fret board. Just choose a fret and strum or pick the string and it will show you what the note is.I will post more later on after I have used it some more and after I see how long it holds up to everyday use.. 5/5 Keithmj "Noodj" (Saint Petersburg, Fl) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Snark SN-2 All Instrument Clip-On Chromatic Tuner I bought this just to see if it would work as the reviews say. I was surprised that it really does work. I even ordered another one. Just clamp it and forget it. I use it on my ukuleles, from the soprano, concert, tenor to the baritone it works on all of them. I also like the fact that it has a metronome, no sound but just a little heart that flashes, which you can set the tempo also. I like it better that the Lanikai Chromatic & Ukulele LUT-1 Tuner. I like the fact that it is lighted so you can see the screen in low light settings. Try it you will like it.I also wanted to add that by using this you can also learn the fret board. Just choose a fret and strum or pick the string and it will show you what the note is.I will post more later on after I have used it some more and after I see how long it holds up to everyday use.. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 11, 2011

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  List Price: $39.00
  

  Tap Tempo Metronome

  With stay put clip, display rotates 360 degrees for easy viewing

  Extended frequency range for all instruments

  High sensitivity vibration sensor and internal mic

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  Cello Wrap Blue 20in X 5ft Roll

  Art and Craft Supply (MACPHERSON LG)
  List Price: $2.49
  Price: $1.99
  You Save: $0.50 (20%)

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  Cello Wrap Red 20in X 5ft Roll

  Art and Craft Supply (MACPHERSON LG)
  List Price: $2.49
  Price: $1.99
  You Save: $0.50 (20%)

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  Toy Violin -- Electronic Toy Violin for Kids

  Toy (Kydos)
  

  Rating (103 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  This "toy" violin is a great beginning instrument for possible future violinist

  I caught my three year old grandson pretending to play music by running a stick across another stick...as though he was playing a violin. Hmmmm I thought...just maybe??? I called our local Suzuki school and they suggested we wait until he was 4 yrs old to give him violin lessons. I saw the electronic toy violin and thought it would give him something a little better than two sticks to get a feel for a true instrument...and that it did. He is learning to properly hold the instrument (his mother played violin and I the viola, as children), and to properly run the bow across the bridge. The programmed tunes are very nice. I really like that the tunes are played based on the child running the bow over the bridge of the violin. The are no real strings, so there is no worry that a 3 yr old will break the strings. My grandson thinks that he is actually playing and making music. I think this little violin shld be a required toy for evry child who plans to take violin/viola lessons. My... 4/5 Laura A. Johnson (chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews, December 27, 2007

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  Decent toy, poor customer service from company

  I bought this toy for my 4 1/2 year old son who loves music and requested a violin from Santa for Christmas. Upon it's arrival, I was disappointed in how small it was and overall it just seemed a bit "chincy". I tried it out before wrapping it up and you do have to get the bow just right on the strings for the music to keep playing (it sort of cuts in and out). I decided it would be fun for him in spite of my impressions. He did really like it, and the smaller size was actually about right for him. The only problem was that it quit working within the first hour. We tried replacing the batteries and still nothing. I know it was played with gently so this was a big disappointment. There was no return/exchange info on the sales receipt and I have failed in getting a live person at the phone number listed. My messages left have gone totally unanswered. I fear I will have to file a claim with Amazon's A-Z guarantee department as this company (The Planet Shops) is quite lacking in their... 4/5 sportsmom (Fargo, N.D) - See all my reviews = Durability:, December 30, 2009

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  "Real" toy violin

  My 3 year old daughter who has autism was always fascinated with my violin and enjoyed drawing the bow and pluck the strings. Although there are no strings to pluck on this violin I was amazed at how authenitic it looked and the wonderful sound of the 4 classical music pieces that you could play by simply pushing a button. My most favorite aspect was the ability to draw the bow across what looked like strings which moved the apparatus back and forth and it would play the next note in the song if you held the bow in the position it would hold the note, so she really felt as if she was playing. Although she mostly likes to push the demo buttons to here the song without using the bow, she has enjoyed it as much as when she would want to pluck the strings on my violin. 4/5 R. Fast (Western New York) - See all my reviews, January 6, 2008

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  List Price: $24.99
  Price: $17.00
  You Save: $7.99 (32%)

  2 AA Batteries Included

  Ages 3 and up

  Easy to use.

  16" tall Realistic Toy Violin

  Plays 25 Melodies

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  Clear Plastic Envelope Bags, A7 (7 7/16" x 5 1/4") - 100 Envelope Bags

  Office Product (Desktop Publishing Supplies, Inc.)
  

  Rating (15 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  monique'a review

  Exactly what I was looking for as I make photo greeting cards and I needed to protect each card from people who want to handle them when I show them at craft shows. Good quality. Love them. 5/5 M. M. Laperle "Lover of stories" (Vermont) - See all my reviews, December 3, 2011

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  Tried and True Product

  I have had ongoing a small greeting card line of my own photos. I have usedthese plastic envelope bags for years and still love them. Sturdy, clear, last a long while.The adhesive line is super after pulling off the protective strip.Quite a few I have used several times when someone doesn't want them.And purchasing them here through Amazon saved me a bundle because where I used to order they tagged on a $10 charge PLUS S&H because it is usually a small order. Thanks Amazon! 5/5 Joyce Benedict "Oracle" (Hyde Park, New York) - See all my reviews, September 20, 2012

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  Cathe

  These bags have been great for protecting our handmade greeting cards. Reasonable price and really saves the item it covers. 5/5 Cathe - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Clear Plastic Envelope Bags, A7 (7 7/16" x 5 1/4") - 100 Envelope Bags (Office Product) These bags have been great for protecting our handmade greeting cards. Reasonable price and really saves the item it covers. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 13, 2012

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  Samples Used By Cello

  Digital Music Track (INDEPENDENTrecords)
  

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