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Red Electric Violin Review - Cecilio CVEN Silent Violin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2014
- Cecilio CVEN Electric Violin review, performance and demo.
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Still not convinced? Watch my Stone Cold by Demi Lovato performance video where Im playing this violin live: • STONE COLD - Demi Lova...
Or 7 Years by Lukas Graham: • Lukas Graham - 7 Years...
For an electric violin this cheap, I think you will agree that the sound is not half bad... Im playing on the 'style 4' in metallic black.
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The song im playing in this video is called 'The Final Countdown' by the band Europe.
🇺🇸Links BELOW to this electric violin on Amazon.com🇺🇸:
- Cecilio CVEN Style 1 in Black Metallic (same style as what I'm using in the video, just in red: goo.gl/ktpZlo
- Cecilio CVEN Style 2 in Mahogany: goo.gl/Tjv7VF
- Cecilio CVEN Style 3 in Metallic Blue: goo.gl/wr6kZf
- Cecilio CVEN Style 4 in Metallic Black: goo.gl/nVclp0
- Cecilio CVEN Left Handed White Violin: goo.gl/eBHOKW
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🇺🇸BELOW are violins on Amazon.com I recommend for USA🇺🇸
(UK🇬🇧 people scroll down).
MY TOP 2 VIOLINS FOR BEGINNERS TO START WITH.
YOU WON'T GO FAR WRONG WITH EITHER OF THESE:
1. Stentor II (1500): goo.gl/FCa2b
Stentor II (1500) violin review: bit.ly/2d8hadr
2. Cecilio CVN 300: goo.gl/viikfN
Cecilio CVN 300 video Review: bit.ly/2dp02Oo
REALLY GOOD BUT CHEAP STARTER VIOLINS:
Mendini MV 200: goo.gl/Uk08SA
Mendini MV 200 video Review: bit.ly/2dhTV2j
Mendini MV 300: goo.gl/ERfYhF
Mendini MV 300 video Review: bit.ly/2drtINu
Mendini MV 400: goo.gl/UhSn7f
Mendini MV 400 video Review: bit.ly/2cZ3EGL
Mendini MV 500: goo.gl/q6ZE3N
Mendini MV 500 video Review: bit.ly/2cPHGa9
Stentor 1 (1400): amzn.to/2hHXY4A
Stentor 1 (1400) video review: • Stentor I (1400) | Vio...
SLIGHTLY BETTER VIOLINS FOR BEGINNERS:
Cecilio CVN 100: goo.gl/ZfH0Xv
Cecilio CVN 100 video Review: bit.ly/2csh6kc
Cecilio CVN 200: goo.gl/uDc4ZX
Cecilio CVN 200 video Review: bit.ly/2cYO9jL
Cecilio CVN 300: goo.gl/viikfN
Cecilio CVN 300 video Review: bit.ly/2dp02Oo
Stentor II (1500): goo.gl/FCa2b
Stentor II (1500) violin review: bit.ly/2d8hadr
FOR THE INTERMEDIATE PLAYER:
Cecilio CVN 400: goo.gl/MzM7Kh (this is discontinued now).
Cecilio CVN 500: goo.gl/K0f2tx
Cecilio CVN 500 video Review: bit.ly/2dhtZze
Stentor Graduate (1542): amzn.to/2hJClpp
Stentor Conservatoire (1550): amzn.to/2iBmuc1
Stentor Conservatoire (1550) video review: bit.ly/2hK4Lhn
FOR THE MORE ADVANCED PLAYER:
Cecilio CVN 600: goo.gl/gpt71v
Cecilio CVN 600 video Review: bit.ly/2dhsUaV
Cecilio CVN 700: goo.gl/c9OXpU
Cecilio CVN 700 video Review: bit.ly/2cUt78p
Cecilio CVN 800 - This one is excellent, but I can't find a link.
Cecilio CVN 800 video Review: bit.ly/2cZ4qDN
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🇬🇧BELOW are violins on Amazon.co.uk I recommend for UK🇬🇧:
MY TOP VIOLIN FOR BEGINNERS TO START WITH IS:
Stentor II (1500): goo.gl/U4LCc
Stentor II (1500) violin review: bit.ly/2d8hadr
REALLY GOOD BUT CHEAP STARTER VIOLINS:
Forenza Prima: goo.gl/9DpLB9
Forenza Prima video review: • Forenza PRIMA Violin R...
Stentor 1 (1400): amzn.to/2iBil82
Stentor 1 (1400) video review: • Stentor I (1400) | Vio...
SLIGHTLY BETTER VIOLINS FOR BEGINNERS:
Forenza Secondo: goo.gl/1jT6R0
Forenza Secondo video review: • Forenza SECONDO Violin...
Stentor II (1500): goo.gl/U4LCc
Stentor II (1500) violin review: bit.ly/2d8hadr
Stentor Graduate (1542): amzn.to/2i2Uo5X
FOR THE INTERMEDIATE PLAYER:
Forenza Series 6 violin: goo.gl/Mg3gzj
Stentor Conservatoire (1550): amzn.to/2hHYJdZ
Stentor Conservatoire (1550) video review: bit.ly/2hK4Lhn
FOR THE MORE ADVANCED PLAYER:
Forenza Series 8 violin: goo.gl/qvzSIb
Forenza Series 8 video review: • Forenza Series 8 Violi...
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VIOLIN COMPARISON VIDEO REVIEWS:
Stentor I v's Stentor II (1400 v's 1500): bit.ly/2hIduxo
Mendini MV200 v's Mendini MV300: bit.ly/2i33MXh
Cecilio CVN100 v's CVN300: bit.ly/2iraclX
Cecilio CVN100 v's CVN200: bit.ly/2ivV7gZ
Cecilio CVN400 v's CVN500 Violin: bit.ly/2iBpsNG
Cecilio CVN600 v's Cecilio CVN800: bit.ly/2iBx5DH
Cecilio CVN 600 v's 700: bit.ly/2hIa2Ti
Cecilio CVN 700 v's CVN 800: bit.ly/2j0EZaq
For anyone who buys this style of violin. (Coming from electric guitar, I've learned a few things.) You can run the 1/4 inch cable through the body of this violin and then into the jack. that way the weight of the cable isn't all hanging on by the tiny 3.5mm input so it doesn't fall out so easily.
Yeah, a cable with violin? Im gonna use wireless cable
@@whatabouttheearth how did that go?
Thank you so much your videos are always great and full of tons off good information and I am grateful for all the work you put into them. You are the best
Thank you for being so generous with your privacy and bringing us into your home so we can see how quiet this violin is..I really appreciated that.
I have this violin in style two from Cecilio and I love it! I picked up a string muffler to make it even softer when I play so as not to disturb anyone and today the amp my husband ordered me came in so I could actually hear the violin in all its glory. I am a beginner (2 months in) and its just right!
ITS THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flying Phoenix 😂
Dododudo dudodododoooo
Great review, I'm looking around for a new violin and I'm having trouble deciding. Your videos are helping me think of what to look for specifically, and maybe one of these videos I'll decide I want the violin you're reviewing. :)
Thanks for your videos. I am a new violin student and am older so need all the photos and videos I can get my hands on!
I appreciate your thorough review of this particular electric violin, It was actually the model I considered purchasing for my very first violin. I went with a Cecilio passive acoustic/electric violin instead, since it had fifty 5-star reviews whereas the Cecilio electric violin received mostly 3-star reviews.
I'm considering buying an electric violin solely for the purpose of being able to practice at night while everyone's sleeping. This seems like the cheapest not-terrible-sounding option.
There are violin mutes as well.
Kevin15047 the problem with practice mutes, are they still give you a semi-loud sound, especially if you live in an apartment complex.
The other problem I noticed about mutes as a beginner was that after a while of practicing it becomes hard to tell when you are using too much pressure with the bow.
Practice mutes also distort the sound/tone and it makes it hard to get a clear tone.
did she say a british accent...?
I bought one of these from Amazon before finding your video. I'm am a beginner and live in an apartment and need to keep the noise level to a minimum but still be able to practice. I have found that a blue tooth set up is a good answer for the 'dangling-cord problem'.
Jaden N what equipment did you use for blue tooth? I'm a beginner and waiting on my electric to arrive.
I know what you mean .I was going to play the violin .Then I changed my mind to a bagpipe its being delivered today . Maybe I'll trade it in for a violin . 😂
Can this be paired to Bluetooth headphones if so that’s amazing?
Cecelio heard you loud and clear. Mine came with a cable 1/4 inch and the 1/8 connector is at a 90 degree angle. Easy as pie to run the cable over your shoulder. I'm thrilled with the quality and setup for the price. Tremendous value for the money. My wife is thrilled that I cam now play at home. Happy happy. Mine is the black finish. Bridge is set up fine. Intonation is fine - when the strings are worn I will out some Preludes on it. Surprisingly acceptable bow for the price point. Case is solid. I cannot critique it all at the price point .
Thanks for this update ❤️. I just bought the white one on sale for $85 and was starting to get worried with some bad reviews.
Brilliant review, as always.
Hello. Would you say that this (and perhaps most electric violins) is about as quite as a muted acoustic violin, or even quieter? Thanks a lot.
This looks identical to the piece I bought for $60 on the wish app. Thank you for affirming my thoughts on the jack placement. Strings are going to be my first upgrade then bow.
I bought one of these violins in black with the hooked bottom I love it!
Oh and props on using the final countdown! \m/
The new package deal comes with the mini jack I have my guitar and also a Honeytone portable amp that does a nice job btw you look fabulous!
This violin does come with a decent cable with the smaller jack & 90 degree bend that works pretty well. The input placement could have been better, but it's not bad. Most of the tone issues mentioned are string & bridge related as well. I, personally, would avoid Dominants & pay the couple extra bucks more for a set of Zyex's. That combined with a properly fitted bridge, improves the tonal quality tremendously. Mines perfect for practice & small, pub performances.
I'd love to hear you do the epic guitar solo from that song!
ou can always put a small clamp underneath the tail piece ... so that the cable falls down in a different place far away from your arm.
I do still agree with you that the best way was a side support with a more serious connector like a socket 6.35 mm or a XLR (which in fact, today, it costs the same)
It reminds me the Leonardo violin.
The problem of the tone: is the pick-up/pre-amp system ...
i like the song you demonstrated with the violin. Did you show how to play it in another video? Even though I spend most of my time playing guitar and bass i like watching you playing violin and piano. You showed me in the very beginner video how to play the c major scale on piano because I promised my guitar teacher who is very good at classical piano I would learn something on piano. Thanks for teaching me, and keep up the good work.
Very well done !
Looks exactly like a 5-string viola I have. Very soon after getting it, the output mini jacks became so loose that the plug would fall out, let alone keep constant connection.Because the jacks are soldered to the printed circuit, they are nearly impossible to replace. So now that viola is truly "silent."
When I bought my Cecilio electric the include cable had a 1/4" plug on one end for the amp and a 1/8" plug on the other end...no adapter was needed.
That cover of the final countdown is amazing :)
we're headed to VENUS!
Or you could use the included cable that has the mini plug already in place. And I'm assuming that were not used to having a tone control? That would be the other knob under there
Mine came with a neat 1/4 to 1/8 elbow cable. So i loop the cable around where the chin rest is then plug it right in. No problems.
Have the black one and absolutely love it! I got it so I could learn without killing everybody else's ears while I am learning. the small jack is to utilize the headset, which I use while playing. Now, if people are in the same room, they can hear it, but if I go into another room, close the door, I can wail on it and no one hears it.
Now, it cost me only $130 us, so it was perfect for me to try out the violin and then invest more later if I think I am making progress. But Like Alison says, the strings suck, swapped mine out for dom's ...also changed the chin rest to the one Alison was recommending in a lot earlier video...now, it is perfect...
You can play without the headset, but sounds so much better amp'd. I'm no too keen on the bow, but I don't have enough experience yet to choose another one.
Thanks so much! I am a pianist b have recently fell in love with the violin and have been watching Allison's videos like a mad woman. I am 94% sure I will get this as my first violin. I don't want to trauamtize my husband or the neighbors while practicing. To me it sounds really nice for the money
$29.99 rechargeable Bluetooth tx from Amazon? Or fm tx/rx pair? Perhaps using the phone as sound processor and Bluetooth tx.
I just bought a Yinfente electric viola in black on Ebay. Probably similar to the Cecilio. Replaced the strings with Dominants right away, put on the bridge and was good to go. Mine is a 4 string since I am a violist and 5 string spacing drives me nuts. For $150.00 this viola is a helluva lot of fun and I use my son's guitar amp while he is away at college. Cheap and cheerful and so far rock solid, I would highly recommend this viola to anyone at any playong level. Looking for a cheap effects pedal next I guess to further annoy my wife!
Now that was an honest review.
Yes buying a violin with a thin sound doesn't make sense, unless price doesn't matter and you plan to get another violin later on
I've considered the Cecilio electric violin from amazon. I checked and there's a 10 ft. 1/4 to 1/8 chord sold separately, it's a thinner chord so it might not be as in the way or restrictive movement-wise.I believe it costs 6.50 and has free shipping for prime members. Just thought it would be good info to add in case anyone's considering one of these for purchase. :-) Europe's The Final Countdown sounded really cool on the violin! :-D
Many thanks again........John
Thank you - solved my confusion about the mini jack on my cheap electric violin. I totally agree, a mini jack is not good. Have not fully tested this little thin connection but I believe the 1/4 carries signal better. Mine is also on the bottom. Maybe all cheapos are?
Love your channel.
Thanks for sharing.
On top of new strings, i'd really suggest a different bridge, made a huge difference in sound coming out of the pickup for me.
Got one of these CVEN's for free from a friend, rather neglected. Pitted strings, and slight warp to the bridge.
I'm a very new player and practiced like that for a bit, both silent and with headphones. I ordered a new bridge and strings on Amazon, used some sandpaper and a nail file to flatten feet of the new bridge, added new strings.
It was a night and day difference in sound. It went from sounding almost tinny on my headphones to rich, open, and with a solid almost organic ring, almost like the acoustics the pros on YT play.
Idk what the original bridge is made of, or if it's sanded flat for the pickup, but a new bridge and 'cheapish' stings helped beyond expectation.
(it's very important the bridge is 'floating' on the pickup, or it'll muffle the sound)
Also, you don't 'need' headphones, it's plenty loud for being 'silent', you just won't be irritating anyone in another room of the house with dying cat noises.
HI! I would love to know how you did this, i am thinking of starting the violin could u send the strings you bought and the bridge, send that info to my skype rogersmith, i would really appreciate it
Why not buy a cord with the small plugs on both ends and put an adapter on you amp end.
Could you show how silent a silent violin is, please? (when she is unplugged)
I can‘t find a seller Who is shipping this violin to Germany 😣
I am getting this one in black. I am a beginner, I already have one cheap violin. I was losing interest in learning and I think this one will motivate me :)
Great choose to start actually !
having a silent violin will allow you to practice anytime you want without making noises . My mistake was having an acoustic to practice . As a beginner for you it won't cost you a lot , but you have to practice very well
good luck
If you're losing interest, maybe violin isn't where your heart lies.
Hi Alison, I have the same violin for the purpose of quiet practice. I put Dominants on it to sound better. The only thing I absolutely hate about it is the fact that all the 3 jack inputs are sloppy. So no matter what I plug in, the jack falls out. Other than that, I like the violin, heavy as it is.
you should try the middle eastren violin i think you will love it
I'm curious have you tried the bunnel edge by chance and can compare them? Bit pricier but has piezo pickups. Would be curious to know your opinion on if the price hike is worth it over this (it's about 300$)
To adjust the sound type of strings can affect.
I've been playing the violin for a few years now, and I'm interested in getting an electric violin someday. How much do you suggest I spend on one?
this violin will be usefull if i wanna play something like lindsey stirling, or Dsharp style? you know that kind of violin-dubstep-techo- music? and do you need a special amp for all the music effects?
+Akemi Ogasawara Hanazono you need an amp to plug the violin into as you cant really use the violin without anything as its an electric violin and you get very little sound from it. You can get amps with built in effects or buy pedal effects. Im planning on doing a video on this soon....
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor thanks :) you always help me a lot! and that video you are planning to do it's gonna be awesome! :D greetings! n_n
+The Online Piano and Violin Tutor i can't wait to watch that video sure is gonna be an awesome tutorial as ever :)
It seems one can use headphones only to play this unit? My practicing of my acoustic has made me a target of bodily harm by my family and co-workers (LOL). If I could practice in complete silence using only headphones it would be a dream come true, as I am becoming depressed with trying to find a private place to practice. Thanks Ms. Sparrow.
+Ted Wagner
A lot of Cecilio's electric/silent violins advertise the ability to use headphones with them. Hence the headphone jack on the back. Take a look at the info on them, they should mention somewhere.
Why use headphones it doesn't make it any quieter than it is without headphones.
Well, it's not *complete* silence. Electric fiddles such as this Cecilio may not be nearly as loud as their acoustic counterparts, but when unamplified, still produce enough volume to draw complaints from someone trying to sleep in the next room over.
@@idkman861 With headphones the sound is louder, and more realistic to the player, but it is still nearly silent to people who might be disturbed by your playing -- especially when you are learning something you need to repeat or sounds awful until you master it.
Hi, where can i purchase this online in the UK? It is unavailable on amazon.
When you suggest putting on a set of dominants, do you mean Dominant strings, a brand name?
Thanks Alison, did you try using tome control with head phones? I'ma pu a couple of these used for students
You play very nice
You can still hang the cable on your shoulder, despite the output being on the bottom.
Your fantastic playing would make any violin sound good!
Thank you , but as much as that is true, you would be able to hear the difference in quality between this and a more professional electric violin. Then there is the playability. The reason I (or another professional) can make it sound good is because we have had many years playing so its easy for us to adjust to playing a poorer violin with a poorer set up.
I guess its like someone who has had say 6 driving lessons attempting to learn in a small Fiat car for 2 lessons, then try a Ferrari, then a Land Rover etc etc. It will be difficult to adjust because of the inexperience.
Thank you - good answer!
Thanks for the review. Great info. Was thinking of surprising my son with this. he has an acoustic violin for school orchestra. He is 10 and in his second year of violin. Would this be a good violin to practice on at home? and then acoustic for school, lessons, orchestra recitals? or would it be hard jump between the two? thanks (also, what is the Mic in do exactly?).
+Baron Trend Gel Its good fun to play on, but only really if you have it connected to an amp and he can him himself play through that. For actual practise, I would not suggest this as acoustic are, and will always be better to learn on for many reasons.
I personally do not practise on my electric violin unless, im specifically performing on it for events I perform at. I wouldn't play a piece of Bach for example on it as it doesn't have the same 'ring' or feel to it. As I said, they are good for fun.
I watched Itzhak Perlman play on the electric violin for the first time and he thought it was weird not to hear the violin in his ear!
If your batteries die and you can not get new ones a the moment would this violin still play well?
I got one of these recently and after I play my fingertips and coved on this silver stuff is there a way I can stop that do I have to clean them with something special???
It might be that the factory strings are of poor quality.
Is it possible to put a shoulder rest on a electric violin?
thanks a lot
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor: Im a beginner and im after buying
the left handed version. its the only electric violine i can find for
leftys. i was looking at the dominant strings you sugessted and theres
so many types what would be the best type for this violin?
i wouldnt get Dominants for an electric violin, I would use these: www.thestringzone.co.uk/helicore-violin-strings-set
In my opinion, they are the best for elec violins.
I know you may not be in the UK so you might not be able to buy from this site, but you will know the strings im referring too at least.
Could you please post a link to the sheet music of 'The Final Countdown'. Thanks
+AADIL MEHDI Sanchawala You can find it on Google. I dont have a copy as I played it by ear.
If you have a preference of a custom eclectic violin, what would you like?
hello, im searching for elec violin. i wonder can it sound if u removed battery out of it. i just want to play elec instead of accustic cuz i can play violin only at night...although i have metal demper but it cant enough less sound i want TT.. ?
i know elec can use headphone hole but i want to know the volume height which removed battery of it
The headphones will not work unless its switched on.
i got the black one for $50 and it came with a small jack cable but does the one you reviewed have the little pieces of cork board between the wood and the hardware of the chin rest ?and the bridge it came with has a really slight slope so if youre beginning it may be harder at first but may pay off later and the good thing about this is it is SILENT so you dont drive people crazy, youre not heading for an audition.
i use this for outdoors or at the park...a little quieter
Ma quanto sei bella! 🖤
Where did you buy this violin and how much did it cost
Is the an email I can ask a question to u plz thank you
Can't you just put small-2-large jack adapter on amplifier side of cable?
which is better, this violin or the stagg evn 44?
exactly what is the difference between a Silent violin and an Electric violin?
Doesn't both of them allow headphone attachments and volume control?
+RelaxedAndLovingIt they r about the exact same thing.
i agree, not the best sounding, i constantly fiddle with my Boss ME50 looking for the perfect sound, the tone function i find works best with headphones not an amp. i replaced the stock strings, even tuned it to 432hz but the perfect sound im looking for seems impossible for this particular instrument
Can u make a review about electric violin IRIN? no CECILIO available here. Thanks.
I have never heard of them and they are not available in the UK. If you do a search on TH-cam, im sure a video review will pop up.
There are lots in amazon and ebay. But it's okay if u haven't.
By the ways, thanks for free lessons! I learned frm u. Sbcsribed.
Do they make quiet strings for regular violins? You know, for not troubling the neighbors.
hi.. can you kindly make a review of cecilio electric versus stagg electric?? thanks.. we dont have cecilio here in the philippines. only stagg.. :(
Im afraid I do no have these violins anymore and have not had them for a couple of years. sorry. I can say though, that there is virtually no difference so get the Stagg if you cant get the Cecilio.
I just want to buy one for practice because i can only practice late at night, would you recommend this for someone who just wants to practice. How loud is it when not plugged in
wolfgang15425 if you watch the video i do play it unplugged.
How to use a headphone in a electric violin?Can it be truly scient?
Great review! Thanks. How is the bridge? is it shaped well, cuz alot of the cheeper electrics I have tried seem to have blank bridges that are too high.
Natalie Richard I didnt find the bridge an issue. I didnt hit other strings when i played it, so thats always a good sign.
The Cecilio electric violin comes with a 10ft cable with a right angle 1/8 plug and 1/4 plug for the amp. I have the model 3 with the lower bout cutout. Got it from Fiddlerman.com site for $149.99.
I'm still considering a Cecilio electric violin. Hearing what you said about the sound being somewhat weak wouldn't be too big of an issue for me, Thanks to my Eden pre-amp pedal. It has controls for treble, middle and bass as well as gain, master, compression and enhance control and bass boost and mid shift controls that further enhance the sound spectrum. So a Cecilio electric violin purchase may be in my future. I think I would actually be better with an electric over an acoustic only because I'm more comfortable with electronic instruments than acoustics.
+Boris Karloff Jr.83 totally depends on your preference, but if you have something you can change the EQ with, then go for it. Its just very top end and 'thin' so im not sure how much you can really change it from what it is naturally, but like I said, if you have a kick-ass amp, then go for it :)
I've got a Stone two-channel 30-watt guitar amp and an Acoustic 200-watt bass amp with a 15-inch speaker and a built in 2-inch horn. I could probably get some really solid sounds using the Eden pre-amp along with either of them. The 200-watt amp with that pedal and my 5-string bass had my walls vibrating with the bass control only at around the 6 setting of the bass knob alone! :-D
+Boris Karloff Jr.83 Ok cool. Well im not saying its a bad electric violin, but its only $130, so I would advise you buy it and try it out first in case you dont like it. I have personally tried to get a much meatier sound from it with all my equipment myself - even using my studio equipment with all the plugins etc etc, and I still cant make it really any better. The only way I can do that is to use my $2500 electric violin. All im saying is that, although you have a lot of cool equipment, just be prepared that the violin itself may not let you do much with it or change the sound. You can never change the main base sound if you will of an instrument. If we could do that, then I would be playing professionally on a $130 electric violin.... :))
Very true, if a pick-up on an electric instrument is weak, then there's only so much you can do with it in the end. I'm just a hobbyist player so a weaker sound may not be as detrimental to me as it would for the work that might be done in a studio or professional line of work. I'm about as far from professional (or even intermediate to be honest) as long as I'm having a good time learning and creating simple tunes I'm happy with that. :-)
Have you any plans to review an NS Designs violin? I'm planning on buying one and would like to see what you have to say about one.
Betty Blades I would love too, but i have to wait until the companies send them to me as im sure you can appreciate that a) I cant afford to buy all the violins in the world just to review them although that would be quite cool and b) i would be stuck with a LOT of violins lol
Have you ever tried any Marc Wood electric violin? And if yes, how would you compare it to the Ns Design or the Yamaha sv-250. Thank you.
Bryant Schubert sadly no, so i cant comment im afraid. Sorry
Hi Alison, I hope you can answer my question. I have been playing violin for like 8-9 years. I stopped it because it was my time to decide if I wanted to keep the violin career going or go to the college. I had a lot of pressure on me to play violin, so I decided to forget about it and study something not related to music. Now I feel like I really want to play it for myself, not for the others. I'm not a profesional player, but I took many many lessons in those years and I can defend myself playing. Now I'm in college and I want to play without disturbing my neighbours. Do you recommend this violin for "silent practice" to an intermediate player who plays for fun? I would buy the amp and probably some effects stuff, but about the instrument itself, is it really worth it? It's cheap, which is good, but I don't wanna buy a really bad quality instrument. What do you think? Should I buy this one? Thanks Alison, I love your videos! Cheers
For an intermediate player, no. Its fine for beginners, but not intermediate or upwards as its not good enough. You need to spend a little more money.
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor Ok, thanks for the advice. Any recommendations then? I can't afford a 2.000 $ or even more, but I think that's not what I need anyways. Thanks for the answer : )
Subscribed!! Looking for my Cecilio yet, but you present detail that others leave desired which gives comfort to my first time purchase as a novice. One question...with the best battery for purchase, how long does it last? Does the tone drop dead when the battery is at it's end life, or is there a decay letting one know that it is time for a swap out?
Im not sure what happens to the sound when the battery is going dead as i never take that risk. When i have a gig, i use a new battery as i dont want to risk it dying on me mid performance. I shoukd think though that the volume would drop rather than the sound decay.
Hello, thank you very much for your videos, every one is extremely useful. By the way, I'm about to buy a Cecilio Silent violin (for practicing, I play de cello and I'm the endless violin beginner xD). I remarked the tuners in the video but I do they work? Do we have to tune this kind of violin or the basic sound is fixed (letting the tone apart) ? Thank you very much. Florie. P.S. Do you think CVEN 1BK is actually different from CVEN 2BK?
Digital Lantern The Cecilio electric violins are all the same in terms of quality and the electric inside etc, they are just 4 different shapes. I personally have number 4 in both black and white.
Thank you so much :)
Maestro, you make the stock Cecilio sound like it arrived set up. That's experience. Your students no doubt appreciate you. To add to the comments, Amazon's got elbow 3.5 male to 1/4 female connectors, both with and without cords. The one I use for my Cecilios has about an 8 inch cord to it.
I appreciate what you are saying, but the industry standard for such equipment that is designed to plug into a external amplifier is to terminate with a 1/4" connection, it's been that way not just for years, but decades!
The cable is externally thick due to the internal signal cable being of high quality with a low oxygen content, and the shielding/GND wire acting as a suppressor to remove ambiguous stray signals reaching that signal wire, all this put into a flexible cable that allows the artist to move freely across the entire length of a stage. You've seen a rock band play, they never keep still, Vanessa Mae, she doesn't keep still, to ensure your instrument stays attached you need that 1/4" system so the springs that hold the plugs into the sockets can grip the signal wire tight enough and to provide a excellent shielding/GND connection, so to cut down to a 3.5mm jack is like putting headphones over your ears to listen to you ipod, then dropping your ipod 6", you can be sure that 99% of the time (be it straight or with a elbow adaptor) that if your headphones stay over your head the ipod will become detached and small on the ground. 1/4" systems are designed to prevent this happening...
maffysdad I'd rather have the 1/4 inch connector, true, but there are several reasons why I don't mind the 3.5 mm. 1) I'm no Lindsey Stirling; I'm not that mobile. 2) I use a AudioTechnica mic. 3) And also I use a neat little bracket I created to firmly hold the 1/4 female lead in place. Works well for me, although I can't speak to anyone else's experience.
It’s not midi, midi is the one with 4 pins, the jacks are 3.5 mm. Also, on the one I got, which has the left shoulder cut out, they included a cable that on one end has the 1/8 in (3.5 mm) jack with an elbow, and on the other the 1/4 in jack.
Hi! Would like to ask. Will this really make no noise outside when you plug headphones on it?
Rozen Moraga I have this exact one in black , it does make little noise , due to it being impossible for the strings to not make noise (:
Hi there! I'm thinking about getting some nicely crafted Hoefner violin and still cannot decide if I'm going to choose acoustic or electric one. The thing is I already play electric guitar and have VOX Valvetronix VT40+, which is hybrid (some electric + tube) amp for guitars. My question is: can I just plug such violin to this, or it just has to be an acoustic amp? I also have to add that I've seen such connection on yt and it seems not to work at all, plus making any noise isn't any problem for me...(still what I hear everywhere is that with my budget of about 200 pounds I won't get any electric violin even close with quality to acoustic one). Anyway greetings from Poland, P.S. Are you using Fender guitar cable? Mine one looks totally the same :)
+Mateusz You can use any amp with the violin as long as it uses a regular 1/4 instrument cable. You wont get the best sound from an electric violin in a guitar amp, but i 'will' work.
is there a electric violin you can recommend as Christmas present. I am wonder if there is something for $80 or below.
I dont think any exist for that price - unless its second hand?
How well does technique learned on a low price solid body electric instrument transfer to a quality acoustic instrument?
You wouldn't learn on an electric violin. Its not advised as they are slightly different to acoustic/wood ones.
I especially would not advise anyone to learn techniques on a cheap electric violin!
instead of having a step down jack at the violin ,try using a step a jack at the amp that way you would be dragging around a lighter cord and less cord weight wobble at the violin jack.... just my thoughts
Would you recommend this for a beginner, or would one be much better off with a decent acoustic like the Stentor II / 1500??
+James Williams I would always suggest an acoustic violin over an electric one for a beginner
I recently had the white version imported, and I'm quite happy with it even with the R4000 price tag (I live in South Africa). Apart from the solid body being a bit heavy, I did notice some issues with the jacks. Would it help to at some point have a local electronics center replace them? One thing I like on this violin (compared to a cheap R600 accoustic) is that it doesn't hurt my fingers that quickly, although I suppose that could also be the strings.
Johann Kuhn Why would you pay to have the electronics replaced? Why not buy a better electric violin? It will cost far too much to do this, not only find someone who will, but also find better replacements as the violin was made to fit its current electronics. Even if you did this, it would probably sound worse due to the design not suiting the different electronics. Find a better electric violin.....
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor I thought about replacing th jacks, and possibly at some point ghetto rigging in a better pickup, because that was the best violin I could afford. I'm not sure about the pickup yet, but I don't see any issues with replacing the jacks (and then I can have the line out in a better position). My only option if I buy locally is a Yamaha, and that's going to cost me 10 000 ZAR or more.
I tried all kinds of electric and I found Yamaha 200 best. However I still believe that the Violin is meant to be played Acoustic. But that's only me. In any case a fine review
It depends on whether you want to sound like a violin or not. My starting point was wanting an electric which actually sounded (and felt) like a violin. Most can only come close, but not quite all the way - you're paying £1200 or more for one that does. Now I've got one, I can do all sorts of stuff gigging that I wouldn't have dreamt of doing before - the thing can sound like a screaming guitar, french horn (using a heavy metal pedal of all things), and so on. It's particularly useful if you have a heavy duty rhythm section as a bit of extra crunch from an overdrive allows you to play mid-range and still be heard. It's also a lot easier than trying to play into a mic.
As an aside, don't bother with twiddling your volume settings on the violin itself all that much. Get a volume pedal - they're essential kit for the Electric Violinist.
Hi Alison, I want to buy one of these violins - are they ball end strings or loops?
Honesty I dont know the answer to that as I did this review a few years ago now. Sorry.
an unrelated question but what piece of music are you playing in the starting in your demo ? thanks in advance
+AADIL MEHDI Sanchawala 'The Final Countdown'
Hello! I'm an absolute newbie who has never touched a violin. I am looking for a violin to buy. I have to play in my country where the morality of music is in question itself, so I cannot be loud - unless if I ever play in closed setting to an audience. I would love to buy the Stentor and begin with an acoustic, but I know I cannot be loud during practice at all. And honestly I dislike all new electric stuff anyway (my opinion), and am only desiring to learn for the classical stuff. So do you recommend I go with the electric as a newbie? Please keep in mind two things: I have to be very silent, and I have to only play the classical stuff.
+Momin Malik I would not recommend an electric for a new player for various reasons. You could try an Ultra Practice Mute.
Is it any harder to replace the strings in this violin than an acoustic?
diabolicallink nope - exactly the same
Interesting! final countdown btw?:-D
hey alison :) i got this violin but it's kind of bruising my collarbone. what's your suggestion for a shoulder rest that fits it's body? thanks
lomoleolomo you will need to experiment im afraid. Only you will know whats comfortable and what works. You can try cloths, sponges etc
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor thanks for the tips! :p
hello I'm sorry if I'm asking a question again, but I saw you said you suggest an acoustic violin. Why is that? Will getting an electric one hinder my learning?
Yes it will. They are a little different in feel and sound.