I consider Cecilio to be the original cheap student instrument manufacturer and seller. When I first started playing the violin, Cecilio was the only thing readily available in the US on Amazon. Other well-known brands were harder to track down or more expensive. This has changed significantly over the last decade, and now there are …
For several years, Cecilio has been making inexpensive and occasionally poor-quality violins and other band and orchestra instruments. At one time, they featured over 14 different violin models between their Cecilio and Mendini lines. They have started to narrow down what they offer to only the best-selling instruments in recent years. This has taken the …
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Cecilio and their company Mendini are well known for making budget student instruments. Some of these instruments are toys, but others are actually decent. At least until you can upgrade to something better. The CVN 300 is, in my opinion, the first actual playable instrument in the Cecilio lineup. I had the pleasure and frustration of …
Mendini is a child company of the well-known Cecilio instrument manufacturers. They sell various band and orchestra instruments but have become well known for their violins. The Mendini brand sells slightly less expensive instruments, usually by roughly 20 dollars. The differences in the two lines are minimal. They both pull from the same wood and …
While looking for the best student violin Mendini is undoubtedly a brand to consider. The Mendini Violins series is Cecilio’s budget alternative and features a range of instruments for beginners up to intermediate players. Having reviewed all the models of the MV series, In this article, I will list out the Best Mendini Violins. My …
It’s no secret that Cecilio doesn’t have the best reputation for their entry-level line. Still, the narrative changes when you focus on the CVN 500 and above. The CVN 600 is currently the best Cecilio violin you can get on Amazon, and it’s my favorite in their lineup. While Cecilio markets this violin as an …
Summary: This best Cecilio violin guide explains which Cecilio models are best for beginners through professional musicians. Buying a violin is a significant investment, and you want to make the right choice. If you are interested in the Cecilio brand, this best Cecilio violin guide will explain my top picks for beginners, intermediates, and advanced …
When I was a child, the violin was associated with classical music and orchestras. While that is still the case today, we are starting to see more and more violinists breaking out of the classically trained mold. Today we see violinists like Lindsey Stirling, Taylor Davis, Black Violin, and Emilie Autumn, who are changing the …
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Cecilio CVN 800 Review and Guide (Cecilion CVN 800se Review and Guide) (Best Violin Around 1000$ – The Cecilion CVN 800se) After years of playing and developing as a violin player, the time comes to upgrade your student or mid-range violin to an advanced one. This Cecilio CVN 800 review and guide will detail what …
Mendini by Cecilio consists of slightly cheaper violins; from model to model, Cecilio and Mendini can be compared spec-wise. In general, I’m fonder of Cecilio branded instruments over Mendini. The differences in the lower-end models come down to strings and finish color. In their higher-end models, Cecilio branded instruments use better tonewoods, come strung with …
