Cecilio Violin - User Manual

Cecilio Violin Owner’s Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a Cecilio Musical Instruments Violin! Please read through
the manual below to familiarize yourself with your new instrument.
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All of our instruments are inspected upon arrival to our distribution center and again prior to
shipping. We can not accept responsibility for merchandise arriving in damaged condition. It is
the dealer’s and the end user’s responsibility to inspect merchandise upon receipt and report any
damages. Please inspect your violin immediately. Merchandise can be damaged in transit
even though there is no outward evidence of rough handing. (Concealed damage)
If damaged goods are found please contact your place of purchase within 24 hours of receipt of
package to have a claim filed with the carrier. You must save the cartons and packing material
until the claim is resolved.
Take extra care to prevent exposure to sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Avoid
direct, extended exposure to:
• Sunlight • Rain • Heaters • Air Conditioners
Cecilio violins are handcrafted instruments and are tested at our factory. Prior to shipping each
instrument is inspected by skilled technicians at our Los Angeles distribution center. However,
because violins are fragile instruments they can get out of adjustment in the shipping process. If
this occurs you may need to get your new instrument adjusted by a local technician.

Summary

Important First Steps

Damage Inspection and Claims Process

Inspect merchandise upon receipt, report damages within 24 hours, and retain packaging for claims.

Environmental Precautions for Violin Care

Avoid exposing your violin to sunlight, rain, heaters, and air conditioners.

Getting Started with Your Violin

Violin Bridge Setup and Adjustment

Instructions for correctly positioning and securing the violin bridge for optimal sound.

Understanding the Sound Post

Learn about the sound post's critical role in sound transmission and potential shipping issues.

Initial Violin Tuning Procedure

Guidance on how to tune your violin strings to the correct pitch using pegs and fine tuners.

Tuning and Maintenance

Tuning Tips and Best Practices

Key advice for tuning, including peg handling, string stretching, and pitch adjustment.

Bow Preparation and Rosining

Steps to tighten, rosin, and properly prepare your bow for playing.

Troubleshooting Slipping Pegs

Methods to improve peg grip and hold, including using peg compound or chalk.

Instrument Care and String Management

Shoulder Rest Attachment

Instructions for correctly attaching the shoulder rest to the violin.

General Instrument Maintenance

Advice on keeping your violin and bow clean and stored safely.

Bow Usage and Hair Care

Guidelines on proper bow handling, avoiding touching the hair, and loosening after use.

String Cleaning and Replacement

Tips for cleaning strings after playing and when and how to replace them.

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms and Coverage

Details Cecilio's 1-year warranty for material and construction defects.

Warranty Limitations and Exclusions

Outlines what is not covered, including accessories, misuse, and natural wear.

Cecilio Violin Specifications

General

Type	Acoustic Violin
Back & Sides Material	Maple
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Peg Material	Ebony
Bridge	Maple
Case	Lightweight hard case
Size	4/4
Top Material	Spruce
Bow	Brazilwood
Shoulder Rest	Adjustable