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Glarry GC101 Cello
An Affordable Full-Size Cello
This cello features a premium basswood top, back, and sides, along with a maple scroll, solid wood fingerboard, and aluminum alloy tailpiece. The seamless connection of its beautiful lacquer finish and body lines offers a smooth and excellent tactile experience, making it perfect for beginners and intermediate players for extended practice and performance.
The package includes all the essential accessories, including a lightweight soft case, an Arbor bow, high-quality rosin, and a maple bridge, allowing you to embark on your cello musical journey with ease.
Glarry is well-known for offering affordable instruments with good quality and performance, specifically designed to meet the needs of beginner cello students, intermediate players, and dedicated cello enthusiasts.
Reasonable prices that everyone can afford!
1. Excellent Materials:
The cello features a premium basswood top, back, and sides, renowned for their dense and durable properties that enhance resonance and produce a rich sound.
2. Great Sound:
The precisely fitted bridge and body of our cello enhance resonance, resulting in a richer and brighter sound.
3. Maple Scroll:
Meticulously crafted from premium solid maple, the scroll features smooth lines, ensuring durability and providing a fantastic hand-feel.
4. F-Holes:
Our f-holes undergo meticulous polishing to achieve a round and refined finish, which enhances sound projection and creates a softer and more pleasing tonal effect.
5. Attention to Detail:
The cello bow features superior white horsetail for better elasticity and faster sound transmission. The steel strings are designed for reduced finger fatigue and improved playability.
6. Custom-designed Bag:
The bag is specially designed to fit the 4/4 cello perfectly. It is made of high-grade Oxford cloth with 5mm cotton padding, providing excellent protection for your valuable instrument. Its durability ensures that it maintains its original appearance even with prolonged use.
NOTE:
1. The bridge will not be pre-set to prevent damage during shipping.
2. Please handle the tuning pegs with care and push them in when adjusting.
3. Rub the rosin powder on the bow before playing as the new bow may not produce sound.
Setting the Bridge
Begin by loosening the strings slightly. Then place the bridge in the middle of the F holes, with the left side higher and the right side lower. Insert the strings into the corresponding grooves on the bridge and gradually tighten the cello strings.
Tuning Peg
To tune the cello, tighten the pegs carefully and ensure that they are not too loose or too tight. Tune the strings in the order of A-D-G-C, and gently push the pegs in after tuning.
End Stopper
To achieve the ideal playing position, adjust the height of your cello using the endpin while sitting in a comfortable posture with your feet flat on the floor and the cello positioned between your legs.
Care and Maintenance
It is important to clean your cello after each use. Keep a lint-free cloth inside your bag and use it to wipe off any rosin dust and dirt from your instrument. Pay close attention to the fingerboard and the top of the instrument. Regular cleaning will make a noticeable difference in the overall sound of your cello.
How to Rosin a Cello Bow:
1. Start by scraping one side of the new rosin with a hard object to facilitate rosin attachment to the bow.
2. Rub the bow head first, then rub it down to the end to ensure the same thickness.
3. Rub the bow back and forth several times, then place it on the strings and check for a smooth and refined sound.
4. Remember to regularly rosin your bow to maintain optimal bowing performance and sound quality.
Specifications:
Brand | Glarry |
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Style | GC101 |
Size | 3/4; 4/4 |
Color | Nature; Matte Nature; Golden; Retrovert; Black; White |
Face Material | Basswood |
Back Material | Basswood |
Side Material | Basswood |
Headstock Material | Maple |
Tuning Peg Material | Blacked Wood |
Fingerboard Material | Solid Wood |
Tailpiece Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Bridge Material | Maple |
String Material | Alloy Steel |
Bow Material | Arbor |
Bag Thickness | 5mm |
Age | Above 12 Years Old |
Dimensions:
Item | Size | |
3/4 | 4/4 | |
Bow Length | 28.54" / 72.5cm | 28.54" / 72.5cm |
Cello Dimensions (L x W x H) | (44.68 x 15.74 x 4.52)" / (113.5 x 40 x 11.5)cm | (48.42 x 17.72 x 5.91)" / (123 x 45 x 15)cm |
Panel Dimensions (L x W x H) | (27.08 x 15.74 x 4.52)" / (68.8 x 40 x 11.5)cm | (29.72 x 17.72 x 5.91)" / (75.5 x 45 x 15)cm |
Weight | 7.26lbs / 3300g | 148.49oz / 4210g |
Package Includes:
1 x Cello
1 x Portable Bag
1 x Cello Bow
1 x Bridge
1 x Premium Rosin
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