Roth & Junius RJC Cello Set 4/4

Good value

I'm satisfied with this cello. It's obviously won't perform like an expensive one, but this is a cheap instrument. For a few weeks it got out of tune often, but after that it holds the tuning well enough, i rarely have to use the pegs. In the lower registers it lacks a bit of 'umpfh', but overall sounds fine (besides a serious wolf tone exactly on f#). The wood seems nice, even though the lacquer fees a bit thick/cheap, the colour is beautiful.

I wasn't a fan

I personally didn't like this Cello, it has a cheap, cumbersome feel to it and the tuning pegs slipped quite a bit (though I've heard this gets better with age). Ultimately I grew tired fighting to play this thing and sold it. That said I have a cheap classical guitar that I have learned well enough to play with ease with a great sound so your mileage may vary. I recommend saving up a little more and getting a student level cello if you're serious about learning.

Good quality-over-cost ratio. Great instrument for beginners/intermediate players.

I bought this instrument during my third year of playing the cello. I previously rented one. One day my teacher recommended this cello as a good quality instrument for beginning/intermediate players. He was also thinking about purchasing one for himself, to serve as an instrument to give his classes.

I have been enjoying this cello for 1.5 years now. I have not regretted my purchase for a minute. After a couple of months of playing, the instrument set itself well. (The pegs did not loosen drastically anymore etc.). The sound opened up and is now warm, especially in the lower register (love it!). I enjoy the matte finish, which also matches well with the bow. The bow itself is light in weight and of decent quality. I only had the occasional single broken hair.

In the foreseeable future, I will change the strings. Don't get me wrong. The strings that were delivered with the instrument are fine in my experience, but changing them would make the cello that little bit better. This was also a recommendation of my teacher, to change them after a year or two.

The biggest complaint I would have is about the bag. It's quite a tight fit, which is great for saving space and carrying the instrument on your back on a bicycle (also because it's light), but I would recommend to look for a more protective casing after a while. Also, the shoulder straps of the bag are basic and not particularly comfortable.

In short:

I recommend this instrument set for beginners and thos who are transitioning towards intermediate level. [I'm currently in this position myself, and it wouldn't be correct to advise above my level]. The quality is good, which a very, very decent price. In my case, this was a clear upgrade from my rental.