Stentor SR1102 Cello Student I 1/2

Defective made in China, returned

Bought without knowing it's made in China. The bridge of string A was a defective. Request of refund instead of replacement suggested by our cello tutor. Returned and got broken during transportation within 30 days of purchase.

Great for students

Nice sounding and good quality instrument for children starting cello lessons. Perfect choice

After about 1 year of use

For this price, the sound is surprisingly good. The bow that came with the cello is of poor quality but does a good job for a beginner. Beginners just need a stick to learn the basics and this one It's build very strong. On low notes, specially free Do string, the cello's leg is vibrating and makes a pretty loud noise. The cello lost a star because of it. The paint chips away, my kid sometimes hits the cello's edges with the metal handle of the bow (not a strong hit) and paints chips away. I could blame this on childhood restlessness.

Bottom line: it doesn't sound cheap, sound is reach enough to love the cello and its music. My kid fell in love with the cello the moment he touched it.