The included rosin isn't bad, but a good rosin will save you some time on both initial setup and on reapplication

You'll also want to get a better rosin, like Jade L'Opera

Dimensionally, everything was fine and required no setup, so I added a Snark tuner, a mute, a rock stop and a carbon-fiber bow with better rosin, and it sounds great now

The soft case is pretty decent quality, but if you're buying a 3/4 cello for an elementary to middle school child, do you really think anything less than a hard case is a good idea?Other things to consider: you want to get a 3" soft-bristle paint brush and some soft polishing cloths (all cotton) so you can clean the rosin off after play

The included rosin isn't bad, but a good rosin will save you some time on both initial setup and on reapplication