Buying a cello

A practical guide to buying a cello, from size and setup to tone, bows and budget – expert advice for students, parents and serious players. A cello rarely reveals itself in the first thirty seconds. One may sound impressive under the ear yet disappear in a hall. Another may seem restrained at first, then prove beautifully responsive once the player settles into it. Any worthwhile guide to buying a cello should begin there: not with price alone, nor with appearance, but with the relationship between player, instrument and setup. For... Read More