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My For the Budget-Minded cello are selected by me personally for their quality AND affordability. If you are on a budget, and concerned with spending too much money, start here.
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Eastman SE100 Cello - 4/4 and fractional sizes Eastman SE100 Cello - 4/4 and fractional sizes


Completely hand-carved out of tonewoods with laminated ribs. Perfect starter instrument.

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Linda West 'Inspire' Cello - 4/4 and fractional sizes Linda West 'Inspire' Cello - 4/4 and fractional sizes

Complete outfit - includes Case and Bow!



Completely hand-carved out of tonewoods with laminated ribs. Perfect starter instrument. Geared Pegs!

Our Price $1,495.00
Linda West 'Inspire' 3/4 Cello - Used Linda West 'Inspire' 3/4 Cello - Used

Complete outfit - includes Hard Case and Bow!


Completely hand-carved out of tonewoods with laminated ribs. Perfect starter instrument with geared pegs.

Our Price $1,495.00
Linda West 'Aspire' Cello - 4/4 and fractional sizes Linda West 'Aspire' Cello - 4/4 and fractional sizes

Complete outfit - includes Case and Bow!

Perfect upgrade starter instrument completely hand-carved out of solid tonewoods. Geared pegs.

Our Price $1,795.00
Wu Ling model 100 4/4 Cello (a) Wu Ling model 100 4/4 Cello (a)

Complete outfit - includes Hard Case and Bow!


Easy for anyone to play, with a warm, creamy, mellow tone that is easy on the ear.

Our Price $2,295.00
Wu Ling model 100 4/4 Cello (b) Wu Ling model 100 4/4 Cello (b)

Complete outfit - includes Hard Case and Bow!


Easy for anyone to play, bright, forward with great projection.

Our Price $2,295.00
Wu Ling model 100 4/4 Cello (c) Wu Ling model 100 4/4 Cello (c)

Complete outfit - includes Hard Case and Bow!



Our Price $2,295.00
Cello - Vivo Cannon Superior Vivo 'Cannon Superior' 4/4 Cello (b)

Complete outfit - includes Hard Case and Bow!

Powerful, full, booming C balances out nicely with the bright soloistic A making this the perfect budget instrument for budding soloists.

Our Price $2,695.00
Johannes Seibert model 300 Johannes Seibert model 300 - 4/4 Cello

Complete outfit - includes Hard Case and Bow!



Warm throughout with a great resonance and volume; perfect for budding soloists who need to be heard above the piano.

Our Price $3,200.00
Cello Andreas Eastman 305 cello Eastman Electro-Acoustic 305 'Stradivari' 4/4 Cello

Complete outfit - includes Hard Case and Bow!


Comes with a proprietary pickup embedded in the varnish beneath the bridge. You can't even see it! Sounds great!

Our Price $3,500.00
Cello - Scott Cao STC 750E copy of G. B. Guadagnini 1777 Scott Cao - "Best Friend" 750E '1777 Guadagnini copy', 4/4 Cello

Complete outfit - includes Hard Case and Bow!

European tonewoods

Nicknamed 'Best Friend', this Guadagnini copy is pleasant throughout with a mature, relaxed sound. Guadagnini patterns are slightly smaller than 4/4, a bit bigger than 7/8, making them perfect for those of smaller stature or limited reach.

Our Price $4,200.00