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Davinaskey
Registered User
(10/7/00 1:07:17 pm)
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Help!
Buying a cello.
HI. I have been a piano and harp
teacher for 12 years and have decided to learn the cello. Fun but I
have no idea what to look for in a cello. Carved, laminated,
factory. . . You get the idea. I would like to stay under 1500 if
that is possible for a good instrument but if neccessary I will pay
more. My concerns are tone, workmanship, and hopefully something
that I can use forever for my own pleasure (I'm not interested in
performing).
I appreciate any help. Thanks.
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Bob
Registered User
(10/7/00 2:24:10 pm)
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Help! Buying a cello.
Start at www.cellos2go.com. As
you'll see from other comments on this board, a lot of us have had
excellent, personalized service from them.
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REB07
Registered
User
(10/7/00 7:36:57 pm)
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Best
cello outfit under $1500
I've played cello off and on for
over 30 years and currently play in a community orchestra. I
recently decided to treat myself to a better instrument, but I felt
I needed to limit myself to the absolute minimum needed to get a
good cello outfit. After months and months of research, I purchased
a fantastic cello, a pretty good bow, and an okay hard case for
under $1500 (including S/H) -- all through the internet.
Cello. I purchased the Artist Cello from StringWorks.com.
It's a wonderful cello in appearance and sound. (See other posts in
this board for more detail). Service is also outstanding. Cost:
about $1150 including S/H. www.stringworks.com
Bow. After
studying posts on this board and Maestronet, I decided on the
Glasser Composite cello bow. It's good value for the money. The best
price I found was $103 (including S/H) from Concord Music Supplies.
By the way, you may also want to purchase rosin, a dampit, and an
endpin rest at the same time you purchase the bow in order to get
internet prices without paying additional shipping charges.
www.concordmusic.com
Hard Case. I purchased one of the
Travelite TL-20 hard cello cases sold through Ebay. Sometimes
sellers mention the case by name; at other times, they will only
refer to a lightweight cello hard case with backpack straps. High
bids typically range from $100 to $170 plus S/H. I got mine for $143
including S/H.
www.ebay.com
Total cost for outfit = $1396
($1150 + $103 + $143)
This outfit should provide you with
decades of personal pleasure -- as well as delighting those who see
or listen to this cello.
Hope this helps. Good
luck.
Bob
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Lisa
Shipman
Registered
User
(10/7/00 8:33:06 pm)
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Re:
Best cello outfit under $1500
I am another Stringwork buyer. I
bought the Artist cello but I bought the Joh. Krousch bow with it.
The bow ran around $250. I'm quite pleased with it and my teacher
who has played cello for 70 years is very happy with it. She enjoyed
playing it, said it "spoke very well".
I just got the soft case
with the cello which was not nice. It was well padded but my old
soft case unzipped from one side over the top to the other so the
cello could be lifted straight up out of it. The bag I got with my
cello unzipped from near the endpin to partway up the side, I
thought I would break the cello trying to get it in and out of the
bag. I bought one of the Travelight hard cases off of ebay. I paid
around $130 for it and am happy with it.
I have heard wonderful
things on this board about both Stringworks and Cellos2go. I'm sure
you will find something that you are happy with. In an aside, I
would go for handcarved right off the bat. If you don't, you may be
looking to replace what you buy within a year. I rented a student
cello and was never so happy as the day my Artist came and I took my
rental back to the store!
Lisa
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Davinaskey
Registered User
(10/8/00 12:04:56 pm)
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Re:
Best cello outfit under $1500
Hi everyone. Thank you for the
input. I have been playing on a Scherl & Roth (laminate) that I
am renting until I find what I need. You definitely hear the
difference between it and my teachers. Wow, what a difference! She
also suggested I look into a John Juzek (I do need a 7/8 or a 3/4
given my height - or lack there of) any comments or suggestions? Is
new or used better?
Thanks again,
Davina
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REB07
Registered
User
(10/8/00 1:14:15 pm)
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Invitation to be on Cello game show
Game show host: Lisa and Bob, you
are our first contestants on "Best Cello Outfit Under $1500
including S/H." The purpose of the game is to identify the best
value for a cello, bow, and bag/case that costs less than $1500. It
was determined back stage by a flip of a coin that Bob would go
first. Bob, what is your selection?
Bob: I choose StringWorks
Artist Cello, Glasser Composite Bow, and Travelite TL-20 hard cello
case.
Game show host: Let's see what the total cost is.
<Pause followed by flashing green lights.> The computer shows
your total is $1396 -- well under the $1500 limit. Good job. OK,
Lisa, it's now your turn.
Lisa: Bob made some good
selections. I also really like the StringWorks Artist Cello. The
Travelite Tl-20 is a good hard case for the money. However, I choose
the Krausch bow by StringWorks.
Game Show Host: Let's see
what the total cost is. <Pause followed by flashing red
lights.> The computer shows that your total outfit cost was at
least $1535. Oh, I'm so sorry, Lisa. You are slightly over the
limit. Congratulations, Bob.
Bob: I almost chose the same bow
as Lisa. Her bow is real pernambuco and backed by StringWorks. It
sells for only $255 and was one of my three bow finalists. Her
Krausch bow is probably better than mine, but I easily kept under
the $1500 ceiling by choosing the composite at less than half the
cost of the pernambuco.
Game show host: (Inanely, but with
great enthusiasm) Yes, you did!
Game show host (turning to
audience): Thanks for joining us. Until next time, may your wolf be
tamed and your notes in tune.
Announcer's voice: If you're
visiting the Internet Cello Society and would like to play, please
post your selections in this discussion thread. Remember that the
total cost of your cello, bow, and bag/case must include any
applicable shipping and handling charges. OK, who will be our next
contestant on "Best Cello Outfit under $1500?"
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cellochris99
Registered User
(10/10/00 5:07:59 am)
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Re:
Carved?
Is the Artist cello hand-carved
solid wood?
Chris
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REB07
Registered
User
(10/10/00 7:07:47 am)
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Yes,
Artist Cello is hand carved
From the StringWorks
site:
"[T]hey are rough hand-carved and shaped in
Germany."
(Todd French, 21 March 2000, Discussion
pages)
"Artist Cellos (3/4 - 4/4) - Solid carved, highly
flamed maple back, sides, and neck, solid carved medium grain German
spruce top, lightly antiqued varnish, solid highest quality ebony
fittings, inlaid purfling, D'Addario Helicore strings."
(Artist
Cello page)
Bob
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