9 Best Cellos – Top Choices The Manufacturers Offer

We selected the Cecilio 4/4 CECO-1BK as our editor’s choice because it is a 4/4 size instrument that sounds fantastic while also being suitable for beginners. With a body made from hand carved maple wood, this is also a stylish instrument that makes for a solid experience without breaking the bank. This is an electric cello, and it offers a lot of value for money, even though you might trade-off some of the durability and quality of construction for the possibility of owning an electric cello with such a low-price tag.

Despite being rather affordable, the Cecilio 4/4 CECO-1BK sounds fantastic and many of the reviewers who bought this cello as a transition model from an acoustic cello found the transition very smooth. The electric components of this instrument mean that you can play the cello in standalone more at a reduced volume, or boost your sound with the help of an amplifier.

This electric cello has four detachable fine tuners around an inlay made from mother of pearl, all complete with pegs and a tailpiece construction. You can also purchase the Cecilio 4/4 CECO-1BK with the bridge installed. We found the body and the neck to be very sturdy. It comes with a one-year warranty against manufacturer’s defects and a 9V alkaline battery is included so you can start playing right away. The cello comes complete with a well-padded lightweight soft-case, headphones, a bow, and an aux cable.

What stands out?

• Ideal as a starter cello
• High-quality sound
• Affordable

What cons did we manage to find?

• Requires frequent tuning

We believe the Lykos Acoustic Cello is the best cello for beginners available out there. Not only does it come at a good price, but it also offers high-quality strings and sound, two things that are often difficult to find in cellos built with beginners in mind. This is a full-sized cello with the fingerboard and pegs made from bony, and the body made from high-quality basswood.

The Lykos Acoustic Cello comes with everything you need to get started right away, including a carrying bag, bow, and rosin. It is also available in three different colors so you can easily choose the one that best suits your style. While this cello makes an excellent choice for practice, it does not offer the best results when it comes to performances, so that’s a thing to keep in mind if you decide to purchase it.

This cello is a full-sized one and many of the users who tested it mentioned that it is a very good choice for a first-string instrument for children, but also for anyone who wants to become an instrument, regardless of age. Some of them mentioned that the bow is not the best of quality, but it is also very easily replaced. The overall look of the cello received a lot of praise, which is due to the fact that the wood finish is polished and shiny. The tone of the instrument is high quality and is not only a good choice for beginners, but also for those who already have a couple of years of practice behind.

Why are we impressed?

• Rich sound
• High-quality materials
• Feels comfortable for beginners

What negatives must you be aware of?

• Not ideal for performances

Manufactured by a brand-new company, the Leeche Handmade Professional Solid Wood Electric Cello is an electric model that features a 2.4 inches deep plywood body, every fingerboard and fittings, a maple neck, and an aluminum alloy tailpiece. It comes equipped with the German pickup system that is high-sensitivity and offers high fidelity sound. The patented coloring technology makes this cello beautiful. The instrument is available in multiple color choices to suit your preferences.

We like that this channel features multi-level dynamic noise reduction and it comes with advanced tuners for tone and volume. This is a suitable instrument for cellists of all levels, and it comes with the added advantage of allowing you to practice in confidence without disturbing people around you.

When you purchase the Leeche Handmade Professional Solid Wood Electric Cello you receive a bag, bow, cable, as well as an extra bridge and set of strings. The cello doesn’t come with the battery, so you will need to purchase that separately. A one-year warranty against manufacturers defect is available, and according to the vast majority of the users who tested this instrument, the build quality is excellent and it looks like it’s going to be durable enough to last for the years to come.

What are its best features?

• Beautiful design
• Suitable for cellists of all levels
• Multi-level dynamic noise reduction

What could be improved?

• Not ideal for performances

The Stentor 1102 Student I Series Cello Outfit is one of the best instruments around for musical students, and is often the instrument of choice for many education establishments and teachers. This is an instrument that combines quality and consistency in a single body and is made by Stentor, a manufacturer with a history of over a century in creating good sounding instruments that have earned the trust of users around the world.

This instrument is hand carved from carefully selected tone woods and comes with a tailpiece with integral adjusters, ebonies fittings, as well as a padded bag and a wood bow. What we like about the Stentor 1102 Student I Series Cello Outfit is the fact that it comes set up a standard with fitted strings, but you can also choose to enhance the sound of your instrument further by installing superior strings available from the manufacturer or even choose your own.

The Stentor 1102 Student I Series Cello Outfit is available in multiple sizes and is a classic acoustic instrument that provides you with reliable performance and is easy to transport and store thanks to the included carrying bag. Many of the users who tested and reviewed it were impressed with the quality of the materials used to create this instrument as well as the rich, deep sound that you can obtain when playing it.

What makes it special?

• High-quality materials
• Deep sound
• Reliable performance

What cons did we find?

• May take a while to get used to it

Designed with performance in mind, the NS Design NXT4ACOSB features a body made from solid grain maple and a maple face completed by an ebony fingerboard. According to most users, this cello provides tones that are beautifully rich and balanced. This instrument is manufactured in the Czech Republic and comes complete with a padded gig bag for easy storage and transportation, as well as a tripod stand that can give you multiple choices when it comes to your setup.

The NS Design NXT4ACOSB is an electric instrument that comes with NXT Active output circuitry. This means that it is fully compatible with just about any amplifier or sound system and you can use it in confidence without having to worry about losing fidelity. The asymmetrical fingerboard relief makes this instrument very easy to play from the lowest to the highest positions. It is a suitable choice for both cellists who prefer to stand or sit while they play, and because it is very lightweight at only 4.2 pounds, it makes a suitable option for children and adults alike. Moreover, this is a very packable cello that is easy to transport, so that’s something to keep in mind if you are looking for an instrument that doesn’t require much effort when it comes to taking it to practice. The NS Design NXT4ACOSB comes complete with a set of strings, but you can use your own just as well.

Why are we impressed?

• Lightweight
• Rich sound
• Suitable for both sitting and standing players

What negatives must you be aware of?

• Expensive

Cremona is a company that is well known for creating high-quality beginner instruments at affordable prices. This is one of the best cello brands for beginners, and while all of the parts used in creating the instruments are made in China, the cellos are assembled in California. The Cremona SC-100 is no exception to the rule and it features solid hand carved tone woods that are capable of delivering the best quality sound. This is a lightweight cello at only 6.85 pounds, which makes it a suitable choice for students who need to take it to practice regularly.

The Cremona SC-100 has an oiled neck that makes it needed to play even if you are a beginner, and the ease of use is enhanced by the well-balanced bow. Users who tested and reviewed this cello mentioned that it is indeed one of the best options available out there for students who want to pick up their first stringed instrument and don’t want to have to deal with tuning their cello regularly. Because of its size and weight, this instrument is a suitable choice for children and provides good results even for ages 5 to 8. It’s a good choice for anybody looking for an entry-level cello that comes all setup and ready to play and that is easy on the fingers.

What makes it special?

• Easy to tune
• Comes with case, bow and shoulder strap
• Ideal for beginners

What cons did we find?

• Too basic for intermediate and advanced players

An electric cello with ebony fittings, the Cecilio 4/4 CECO-4DW comes complete with a well-padded lightweight soft case, headphones, a bow and rosin, so you can get started right away. This electric cello is a suitable choice for those who want to practice as intermediate and advanced students, but also for those who are performing on stage or recording in a studio.

We like that this instrument provides cellists with the ability to practice as long as they want without disturbing others. Because it comes fitted with a 1/8″ output jack, this cello can be connected to just about any PA system or guitar amp. It also features a headphone jack for practice together with a line-in Jack that allows you to practice with a background track.

The strings and bow often have an impact on the sound of an electric cello, and the good news is that the Cecilio 4/4 CECO-4DW has high-quality parts that allow you to obtain a quality of sound that is comparable to that you can obtain with instruments twice the price. Because of its dimensions and weight this cello can be used anywhere, which can be highly beneficial for cellists, because they don’t have to remain chained to their chairs as it might happen with traditional models. The Cecilio 4/4 CECO-4DW has a one-year warranty and comes complete with a 9V alkaline battery so you can get started right away.

What stands out?

• Compact design
• Kit includes everything you need to get started
• High quality sound

What cons did we manage to find?

• Not ideal for performances

Manufactured by renowned instrument producer Stagg, this cello is one of the best choices out there for those who are looking for a high-quality musical instrument that they can fit in a tight space. Cellos are often bulky and cause trouble to players who don’t have the room to accommodate a traditional model. With the Stagg ECL 4/4 BK Electric Cello, you don’t have to worry about that, as the instrument is compact enough to fit in any space.

The Stagg ECL 4/4 BK Electric Cello is also an excellent option for those who are looking for a cello that they can play on a professional level. Sporting a solid maple construction and volume and bass controls, this cello has metal tuning pegs and a solid maple construction that makes it a durable instrument that you are bound to practice on for the years to come. It includes a bow and comes with an active preamp with under saddle pickup.

Users who reviewed the Stagg ECL 4/4 BK Electric Cello appreciated the smooth sounds this electric cello is capable of delivering and the fact that is very quiet when it’s not plugged into an amp. Tuning the instrument is easy and the gig bag that’s included makes it easy to store and transport the instrument. A lifetime warranty brings you all the peace of mind you might want from such an instrument.

What are its best features?

• Compact size to suit small spaces
• Solid maple construction
• Lifetime warranty

What could be improved?

• Bow is subpar quality

Inexpensive but constructed with high quality and durable materials, such as spruce, basswood, and aluminum, the Waful Acoustic Cello has a unique and pleasant sound. When purchasing a cello it is important to review this aspect as it influences the sound and durability of the instrument.

It is a useful instrument for young or adult cello students as it is designed in a suitable 4/4 size, a perfect size for people of varying height. With spruce on the front top, maple on the back and neck, as well as solid wood on the fingerboard, this means that it has an excellent combination of exotic woods, which offer a clear sound with great volume. This instrument is also suitable for people of different heights because it has a pike at the bottom. This is a part of the cello that can be adjusted in height, adapting the size of the instrument according to the musician’s needs, just like the double bass.

Not all cellos come with their strings, but this instrument comes with all, so you don’t have to buy them separately. Each one with its appropriate size and thickness, so that they meet the classic requirements. Because the strings are of good quality, the musician will be able to play more than three octaves along the fingerboard, although this will only happen if he has the technique and the musical ear developed.

What stands out?

• Beautiful white finish
• Suitable size for students and beginner adults
• Comes with the strings
• Main parts made of natural wood

What cons did we manage to find?

• Poor quality resin