Playing the cello is challenging, it requires dedication and commitment. Cutting corners is not advisable when it comes to this instrument. However, in this blog, I’ll provide guidance and highlight three excellent beginner cellos for you to buy.
The cello may appear daunting due to its size and the absence of frets on the fingerboard, making it challenging to play in tune. Nevertheless, it offers a rewarding experience. Its rich sound and wide range make it the closest instrument to the human voice. Some of the finest musical compositions Bach’s cello suites and Elgar’s cello concerto are written for the cello. It is a delight to the ears—warm, comforting, and endlessly captivating.
Stentor Student 2
Stentor make great beginner cellos, teachers love and recommend them. They are our best selling cellos by some distance.
The Stentor Student 2 is meticulously hand-carved from carefully selected tonewoods. It features a solid spruce top, maple back and sides, and a maple neck. It is equipped with durable ebony pegs and a fingerboard. The cello comes with a high-quality student wood bow, complete with an ebony frog and rope core strings. It is fitted with an alloy tailpiece and integral adjusters.
The outfit includes a lightweight gig bag with convenient accessory pockets and carrying straps.
Considering the quality of the tonewoods, including solid maple and spruce, coupled with its superb craftsmanship and the presence of ebony pegs and fingerboard, I find it difficult to identify any drawbacks to this cello. It could very well be the best choice for a beginner cello purchase.
Stentor Student 1
The Stentor Student 1 is meticulously crafted from carefully selected tonewoods. It features a solid spruce top, maple back and sides, and a maple neck. The cello is equipped with pau rosa pegs and an ebonised straight grained fingerboard. It comes with a high-quality student wood bow, featuring an ebony frog and Stentor’s own factory strings.
The outfit includes a lightweight gig bag with convenient accessory pockets and carrying straps. The cello is fitted with an alloy tailpiece and integral adjusters.
There are several reasons to consider purchasing this cello. Firstly, it is made from solid maple and spruce, ensuring excellent quality. Additionally, the pegs are crafted from high-quality hardwood called pau rosa. Lastly, the price point is noteworthy, as it is challenging to find such a well-made cello at such an affordable price. All these factors make it one of the best beginner cellos to buy.
Stentor Conservatoire Cello
The instrument is hand made from attractive figured tonewoods, finished in Shellax tm varnish and is complete with a lightweight hard case and higher grade wood bow. The Conservatoire cello has an ebony fingerboard, ebony pegs and a tailpiece with integral adjusters.
A superb instrument, beautifully finished, it really is an exceptional cello outfit, satisfaction guaranteed!
