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Best 3/4 Cellos Under $2,000 2025

Affordable 3/4 cellos under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Student For Youth Orchestra For School Programs For Developing Cellists For Small Adults
BRANDS: Gewa
Gewa Ideale VC2 Cello Set 3/4 CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Gewa Ideale VC2 Cello Set 3/4 CB

by Gewa
Youth Orchestra School Programs Developing Cellists
Key Feature:
• Used longer than smaller sizes
✓ PROS
  • • More projection than smaller sizes
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
✗ CONS
  • • Limited compared to full-size instruments
  • • Still will be outgrown

Gewa Ideale VC2 Cello Set 3/4 CB3/4 Cello SetSolid celloMade from European tonewoodsSelected solid European spruce...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548264
$1,584
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4

by Gewa
School Programs Youth Orchestra Small Adults
Key Feature:
• Good transitional size to full cello
✓ PROS
  • • Good for small-statured adults
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
✗ CONS
  • • Still will be outgrown
  • • Selection more limited than full size

Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4CelloSize: 3/4Solid cello made of European tonewoodsSolid European spruce topSolid European...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561604
$1,098
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Maestro 1 Cello Set 3/4 MB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Gewa Maestro 1 Cello Set 3/4 MB

by Gewa
School Programs Student Small Adults
Key Feature:
• Suitable for intermediate students
✓ PROS
  • • Good for small-statured adults
  • • More projection than smaller sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Selection more limited than full size
  • • Limited compared to full-size instruments

Gewa Maestro 1 Cello Set 3/4 MB3/4 Cello SetEuropean tonewoodHand-selectedBack and sides made of solidbeautifully...

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548365
$1,749
Buy at Thomann View Details
Stentor SR1586 Cello Conservatoire 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Stentor SR1586 Cello Conservatoire 3/4

by Stentor
Youth Orchestra School Programs Developing Cellists
Key Feature:
• Used longer than smaller sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
  • • Good transitional size to full cello
✗ CONS
  • • May compromise tone for convenience
  • • Selection more limited than full size

Stentor SR1586 Cello Conservatoire 3/4CelloSize: 3/4Model: ConservatoireBuilt completely out of solid woodSolid spruce...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 613257
$1,749
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Ideale VC2 Cello 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Gewa Ideale VC2 Cello 3/4

by Gewa
Student School Programs Youth Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Good for small-statured adults
✓ PROS
  • • Good transitional size to full cello
  • • Used longer than smaller sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Still will be outgrown
  • • Limited compared to full-size instruments

Gewa Ideale VC2 Cello 3/43/4 CelloSolid celloMade of European tonewoodsSelected solid European spruce topBack and sides...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548257
$1,342
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4 CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4 CB

by Gewa
Developing Cellists Small Adults Student
Key Feature:
• More projection than smaller sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Good for small-statured adults
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
✗ CONS
  • • Investment may not hold value
  • • May compromise tone for convenience

Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4 CBCelloSize: 3/4Solid cello made of European tonewoodsSolid European spruce topSolid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 561611
$1,154
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4 MB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4 MB

by Gewa
Small Adults Developing Cellists Youth Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Suitable for intermediate students
✓ PROS
  • • Good transitional size to full cello
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
✗ CONS
  • • Limited compared to full-size instruments
  • • Investment may not hold value

Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4 MBCelloSize: 3/4Solid cello made of European tonewoodsSolid European spruce topSolid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561607
$1,208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha VC 5S34 Cello 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Yamaha VC 5S34 Cello 3/4

by Yamaha
Student Developing Cellists Youth Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Suitable for intermediate students
✓ PROS
  • • Good transitional size to full cello
  • • Used longer than smaller sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Still will be outgrown
  • • Investment may not hold value

Yamaha VC 5S34 Cello 3/43/4 CelloHandmade cello made of hand selected woodsSolid spruce topSolid maple backEbony...

⭐ 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 278801
$1,428
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Maestro 1 Cello 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Gewa Maestro 1 Cello 3/4

by Gewa
Youth Orchestra School Programs Developing Cellists
Key Feature:
• Used longer than smaller sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Used longer than smaller sizes
  • • Good for small-statured adults
✗ CONS
  • • Limited compared to full-size instruments
  • • Selection more limited than full size

Gewa Maestro 1 Cello 3/43/4 CelloEuropean tonewoodHand-selectedBack and sides made of solidwell flamed European...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548362
$1,594
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Maestro 2 Cello 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Gewa Maestro 2 Cello 3/4

by Gewa
Student Developing Cellists Small Adults
Key Feature:
• More projection than smaller sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Good transitional size to full cello
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
✗ CONS
  • • Selection more limited than full size
  • • May compromise tone for convenience

Gewa Maestro 2 Cello 3/4CelloSize: 3/4Hand-selectedEuropean tonewoodBack and sides made of solid well flamed European...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 548477
$1,804
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4 SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4 SB

by Gewa
Student School Programs Small Adults
Key Feature:
• Good transitional size to full cello
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
  • • Used longer than smaller sizes
✗ CONS
  • • May compromise tone for convenience
  • • Limited compared to full-size instruments

Gewa Allegro VC1 A Cello 3/4 SBCelloSize: 3/4Solid cello made of European tonewoodsSolid European spruce topSolid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561606
$1,098
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Maestro 1 Cello Set 3/4 CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Gewa Maestro 1 Cello Set 3/4 CB

by Gewa
Student Small Adults Developing Cellists
Key Feature:
• Good transitional size to full cello
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
  • • Good for small-statured adults
✗ CONS
  • • May compromise tone for convenience
  • • Selection more limited than full size

Gewa Maestro 1 Cello Set 3/4 CB3/4 Cello SetEuropean tonewoodHand-selectedBack and sides made of solidbeautifully...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548368
$1,704
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Maestro 2 Cello Set 3/4 MB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Gewa Maestro 2 Cello Set 3/4 MB

by Gewa
Developing Cellists Youth Orchestra Small Adults
Key Feature:
• Good for small-statured adults
✓ PROS
  • • Used longer than smaller sizes
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
✗ CONS
  • • Still will be outgrown
  • • Selection more limited than full size

Gewa Maestro 2 Cello Set 3/4 MBCello SetSize: 3/4Hand-selectedEuropean tonewoodBack and sides made of solid well flamed...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548478
$1,716
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Maestro 2 Cello Set 3/4 CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Gewa Maestro 2 Cello Set 3/4 CB

by Gewa
Small Adults Student School Programs
Key Feature:
• Suitable for intermediate students
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
  • • More projection than smaller sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Selection more limited than full size
  • • May compromise tone for convenience

Gewa Maestro 2 Cello Set 3/4 CBCello SetSize: 3/4Hand-selectedEuropean tonewoodBack and sides made of solid well flamed...

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548481
$1,859
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Allegro VC1 Cello Set 3/4 CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Gewa Allegro VC1 Cello Set 3/4 CB

by Gewa
School Programs Student Small Adults
Key Feature:
• More projection than smaller sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for intermediate students
  • • Used longer than smaller sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Still will be outgrown
  • • Limited compared to full-size instruments

Gewa Allegro VC1 Cello Set 3/4 CBCello SetSize: 3/4Solid cello made of European tonewoodsSolid European spruce topSolid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 547608
$1,066
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 3/4 Cellos

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 3/4 cellos typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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