Best Electric Cellos 2026
Top-rated electric cellos 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
Harley Benton HBCE 990LH/AM Electric Cello
- • Modern versatility across genres
- • Effects processing capabilities
- • Limited acoustic projection
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
Harley Benton HBCE 990LH/AM Electric CelloElectric CelloLefthand / left-handed modelNeck: MapleFingerboard and tuning...
Harley Benton HBCE 990AM Electric Cello
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
- • Limited acoustic projection
Harley Benton HBCE 990AM Electric CelloElectric CelloIncludes an active shadow pickup systemNeck: MapleFingerboard and...
NS Design CR4-CO-SG
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • Different bowing feel
- • Requires amplification system
NS Design CR4-CO-SG Slate Grey Cello4-String Electric CelloWith active Polar Pickup SystemBuilt-in EQ and headphone...
Yamaha SVC 50 Silent Cello
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
- • Modern versatility across genres
- • Limited acoustic projection
- • Different bowing feel
Yamaha SVC 50 Silent CelloSilent CelloWell suited to almost silent practice or for playing on stageCompact...
NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Limited acoustic projection
- • Different bowing feel
NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello4-String Electric CelloWith active Polar Pickup SystemBuilt-in EQ and headphone...
Yamaha SVC 210 Silent Cello
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • Effects processing capabilities
- • Different bowing feel
- • Requires amplification system
Yamaha SVC 210 Silent CelloSilent Cello with PickupNewly developed resonating chamber for an authentic and natural...
NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss High E
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
NS Design WAV5c-CO-BK-E Black Cello5-String Electric CelloCoform fingerboardTuning: low C-G-D-A-EPickup: self-powered...
NS Design CR5 Omni Bass
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Effects processing capabilities
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
NS Design CR5 Omni BassElectronic cello / bassHas a 34” scaleCan be played in both fourths (bass) or in fifths...
NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello
- • Modern versatility across genres
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • Different bowing feel
- • Limited acoustic projection
NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello5-String Electric CelloWith active pick-up systemBuilt-in EQ and headphone outputNeck...
NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Blue
- • Modern versatility across genres
- • Effects processing capabilities
- • Limited acoustic projection
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Blue4-String Electric CelloSelf-powered polar piezo pickupPizzicato / Arco...
Harley Benton HBCE 990WH Electric Cello
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
- • Different bowing feel
Harley Benton HBCE 990WH Electric CelloElectric CelloIncludes an active shadow pickup systemNeck: MapleFingerboard and...
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Low F
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
- • Modern versatility across genres
- • Limited acoustic projection
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello5-String Electric CelloFrettedWith low F-stringDual mode active outputWith Polar...
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB High E Cello
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • Requires amplification system
- • Different bowing feel
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB High E CelloCello5-String electric cello with high E stringTuning: C-G-D-A-high EDual mode active...
NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK High E
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
- • Requires amplification system
NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK High E5-String Electric CelloWith high E stringDual mode active outputWith Polar pickup...
Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello GB
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
- • Limited acoustic projection
Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello GBElectric CelloBasic dimensions were taken over from the classical celloVisible wood...
How to Choose the Best Electric 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
