Best Electric Cellos for Advanced 2026
Perfect electric cellos for advanced - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss High E
by
NS Design
Amplified Performance
Contemporary
Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• Lightweight compared to acoustic
✓ PROS
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
- • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.8/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 554002
$2,079
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello
by
NS Design
Jazz Fusion
Recording Studio
Pop
Key Feature:
• No feedback issues when amplified
✓ PROS
- • Effects processing capabilities
- • No feedback issues when amplified
✗ CONS
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
- • Requires amplification system
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello4-String Electric CelloFrettedDual mode active outputWith Polar Pickup SystemBody:...
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407881
$3,410
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
NS Design WAV5c Cello Amberburst Low F
by
NS Design
Amplified Performance
Recording Studio
Contemporary
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility across genres
✓ PROS
- • Effects processing capabilities
- • Modern versatility across genres
✗ CONS
- • Different bowing feel
- • Limited acoustic projection
NS Design WAV5c-CO-AB Amberburst Cello5-String Electric CelloSelf-powered Polar piezo pickupPizzicato / Arco...
⭐
4.5/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 412088
$1,969
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
NS Design CR6-CO-PB Poplar Burl Cello
by
NS Design
Amplified Performance
Pop
Contemporary
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Different bowing feel
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
NS Design CR6-CO-PB Cello6-String Electric CelloWith active pickup systemBuilt-in EQ and headphone outputNeck and body...
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 229956
$5,819
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK-F Fretted Cello
by
NS Design
Pop
Recording Studio
Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility across genres
✓ PROS
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • Modern versatility across genres
✗ CONS
- • Limited acoustic projection
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK-F Fretted CelloFretted 4-String Electric CelloDual Mode Active OutputWith polar pickup...
⭐
4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 407880
$3,454
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
NS Design CR5-CO-AM Low F Cello
by
NS Design
Pop
Recording Studio
Amplified Performance
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility across genres
✓ PROS
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Requires amplification system
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
NS Design CR5-CO-AM Cello5-String Electric CelloWith active pick-up systemBuilt-in EQ and headphone outputNeck and body...
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 194931
$5,324
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello
by
NS Design
Contemporary
Jazz Fusion
Amplified Performance
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
✗ CONS
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello4-String Electric CelloDual mode active outputWith Polar Pickup SystemBody: MapleMaple...
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407878
$2,739
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK High E
by
NS Design
Contemporary
Rock
Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • No feedback issues when amplified
✗ CONS
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
- • Requires amplification system
NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK High E5-String Electric CelloWith high E stringDual mode active outputWith Polar pickup...
⭐
4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 267072
$3,014
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
NS Design CR5-CO-PB Low F Cello
by
NS Design
Amplified Performance
Rock
Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• Lightweight compared to acoustic
✓ PROS
- • Modern versatility across genres
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
✗ CONS
- • Limited acoustic projection
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
NS Design CR5-CO-PB Low F Cello5-String Electric CelloWith active pick-up systemBuilt-in EQ and headphone outputNeck...
⭐
4.7/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407695
$5,478
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
NS Design CR6-CO-AM Amber Cello
by
NS Design
Rock
Amplified Performance
Pop
Key Feature:
• Lightweight compared to acoustic
✓ PROS
- • Modern versatility across genres
- • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Limited acoustic projection
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
NS Design CR6-CO-AM Cello6-String Electric CelloWith active pick-up systemBuilt-in EQ and headphone outputNeck and body...
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 194932
$5,709
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
NS Design CR4-CO-AM Amber Cello
by
NS Design
Amplified Performance
Pop
Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility across genres
✓ PROS
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Different bowing feel
- • Limited acoustic projection
NS Design CR4-CO-AM Cello4-String Electric CelloWith active pickup systemBuilt-in EQ and headphone outputNeck and body...
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 194930
$5,049
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
sbip C4171BL Electric Cello 4/4
by
sbip
Amplified Performance
Recording Studio
Pop
Key Feature:
• Lightweight compared to acoustic
✓ PROS
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Modern versatility across genres
✗ CONS
- • Limited acoustic projection
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
sbip C4171BL Electric Cello 4/4Electric CelloSize: 4/4Body made of anodized aluminiumFlaxwood fingerboardPassive...
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 452024
$1,419
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Low F
by
NS Design
Rock
Amplified Performance
Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Lightweight compared to acoustic
✓ PROS
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
- • Modern versatility across genres
✗ CONS
- • Limited acoustic projection
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello5-String Electric CelloFrettedWith low F-stringDual mode active outputWith Polar...
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 407882
$3,729
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB Low F Cello
by
NS Design
Rock
Pop
Amplified Performance
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
- • Lightweight compared to acoustic
- • No feedback issues when amplified
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
- • Limited acoustic projection
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB Low F Cello5-String Electric CelloWith low F-stringDual mode active outputPolar pickup...
⭐
4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 315584
$3,014
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
NS Design CR5 Omni Bass
by
NS Design
Amplified Performance
Jazz Fusion
Rock
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
- • No feedback issues when amplified
- • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 194984
$5,665
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
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 electric 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.
