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Best Electric Cellos for Amplified Performance 2025

Perfect electric cellos for amplified-performance - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Contemporary For Rock For Pop For Jazz Fusion For Recording Studio For Amplified Performance
BRANDS: NS Design Harley Benton
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB High E Cello - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB High E Cello

by NS Design
Jazz Fusion Contemporary Pop
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility across genres
✓ PROS
  • • Lightweight compared to acoustic
  • • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 267073
$3,014
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NS Design WAV4c Cello Amberburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

NS Design WAV4c Cello Amberburst

by NS Design
Rock Contemporary Pop
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Effects processing capabilities
  • • Lightweight compared to acoustic
✗ CONS
  • • Limited acoustic projection
  • • Not suitable for classical orchestra

NS Design WAV4c-CO-AB Amberburst Cello4-String Electric CelloSelf-powered Polar piezo pickupSwitch: Pizzicato /...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 412083
$1,804
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Low F - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR5-CO-PB Low F Cello - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5c Cello Amberburst Low F - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello BK

by Gewa
Jazz Fusion Pop Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• Lightweight compared to acoustic
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback issues when amplified
  • • Lightweight compared to acoustic
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification system
  • • Limited acoustic projection

Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello BKElectric CelloBasic dimensions were taken over from the classical celloVisible wood...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 567524
$2,849
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR5-CO-AM Low F Cello - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR4-CO-SG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

NS Design CR4-CO-SG

by NS Design
Pop Jazz Fusion Rock
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
  • • Lightweight compared to acoustic
  • • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 405847
$5,148
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB Low F Cello - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK High E - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello

by NS Design
Rock Contemporary Pop
Key Feature:
• Lightweight compared to acoustic
✓ PROS
  • • Modern versatility across genres
  • • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 407694
$5,489
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss High E - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss Low F - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss Low F

by NS Design
Amplified Performance Pop Contemporary
Key Feature:
• Lightweight compared to acoustic
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback issues when amplified
  • • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification system
  • • Not suitable for classical orchestra

NS Design WAV5c-CO-BK Black Gloss Cello5-String Electric CelloSelf-powered Polar piezo pickupPizzicato / Arco...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 412089
$1,969
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR6-CO-AM Amber Cello - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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