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NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Blue - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Blue

Electric Cellos

$1,804
4-String Electric Cello, Self-powered polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted High E - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted High E

Electric Cellos

$3,729
5-String Electric Cello, Fretted, With high-E string, Dual mode active output,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello BK - Electric Cellos

Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello BK

Electric Cellos

$2,849
Electric Cello, Basic dimensions were taken over from the classical cello, Visible...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss High E - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss High E

Electric Cellos

$2,079
NS Design WAV5c-CO-BK-E Black Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Coform fingerboard, Tuning: low C-G-D-A-E, Pickup:...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-CO-AM High E Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-AM High E Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,324
Electric Cello, Electric 5-string cello with active pickup system, Built-in EQ and...
4.9 Expert Rating
sbip C4171BL Electric Cello 4/4 - Electric Cellos

sbip C4171BL Electric Cello 4/4

Electric Cellos

$1,419
Electric Cello, Size: 4/4, Body made of anodized aluminium, Flaxwood fingerboard,...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c Cello Trans. Red High E - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV5c Cello Trans. Red High E

Electric Cellos

$1,964
NS Design WAV5c-CO-TR High E Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Self-powered polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco switch,...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss Low F - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss Low F

Electric Cellos

$1,969
NS Design WAV5c-CO-BK Black Gloss Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c Cello Amberburst Low F - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV5c Cello Amberburst Low F

Electric Cellos

$1,969
NS Design WAV5c-CO-AB Amberburst Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4c Cello Amberburst - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV4c Cello Amberburst

Electric Cellos

$1,804
NS Design WAV4c-CO-AB Amberburst Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar piezo pickup, Switch: Pizzicato /...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Low F - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Low F

Electric Cellos

$3,729
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Fretted, With low F-string, Dual mode active output,...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,410
4-String Electric Cello, Fretted, Dual mode active output, With Polar Pickup...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK-F Fretted Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK-F Fretted Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,454
Fretted 4-String Electric Cello, Dual Mode Active Output, With polar pickup...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello

Electric Cellos

$2,739
4-String Electric Cello, Dual mode active output, With Polar Pickup System, Body: Maple,...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-CO-PB Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-PB Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,478
5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output,...
4.7 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,489
5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output,...
5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-CO-SG Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-SG Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,489
5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output,...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,258
4-String Electric Cello, With active Polar Pickup System, Built-in EQ and...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-CO-SG - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR4-CO-SG

Electric Cellos

$5,148
Slate Grey Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, With active Polar Pickup System, Built-in EQ and...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB Cello

Electric Cellos

$2,639
4-String Electric Cello, With Polar Pickup System, Body: Maple, Maple neck, Richlite...
5 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,014
5-String Electric Cello, With low F-string, Dual mode active output, Polar pickup...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,014
5-String Electric Cello, With low F-string, Dual mode active output, Polar pickup...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB High E Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB High E Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,014
Cello, 5-String electric cello with high E string, Tuning: C-G-D-A-high E, Dual...
4.4 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK High E - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK High E

Electric Cellos

$3,014
5-String Electric Cello, With high E string, Dual mode active output, With Polar pickup...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR6-CO-PB Poplar Burl Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR6-CO-PB Poplar Burl Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,819
NS Design CR6-CO-PB Cello, 6-String Electric Cello, With active pickup system, Built-in EQ and headphone output, Neck...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5 Omni Bass - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5 Omni Bass

Electric Cellos

$5,665
Electronic cello / bass, Has a 34” scale, Can be played in both fourths (bass) or in fifths...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design CR6-CO-AM Amber Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR6-CO-AM Amber Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,709
NS Design CR6-CO-AM Cello, 6-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output, Neck...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-CO-AM Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-AM Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,324
NS Design CR5-CO-AM Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output, Neck...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-CO-AM Amber Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR4-CO-AM Amber Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,049
NS Design CR4-CO-AM Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, With active pickup system, Built-in EQ and headphone output, Neck...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello GB - Electric Cellos

Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello GB

Electric Cellos

$2,849
Electric Cello, Basic dimensions were taken over from the classical cello, Visible...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello RB - Electric Cellos

Gewa Novita 3.0 Electric Cello RB

Electric Cellos

$2,849
Electric Cello, Basic dimensions were taken over from the classical cello, Visible...
4.6 Expert Rating
Harley Benton HBCE 990LH/AM Electric Cello - Electric Cellos

Harley Benton HBCE 990LH/AM Electric Cello

Electric Cellos

$494
Electric Cello, Lefthand / left-handed model, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Harley Benton HBCE 990LH/BK Electric Cello - Electric Cellos

Harley Benton HBCE 990LH/BK Electric Cello

Electric Cellos

$494
Electric Cello, Lefthand / left-handed model, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Harley Benton HBCE 990WH Electric Cello - Electric Cellos

Harley Benton HBCE 990WH Electric Cello

Electric Cellos

$494
Electric Cello, Includes an active shadow pickup system, Neck: Maple,...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Red - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Red

Electric Cellos

$1,804
NS Design WAV4c-CO-TR Trans Red Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar Piezo Pickup, Switch: Pizzicato /...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4c Cello Black Gloss - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV4c Cello Black Gloss

Electric Cellos

$1,804
NS Design WAV4c-CO-BK Black Gloss Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar Piezo Pickup, Switch: Pizzicato /...
4.5 Expert Rating
Yamaha SVC 210 Silent Cello - Electric Cellos

Yamaha SVC 210 Silent Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,795
Silent Cello with Pickup, Newly developed resonating chamber for an authentic and natural...
4.8 Expert Rating
Yamaha SVC 50 Silent Cello - Electric Cellos

Yamaha SVC 50 Silent Cello

Electric Cellos

$2,629
Silent Cello, Well suited to almost silent practice or for playing on stage, Compact...
4.7 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c Cello Trans. Red Low F - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV5c Cello Trans. Red Low F

Electric Cellos

$1,969
NS Design WAV5c-CO-TR Trans Red Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato/Arco switch,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Harley Benton HBCE 990AM Electric Cello - Electric Cellos

Harley Benton HBCE 990AM Electric Cello

Electric Cellos

$494
Electric Cello, Includes an active shadow pickup system, Neck: Maple,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Harley Benton HBCE 990RD Electric Cello - Electric Cellos

Harley Benton HBCE 990RD Electric Cello

Electric Cellos

$494
Electric Cello, Includes an active shadow pickup system, Neck: Maple,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Harley Benton HBCE 990BK Electric Cello - Electric Cellos

Harley Benton HBCE 990BK Electric Cello

Electric Cellos

$494
Electric Cello, With an active shadow pickup system, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard...
4.8 Expert Rating

About Electric Cellos

Electric cellos bridge the gap between traditional orchestral instruments and amplified performance. They allow cellists to be heard in larger ensembles, explore new genres like rock and pop, and utilize effects processing. The category caters to both professional musicians and those seeking a unique and versatile instrument.

Best For
Studio recording live performance contemporary classical film scoring crossover genres
What to Look For
Pickup system quality body wood resonance string action and intonation output jack type neck profile and playability overall build quality

Electric Cellos — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Offers amplified projection for diverse performance environments.
  • Enables experimentation with effects and tonal shaping.
  • Provides a unique sonic identity distinct from acoustic cellos.
  • Facilitates recording with greater clarity and control.

CONS

  • Can lack the nuanced acoustic tone of a traditional cello.
  • May require additional amplification equipment for optimal results.
  • Higher potential for feedback in live settings if not properly managed.
  • Often a significant investment compared to acoustic counterparts.

Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Cellos

While technically possible, the altered tone and responsiveness often make them less desirable for traditional orchestral roles.

Typically, a standard ¼-inch instrument cable (TS) is required to connect the output jack to an amplifier or mixing console.

Electric cellos have a piezo pickup system, so they are designed to be amplified. While they produce a small amount of sound acoustically, it's not significant.

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