What are the advantages of a 5 or 6 String Electric Cello?
About 60% of my orders are for 5-String instruments. On the Cello it is an F below the C, putting you almost as low as the bottom note of an upright bass (E). What you gain is a very powerful and resonant sound which allows you greater expression for soloing and a wider tonal range for ensemble playing. Many Cellists choose it in order to double on gigs as a bass player. The neck has to be slightly wider and you have to slightly modify your bowing technique to accommodate the extra string.
