What kind of cello is it best to buy for an adult beginner (me!)?
Hi, I am a pianist and piano teacher yet a beginner on a cello. I bought my cello on ebay for $750 Australian dollars. It was second hand and so had been played in for a few years. I was also able to talk directly with the owner to find out more about it and how it played. It is not a proffessional cello of course but it is a good student one. I like that it is not brand spanking new too. I also bought a new viola from ebay and it is pretty crappy but I am happy to have a viola. There is a definite difference in molded instruments and carved instruments. My husband actually makes violins so he hates my viola but thinks the cello is ok. Being that you are already a musician, you would likely pick up the cello quickly. The most difficult thing about it that I have found is the finger strength and stretch. A really cheap cello will likely frustrate you to no end because you may be accustomed to a certain quality of tone. I would advice a middle of the range one and/or better. The thing ab
