the NS Design sounds muffled in all examples, and the Cecillio sounds a bit tinny. Question, though... did you use the stock strings that come with these cellos or switch them with a good set?
I hear you! I am a shortie! I am 1.6 m and it is too short if I wear heals. Yamaha should really sell it with a proper extension. I have seen some DIY jobs - but they wobble and is not stable.
The electric got much more bass with your amp settings but I think the main advantage of the electric cello is that you can dial in your tone with different amps, eq and effect pedals. The possibilities are infinite
@@augmentduo3662 Thank you so much! And do you have a recommendation for headphones if you want to be able to play quietly at home, especially with a track? Obviously the sound quality is everything and I know this can make a tremendous difference. I've heard others playing the same SC-210 you are playing here and it doesn't sound half as good as yours because your amp is so good. I'd like headphones that allow the same quality sound. I think the main effect you are using is available through the instrument itself, without an effect from the amp, right?
Magnificent performance!! You should do more cello solo covers. Also, as a manicurist, I love the nail color you're wearing. Your nails look pretty. Red and silver go well with the theme of songs you cover. I'm getting carried away 😅. Anyway, would love to see more cello covers as well. Cheers!
Hi Dorette- Thank you so much for being fair and balanced in this review. I'm a beginner who knows next to nothing about what to buy and this was helpful in making both short term and long term buying plans. I've researched a lot on this, and your video was by far the most fair and comprehensive. Thanks again for being you.- HR
I have an NS bass, which I like and which I play con arco and pizz. However, in your demo, the NS-cello was for me very disappointing. I liked the 2nd Yamaha and the silvery one best in your presentation.
Thank you for the informative video! I’ve purchased an electric acoustic cello, and I’m trying to navigate it lol, most ppl have one or the other! If you have time to answer (you must be busy!) what sort of set up would you recommend for beginners on electric? I think I need a preamp, headphones and a small amp, but I’m so lost haha, I can’t even pick the headphones! x
@@Paul8301 Thank you for replying! Currently having health issues (with my hands) that stop me from playing, but I’ll definitely look into this for the future! I didn’t think of that ha, about how headphones would get in the way! 😅 Thanks 😊
Turns out the yamaha comes with too much reverb already. And that the red cello which sounded the worse before mixing, sounded the closest to an actual cello, with some high harmonics instead of nasal. I bet all of them can be made to sound nice if you dedicate time to mixing and finding your own presets. Now considering the red is possibly the cheapest... That's what I'd take. And sandpaper to make it not-red!
HI, Don't know if you look at the older video comments but which model of NS Design were you using? They have all gone up in price since this video. I'm a horn player who's never played a cello and looking to have some fun. Did play viola in high school so I'm not entirely unfamiliar with string instuments. Which model do you think would be good for me? I found a used 110 for $2000 but i'm not sure how they ship from Virginia. Any help is welcome. You're a beautiful player.!!! Bob
Hi Bob! Thank you for the message. This is the Nxt NS design. If you can get the 110 second hand that would be a definite yes! Goodluck with learning! x
Hi Dorette, thank you for this very clear, thorough, and honest review. I’m a composer and professional pianist, but I have for a long time wanted to learn the cello, and because I live in an apartment, the ability to practice as a total beginner without disturbing the unappreciative neighbours 😂 is an important factor. My eyes were really opened to the electric cello by a superb duo who guest on river boats in the Mosel area of Germany. ❤
It seems you may have stopped making videos, but I thought I might try asking my question here in case you haven't as you seem quite knowledgeable and I'm having trouble finding an answer to this question: For an adult beginner with significant background in another instrument (piano), how long do you think it takes to be able to make a basically good sound on the cello and how dependent is this on the instrument itself? When I think about why I want to learn, it's centrally about the captivatingly rich sound. But how long does it take to be able to make that sound? Or even a modestly good version of it? When I think about the decades I spent practicing piano and the high quality piano I have in my home today, it's completely different. You press the key and out comes the sound, and the quality is largely simply dependent on the instrument. If I am going to invest hundreds of hours learning a new instrument, I want to have realistic expectations on what it takes to produce that sound, the ability to play a simple melody but beautifully. And how much the instrument itself will impact this. If you need an expensive instrument (like this $3K electric cello you are playing on) to get that kind of sound, I would be wasting my time unless I was willing to invest in something like that I would think. And if it takes a year or two playing just to get a basically pretty sound, I want to know upfront. If you have time to answer, I would so deeply appreciate it.
Hi Tyler! Thank you for the message! Haha yes... I am a full time performing cellist and it takes so much of my time that I don't get to make YT videos. Sorry :) Instagram gets more of my attention! I should definitely attempt some more YT tutorials. Your questions is a very valid, but not simple to answer. A good sound depends mostly on a good bow arm technique. How well the bow is in contact with the string. And secondly on the quality of the instrument. Slow bow control - is an essential part of the learning process - is often neglected - and this is what give a good sound. Which can be attained from first few months even with simple pieces. I would actually suggest getting an acoustic cello for learning to produce a warm sound. It is only to be recreated on an electric instrument if you have the technique and sound in your ear. Your background will surely assist with learning notes and rhythms etc. which will help you focus on your bow. If you focus on a good bow technique with your teacher then you can create a good sound from the beginning. Do not compromise the sound to get the notes or rhythm to work... But patience will be your middle name! As the pieces get harder you will need better bow technique to have good sound on faster or tricker passages vs. long slow bows. A year or two would be a good gauge to keep developing bow contact technique to keep up with the repertoire as you develop. I hope this makes sense? x
@@Dorette_Roos I feel so grateful that you would even reply to me! Much more that you would reply so thoroughly and with such detail. Thank you very much! So I'm hearing you say that the technique end of the sound quality can be attained in maybe a few months of practice? Or are you saying that it takes 1-2 years to get a basically good sound? If it only takes a few months to get a basically good sound with the right attention, practice, and instruction, then that's super exciting! If it's 1-2 years, that's more what I would have guessed and is a bit discouraging. Also, you said that the instrument itself matters, but how much. Like is it the kind of thing where someone shouldn't expect to hear that beautiful cello sound unless they spend a few thousand dollars on their instrument? I just want to be realistic with my expectations if I'm going to invest in this way. Thank you again so much for answering! And if you don't have any more time, I totally understand.
@@tylersterling1786 I'm not Dorette, but...is there a violin shop near you where you could rent a cello for a few months? You could try out instruments at different price points, then evaluate your progress after a few months and see if you are happy with how quickly you are progressing. If you are, then many shops (at least where I live, not sure about elsewhere) will apply at least part of your rental fee towards the purchase of an instrument.
only seeing this now, thank you for the comparisons! i have a question: in the section with acoustic amps and no effects, the yamaha cellos have reverb in their sound. Is this something you can adjust via knobs/button? or is this the default sound (due to the resonating chamber) and there is no truly flat sound option available?
Electric cello sounds reverbed with cut high frequencies which is Not recomended to listen to,for long periods of time.The ears have to listen to the whole freq phasma.Listening to electric cello for long periods makes sence to have headache after that.But classic cello is natural,and natural sound always plays all the freqs which is good for the head.Imagine how you feel when you travel by buss for many hours.You will get headache because the buss cuts the high freqs from outside,which scientifically translates to different atmospheric pressure.Classic cello 4 ever!!!
So teaching myself cello, mistake probably considering I barely read music. I am thinking about this cello for a few reasons one getting the frame strap I have a rather large brace on my leg, so holding cello with my knees is an issue, even letting it rest on the left side I can't tell if it is there or not. I also have issues sitting for long term, about 30 minutes I need to move a lot or get up. So looking at the review you posted I wanted more. What amp are you using for practice?
Hi William! Yes this one will definitely be the best option for that. NS also has fretted cellos - which might be a great option for you? This is the amp I usually use: www.thomann.de/gb/dv_mark_ac_101h.htm Check out this one where I play on the instruments. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UQpHjPbwwU8.html&lc=Ugw5TbieAi-OHlknDsF4AaABAg Goodluck and enjoy the journey!
@@Dorette_Roos thank you for the reply I would go fretted but every bass player I know all 5 of them say they wish they could play without them so learning without and then maybe I'll go to frets one day as my ears fail
Yamaha has actually designed their Electric Bowed stringed instruments to feel and play like their Acoustic counterparts to facilitate transitioning between the 2 and allowing you to use the same technique you already know.
Someone or something is quietly snoring or breathing in the background. I heard it one of your other videos as well. Sounds like a dreaming dog. Great overview. I bought the Yamaha svc 210 for my son.
