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@Egloss89 6 лет назад

I want to say how wonderful this video was. Straightforward, not brand snobby or biased and your words at the end were very inspiring and so true. I am a violinist of over 20 years and have said many times to people who stalled on starting music because an instrument was not top quality that they could afford. “Learn the music, then sweeten the sound later with a better instrument when you can” “if you can make a cheap instrument sound beautiful you have earned an expensive one. Listen to Jonathan Humphries.

@madonnabuiter733 6 лет назад

As someone starting out as an adult that sounds like really good advice..... if you can afford a reasonable instrument starting out is that ok though?

@codisweiler9383 3 года назад

I needed to read this. I played violin as a kid and brass instruments in high school. At almost 40, I've been battling on whether to get one of these or save up for a nicer one. But you're absolutely right. Thank you. 🤍

@aly5066 3 года назад

really glad i saw this comment. ive been hesitant to buy a cello that's less than $1k because that's what people say you need; i really cant afford that right now, but i desperately want to learn. ill upgrade eventually. thanks for the inspo :)

@basskilla3050 2 года назад

PREACH, BROTHER!!!!!!!!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

@sailorxyz 4 года назад

I've always found a calling to music, and the cello is one of the instruments that has called out to me the loudest. I've always wanted to learn, and very recently began researching possible beginner instruments I could afford. However, after several websites told me no good cello can be purchased for under 1k and that I'd be purchasing nothing but garbage, I felt my heart break. This video lifted my spirits a little bit and gave me some hope that, maybe, this instrument could be within reach. I don't mind the idea of a little work, a new bow, or new strings, because I've heard how those can make a difference. Thank you for posting such a warm, open review.

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

Your story is exactly why I share videos like this. And I lost count on the literal 100s of people whom have shared stories like yours - tales of losing inhibitions and tuning-out the snobs - and today play cello. Most of us start from nothing, unlike so many other privileged players who expect nothing less than a 50K hand-made Cremonese cello or 6 figure antique. Pox on them! Go, sailorxyz, and get that cello! If you keep along your journey - undeterred - your ear will evolve, and you will eventually upgrade. Yet, one this is certain, you will not regret it.

@lumio1636 3 года назад

@@CelloCoach A skilled player can make sound a 200 cello or violin like a 50000 or event a million dollars instrument, it's all about motivation, the time put in it and a functional instrument 😊

@eylam9690 3 года назад

Bless you, my feelings exactly!! Good luck with your musical journey =)

@amberstreetfilms Год назад

Did you get one and learn it yet?

@williampachev4944 Год назад

I just had a prissy lady at the cello store tell me I would have to pay at least 800 for a decent cello

@natm.479 5 лет назад

I’m a high school student and I played the cello for 5 years. Right when I got into high school though, I had a terrible teacher who was very rude and I could not afford outside lessons. I also have a lot of joint problems in my hands/fingers and elbows- so I couldn’t keep up with the strict rules of practice and playing everyday for hours on end due to pain. The cello has always been the one thing that took away stress while I was playing and offered me an escape from the world. I want to buy one of my own so bad but, I’m a teen and I can’t afford to spend thousands of dollars on one, and neither can my parents. I’ve been so worried that if I buy a cheap cello online then it will be unplayable, but I’m very willing to spend a bit extra on new strings and a bow. I know this won’t be an amazing cello, but I just want something I can use for myself. This video was so helpful, thank you so much. :)

@christopherbartley6885 4 года назад

I feel you I have the same exact issue. Just keep pushing forward and maybe you can get through it. for me, I just made a friend out of my teacher and thank god I did.

@Cineastre 4 года назад

Did you buy it?

@andrediego6131 Год назад

so what happened?

@marnierose7816 Год назад

I just started cello at 45, don't give up!!!!

@LightYagami675S Год назад

Dang if only u knew that you could rent one for $50 a month

@markcobb6561 6 лет назад

great video. wouldn't it be nice if we could put an instrument into the hands of every child? see a drop in crime, lower drop out rate, less violent world, more productive society.

@dasteelerfan1 5 лет назад

If you have children let them try every instrument I did with mine great comment

@dirmenss3574 5 лет назад

this comment went slowly out of topic

@gabereal 5 лет назад

@POWERHOUSE I would personally just let my children play sports and play instruments. My family isn't very religious so honestly I wouldn't push this onto them.

@wormhole331 4 года назад

The idiots would start stealing cellos.

@gamereaction4320 3 года назад

@POWERHOUSE what if I don’t believe in Jesus?

@georgewoelfel4691 5 лет назад

I don’t play cello but I have to say...you’re an inspiration! I’ve enjoyed your presentations immensely and look forward to more.Thanks for being here!

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Happy to inspire you, George!

@jayajayacat 5 лет назад

That tiny bow-

@ThatRadPig 7 месяцев назад

💀

@USSPinguin 5 лет назад

At 56, I to am looking to pick something up. I also have never learned to read music, though I can play a penny whistle, guitar, and piano by ear. I also really loved your closing statement. Thank you for being a decent, and inspirational human being. :-)

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Thank you, Mitch, for your kind words.

@Bluesidian 6 лет назад

Thank you for making that point! Some of us are "retired on limited income". aka "Pensioners" and can't afford a 1000 dollar instrument. We love the sound of a cello and want to learn how to play, so this gives us a little start. Thanks again you are doing a wonderful job.

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

You are welcome, Bluesidian :-)

@Fidi987 3 года назад

I love the approach to give advice to people who cannot effort expensive instruments, even if expensive for some starts at 1000$/€ or less. Often, they are discouraged and told that below 1500$/€ they could never get a playable instrument. It is sad that then, some never dare to take lessons because they believe they will not be able to buy an instrument for years.

@ultramanxk7 5 лет назад

Regardless of how garden my cello could be, I love it, and care for it like a jewel piece.

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

yay!

@leemurray9330 4 года назад

I got mine, tatty as it is, from Craigslist for a buck fifty. The worst cello in the world. But... it's a cello. And I love it dearly for what it is.

@dahlrussell 4 года назад

Cello is my secondary instrument, and I had been away from it for many years. I got one of these (not black, just regular) Cecilio cellos and it has been fine. I did upgrade the tailpiece, got a new bow, got peg stop, new bridge, and better strings. I do actually play this cello in performance... as a one-off for pieces within a harp program. So for me, it has been great. One difference... the fingerboard on mine is actually ebony... I got mine about 10 years ago now, so maybe they've changed, or maybe it is different for the cellos done in "colors." I am greatly enjoying your channel and your attitude, and I think you are spot on in saying that for many begginners, or amateurs, this instrument is just fine. Thank you for your insight, your expertise, and your great attitude.

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

And thank you, Kara, for your story! Yes, there has been a change in how much both ebony and pernambuco is diffused worldwide for trade. Over forestation caused both to dwindle in numbers, hence your cello is a rare example of a Cecilio with ebony parts. Glad you like it!

@rihanazenati9384 Год назад

I love this instrument it has a warm tone ❤️ and I love you Jonathan you pop up with positivity right when everything goes darker

@CelloCoach Год назад

I hear you and love you too

@lopaka79 5 лет назад

Thank you so much in aiding me on my mid-life crisis cello journey. Wanted to buy a Yamaha SVC-210 to learn on (one and done) but quickly learned that it would be a mistake. The CCO-500 seemed to be a a good start at $530 and came with ebony fingerboard and pegs. Thanks to your many videos I've also purchased a On-stage music stand, D Z carbon fiber bow, jarger medium strings, cello rosin, adjustable piano chair, wittner tail piece, misc luthier tools (I live on Maui and have no Luthier available). These amazon cellos are a excellent option for beginners to get knee deep before taking a dive into the abyss. Can't thank you enough brother!!! Learning Cello here on Maui would be damn near impossible without you.

@alivio6367 6 лет назад

you should show how to play "One Summer's Day (Opening Theme)" from Spirited Away. It's a beautiful part but i can't find it anywhere!! pleaseeee

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

I will put it in the queue, Olivia. I too like Joe Hisaishi very much!

@Subparanon 5 лет назад

I have some really good instruments, American Fender Deluxe Strat, Buffet E11 Clarinet, Korg Kronos synth, Gretsch drums. But I also have some laughably cheap ones. Etude flute, Etude trumpet, Mendini soprano saxophone. And some decent middle of the line cheap like me Jean Paul Alto Sax and Bb Clarinet. I also have squire bullet strat, $100 Epiphone guitars, and a Gibson Les Paul. So I'm all over the place quality wise. I can tell you 100% that cheap instruments are perfectly playable, and can be used to make beautiful music, and not hold a student back. What you're hearing on a great recording is the artist, not the gear. However, many of the cheaper instruments needed to be adjusted to play their fullest. The cheapy guitars needed intonation adjustments, pickup height adjustments, string action smoothed out, buzzing frets re-surfaced in some instances. The cheaper wood winds might have a weak spring that needed bending or replacing, The pad heights on my soprano sax were so bad it was 40cents flat on some notes until I adjusted the heights to play in tune. I didn't start out knowing how to do luthier work, and woodwind adjustments. But it didn't take a semester in school to learn it either. So there is a bit more "mr fix it" involved with the cheaper instruments although most played fine out of the box. Guitar adjustments in particular are simple to change and made to do so with a minimum o fuss. They even give you the tools in a bag around the guitars neck. Then there was my Cecilio violin. I've peg dropped it to stay in tune. Put prelude strings on to sound like a violin instead of a cat dying in a sandblaster machine. I re-sanded the bridge to follow the shape of the fingerboard and be in tune with itself. And both bows it came with were twisted, so I had to learn how to adjust them with an alcohol burner. It was scary but is actually straight forward an I haven't burned or damaged anything. I already had the burner to re-do pads on my woodwinds. If you aren't prepared to "diy", then a more expensive instrument will likely keep in good condition for longer periods, where a cheaper instrument might need more trips to the shop for adjustment, which can add up in cost over time. But again, if you're not afraid to do simple work yourself, the cheaper instruments can be a fine purchase, and you might even enjoy learning how to work on them. I know I did.

@chriscampbell1455 5 лет назад

Well I’ll be dammed.. I have steered away from buying a cello for around 10 years because I thought they would be outrageously expensive. No I want to learn how to play..at 25 haha

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Then take the plunge!

@artistcarter2214 6 лет назад

Thank you for this review. I started cello last August in my 60s, for the first time. I ended up purchasing a cello actually two cellos both over 1K USD due to lack of knowledge. The second one is a 7/8 which is better suited for my joints (arthritis). As I was viewing your video I could see where the black cello could have worked for me with changes noted. At yesterday’s lesson teacher said one of her student’s mother who is a children’s orthopedic suggested I not play cello as it would make arthritis worse. Not getting rid of me so fast 😊. I’ve progressed quite nicely with no damage...I see the Rheumatologist every 3 months.

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

You can play cello without pain, just we have to be creative in our approach. Hope your teacher helps you, Artist Carter.

@kenethsarap945 6 лет назад

Look up dr paul lam arthritis from youtube. It is a nice set of exercise before paying an instrument.

@artistcarter2214 6 лет назад

I will definitely check out the video. Thank you both for responding.

@aerykang3409 4 года назад

I have that exact cello and I'm a beginner. Yes, I hate the bow. I'm 37 and never played cello before. Unlike your student, I played piano, so I know how to read music and my daughter plays violin, so I have some background info for string instruments. For a grown up beginner student like me, I think that is the best affordable cello in the market. I hope I can keep play cello so I can get in to an amatuer city orchestra some day.

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

Lovely story Aery, and thank you for sharing. Hope you are having a healthy 2020!

@PeytonPoole-k9u 5 лет назад

That actually sound great for the price

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@ivanpring 3 года назад

Thank you Jonathan, such a balanced approach to starting out with a cello. Like many here I didn’t know if in my late 30’s the urge to play would stick and if I had any aptitude for it. I bought a very basic Stentor from the British Heart Foundation charity shop for £52 popped some decent strings on and bought a £100 bow and off we went. It’s not a beautiful instrument and I still can’t play well but I’m enjoying the journey and dreaming of a new higher quality partner in music. The lack of snobbery is so refreshing and helps us all not to ever be ashamed of the instrument in our hands.

@eryana9437 5 лет назад

spray paint on cello, spilling beer on the cello... SACRILEGE!!!!

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Some people do that, especially those gigs in bars!

@annahelg 4 года назад

If I want to participate in a session at an Irish bar (which I do), this is a very real possibility. Hence, I bring my "garden cello" to these. Then I can relax and enjoy 😃

@davidalejandromeryruiz4139 4 года назад

You are very wise and humble. The classical music world needs more people like you. I will try to do my best myself.

@bryanhatch6688 Год назад

Few professional musicians have any luthier knowledge. I appreciate your factual, unbiased review. You are an extremely well versed man. What gives that cello value, is not the wood nor the strings, but your hands alone. Your students are fortunate to have you! Now, by the time she is 3rd chair with the Buffalo Phil Harmonic, that cello will be a fond memory. That said, the tone is quite impressive

@jhendric98 6 лет назад

Thank you for this video. I'm a violinist and wanted to try the cello. I've spent $1000s on violins, but without a commitment to the cello, I wanted to conserve my money. I purchased one of these and immediately threw out all but the stand and bag myself. I was frustrated with the pegs as well. I tried a luthier but he wasn't willing to even touch my cello. I will say that the self-setup work for me wasn't easy. I am no expert at cello setup. That said, I did use peg oil on it and I've been slowly learning the instrument. I am now considering a cello investment. Here is the point, I did not know if I would stay with the cello. I do now after spending less money than I would for good tickets to the symphony. For this, I consider the money well spent.

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

I will respond in more details to you later this week. Thank you for sharing!

@peterjmaida2057 4 года назад

Thank you for uploading this video. It really helped me. That cello sounded great and I would be ok with buying a separate bow if it was needed.

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

Wonderful! Anytime

@javierglopeztavarez4047 6 лет назад

Yessss I loved the last part. That's how I started as well. I bought my first cello for $300 from Amazon. I could afford more that. Thanks for making music accesible. Greetings from Puerto Rico.

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

Hello Javier, and you are very welcome. We all have to start somewhere, and learn as our journey continues. Glad you are enjoying cello. Have you upgraded?

@javierglopeztavarez4047 6 лет назад

Yes, I'm renting a student cello. I'm thinking to upgrade the cello though. But for that I'd like to learn a bit more.

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

I am recording another cello review, on a rented shop/student instrument, tomorrow!

@JLov3daone 6 лет назад

Javier G Lopez Tavarez where did you get that baby bow

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

From my luthier. It's called a Twinkle Bow.

@Behine.DeChilis 4 года назад

Any idea why nobody is making an upright bass at a similar price point? Thanks

@timmplay6024 4 года назад

I don’t know if it’s even possible just because of the size of the instrument

@DeathbyButterflies1 4 года назад

because they're massive. the amount of material alone is... yeah expensive

@protect_provide8031 3 года назад

Because a bass, even a small one, is often triple in size which means material's which means price

@Behine.DeChilis 3 года назад

Makes sense. Thanks for the clarity!

@aepstein824 3 года назад

Just a note, remember double scale length means four times material for hollow parts like the body and eight for solid components like strings

@softmunchies5597 5 лет назад

I bought a white cello like this on Amazon for around 250 dollars and as soon as I got it I had to spend money getting better strings a better bow and it still sounds terrible. Not only do I have to retune it, but the sound quality is terribly scratchy and it kind of rings out in a horrible way. I play cello at my school and the one I use there is of better quality and sounds beautiful. Sadly my cello now sits in my room in its case hardly ever touched because try as I might, I cannot fix it anymore due to costs, and I also cannot stand the noise. If you are looking for a cello that is actually playable then I'd rather you save up because these cellis will just make you spend more.

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

You need to be patient to play your white knight, Natalie. New cellos, especially lacquered ones like yours, need to be "broken in". The cellos at your school have been played for years and years. Those cellos are like you most comfy pair of jeans or leather shoes. New cellos need to be thrashed, played and thrashed some more. You have to pull out those notes like pulling teeth at first, but it will be easier to play. This very cello sounded "scratchy" and metallic too, when my student first acquired it. I consoled her like I am doing so with you. That cello you have is not much different from this one, save for the fact this black cello was given a second chance at a musical life.

@marvinthemaniac7698 13 дней назад

I want a cello for Christmas this year, this one looks promising.

@revtrev380 4 года назад

Awesome review basis! An adult learner looking to try. Big hangup has been price it hurt to hear considering my most expensive guitar was only $600 and it sounds great. Gona give this one a go, see if I can't learn so luthier skills too!

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

Nice, Trevor! Get that cello and start zoom-zooming away!

@Villanelle1783 3 года назад

This actually goes with my black violin haha

@terrancepemberton4648 5 лет назад

I play both guitar and bass guitar(I also can play piano and electric organ a bit...minimally tho lol)....and I'm purely a Hard Rock/Metal fan lol But I have ALWAAAAAYYSS loved the sound of a cello and I'm slowly gravitating closer and closer to finally getting one and to learn myself. when I first heard the band Apocalyptica years ago that was ultimately the driving factor in making me decide that I truly wanted a cello in my hands. practically any style of music sounds good on a cello in my opinion....and I think it's by far one of the most calming & beautiful sounding instruments there is. And I definitely need some more CALM in my life lol I need a cello! I'm considering picking up a violin as well

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Cello is nice, yes, and Apocalyptica has done wonders for us metal heads. I remember playing Enter Sandman and head bangin' in the 1990s with my cello section, thinking how cool it would be to have cello in metal bands, since we can slam our hair while playing. Funny how life turns out.

@terrancepemberton4648 5 лет назад

@@CelloCoach haha nice bro! The irony is real! Jonathan Humphries.... He was a metal cellist "before it was cool" 😂🤘🤘

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Listening to metal and learning cello I realised there was/is much classical guitar technique in those "shredding solos".

@Chaotic_Enigma 5 лет назад

Same here Terrance! Guitar has been my main instrument with bass, drums , and keys following in skill level. Played in many rock/metal bands but I love many genres. I've even seen Game of Thrones in concert and Star Wars in concert lol. Been telling myself for 20years I'm gonna learn cello some day....it's time for us to stop talking about it and just do it right?

@scottscott232 4 года назад

What an excellent video, full of optimism and encouragement. Fantastic.

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

My pleasure, Steve. Please consider subscribing.

@lourdesorive5293 6 лет назад

I liked the suggestion of using the rosin for a doorstop! 🤣

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

And we can use any viol as a paper weight ;-)

@lourdesorive5293 6 лет назад

Jonathan Humphries BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Never - I love my Gamba!!! 😝

@seafarer26yacht 4 года назад

Really liked the video and love cello music. I don't play but am considering starting to learn. I'm 59 - is this a good idea? I do play piano and have dabbled with classical guitar and lute. Thoughts?

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

We are not getting any younger, so if you have the time and wherewithal, do it today!

@topsecret1837 6 лет назад

You were spot on with the pegs. I have an electric cello from Cecilia and boy does it not want to stay in tune unless you put a metric ton of peg compound to tighten it up. Honestly given the price of this instrument and that a majority of the people in this comment section are looking for a cello under $1000, I would also consider buying better quality pegs and/or work gears if you’re a bit of a hardware artist like myself, who wants to see modern industrial methods applied to get that machine-like appearance if you’re looking into a genre like industrial metal. I don’t like cellos with colored lacquers, because they seem more like a toy than a serious first hand instrument, but if you’re looking for something durable this is a great start.

@natali3-e 4 года назад

Me, one minute into the video: "Omg he has a baby bow in his hand 🥺☺️"

@alexka9245 5 лет назад

Learned a lot. Great review. If beginner's cellos would only start at 3000 bucks. It would be an impossibility to play this instrument for 99.99%of the world population of aspiring musicians . But an elitist entertainment for a few of the upper 10000.👑👛💎yeah you can rent but it won't be yours but someone else's property.

@jennasantos8849 5 лет назад

Awesome review! What is your opinion on basswood cellos? They're like only $120 on eBay, and I would put the money into new strings, better bridge and bow, do you think it'd be worth it?

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

And that was a rabbit hole! Care to jump down it? www.fiddleforum.com/fiddleforum/index.php?topic=23926.0

@paulquinn344 4 года назад

WOW you made an inexpensive cello sound like a much more expensive one. Also the strings and bow make a big difference. You can make a so so cell sound like an expensive one. I have a Cecilio CCO 200 Cello and replaced the bow with one From DZ strand and also bought much better strings. My teacher was amazed with how much better it now sounds and even compared it to her $15000 cello. Well done and thought filled and informative video. I very much agree with all that you say and show in the video.

@NachtPiano 2 месяца назад

Couldn’t I just replace the pegs with a different brand

@CelloCoach 19 дней назад

YES and my students have done just that!!

@guzzifabrication3448 5 лет назад

Mr. Humphries, I to am 50, never held a cello, but have a great desire to learn. Thank you for your honest advise and experience, making a "bad" purchase of an instrument at the start of ones learning could curtail the desire... your video is definitely a help as I am researching / searching for my first cello. Again thank you

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

You are welcome, Guzzi

@NoaLeighMaxwell 4 года назад

Honestly impressed with the sound for what it is! I considered getting one but taking it to the luthier is exactly the problem at the moment, what with the pandemic and all rofl. So just gonna rent a kit from them directly next week. At least I can rent to buy later. xD

@lordtj63 5 лет назад

Many blessings from the UK Jonathan, great video. I have converted over from harp and violin to cello. I too am in my 50's and bought one of these online black 'student' cellos just to see if I had an affinity with it, I have to say I took to it like a duck to water. But I had to 'pimp' it up by firstly changing the strings, the bow was also changed. I added a new tailpiece for one with tuning adjusters on it. I also purchased some good quality rosin, which I have to say, does make a big difference. I have also got an electric string tuner which makes it easier, although you can get string tuning apps on your phone these days I discovered, so that can cut down costs too! I only paid about $120.00 for it on ebay, but it has given me good introduction into learning this instrument. I agree with you that it can be knocked around a little, although I take care of mine, only because too much knocking about and bumping it tends to set mine totally out of tune, I have been thinking either about replacing the pegs or getting that special adhesive stuff that looks like a chapstick to keep them in place :-) I have definitely subscribed to your channel and look forward to checking out your other videos. Thank you!

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Like how you run a balance sheet! Glad to be part of your journey, Terry!

@whitepawrolls 5 лет назад

I bought a cheap electric cello a while back to try and learn on. Broke 2 sets of strings just trying to tune the darn thing. Ended up selling it :p

@allisonholmesmusic97 2 года назад

Thanks for the review. I’m a guitar player, but I was thinking of buying one of these for kicks. It doesn’t seem bad for the price. $300 buys a lot more than I did when I was younger

@CelloCoach 2 года назад

certainly gets one "foot in the cello door"

@MarionFiedlerMusic 5 лет назад

This is the most honest and helpful review I have watched in a while. And may I just say... the black looks cute :-)

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

It is a a good cello to get started, yes!

@ridgewoodprintlab2562 4 года назад

Cool! Makes me want to get one

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

If this is what you can afford, then make it so! We are not getting any younger.

@dshall27 5 лет назад

Learning on subpar equipment can be better. You learn how to make junk sound good. Stay away from bad habits and when you get some decent stuff you make magic.

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Couldn't have stated it better, dshall27

@Fminus104 5 лет назад

My "cheap chinese no name beginner cello" (bought in Germany for 400€) had the exact same flaws. Horrible strings, wobbling pegs with the holes for the strings being drilled in the wrong place and the bow was of no use at all. After fixing these problems just by replacing trash parts with decent parts (soft Larsen strings and a nicely used bow from the luthier) and properly positioned holes in the pegs I had two years of fun with it until it startet to crack twice. First crack on the top, left of the neck. We fixed it, - second crack a few month later, this time on the back behind the endpin. We fixed that too. It nevertheless sounds ok and is easy to play. So I´m going to keep it anyways. But unless one is able to fix things like that via DIY I reckon it´s better to purchase a beginner instrument from a luthier even if it seems to be way more expensive in the first place.

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Well said!

@brianlong1771 2 года назад

Ok so i had bought this cello without seeing your video . Now that i have it can you recommend a bow , strings and pegs ?

@CelloCoach 2 года назад

In time, you may want a new bow, strings and pegs that do not slip.

@swlbarely 6 лет назад

Nice vid. Cello sounds pretty nice. You seem like nice, knowledgeable and encouraging guy. I bet your students can make good progress under your teaching.

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

They fall in love with cello, so yeah, I guess I'm doing something right :-)

@scotthayes9132 4 года назад

I’m a bassist and i want to get a cheap cello too teach my friend who’s joining orchestra next year, which is my senior year. I’m in band with my friend and we are both very quick learners, so i have hope for the both of us on learning and me teaching him. This cello seems pretty good for my situation and i thank you for this great review!

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

And I thank you for the story, Redloxer25

@MidweekSaturn 4 года назад

Me : is it a good idea to buy a cello off wish? My orchestra teacher: no ...I want to buy a cello off wish...its shipping to my house as I type this.

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

Welcome to Cello!

@unseendawnproductions8267 5 лет назад

I have a £750 cello and I'm loving the sound from it

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Straight up! And 750 quid isn't anything to sniff at! Glad you are with us cello players ;-)

@unseendawnproductions8267 5 лет назад

didn't say it was my only one... my school one was smashed down the stairs so I had to by my own.

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Fancy that, you have more cellos than I

@unseendawnproductions8267 5 лет назад

I feel at this moment that you have no Idea what I am portraying, I wasn't bragging my own one is the 750 and the school one is less that 250, I feel like you are being extremely sarcastic or deadly serious. And now I feel bad.

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

I am serious, Unseen Dawn Productions. Two cellos are always better than one! I never felt you were bragging, not at all :-) Fret not (hehe)

@constance486 6 лет назад

Jonathan, I discover you today when I clicked on a link on one of my FB group page. Already I'm a fan. You are refreshingly amazing. Thank you for caring enough to make such supportive videos especially for us older folks! Blessings and shalom!

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

You are welcome, Constance. Age is just a number and hereabouts, you're a young padawon learning the power of cello force ;-) BTW, which FB group?

@constance486 6 лет назад

Jonathan Humphries thank you Jonathan...the group is Mid-Life Cellists 😊

@kareningram1528 5 лет назад

That has a really awesome deep tone to the cello. I wouldn't mind having one but what I would really like to get is an electric cello have any comments on the electric cellos to get from amazon?

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

I have review on an Amazon Electric cello, so you can get one, if you like something that will be a proper cello, one you will play for ever and ever, buy NS Design : amzn.to/2DD8Xdv

@acestrol8029 5 лет назад

Nice bow how much does it cost?

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

40€, i think

@amberstreetfilms Год назад

Excellent video

@Subparanon 5 лет назад

It's probably worth it to take a new instrument to a luthier in any case because they sometimes have the habit of putting the sound post in the wrong location, so the bridge doesn't make good contact with it and the instrument loses some voice. Another common problem with the violin and family is string resonance on some notes causing unpleasant buzzing. A quick fix is a little bit of tape on the problem string between the bridge and tailpiece, or even stripping some wire insulation off a piece of wire, and then sliding it down the string to fit between the bridge an tailpiece/tuners.

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

That's a good hack! Going to reference this comment in a future Cello Coach talk. Thanks, Subparanon!

@gingercat6128 10 месяцев назад

The best entry level instrument isn't a cheap new one, but a decent older, used one.

@CelloCoach 10 месяцев назад

Depending on your location in the world, and also your access to luthier. Hence, for some this cello is their first cello.

@philw3953 4 года назад

I do you think conjoined pegs would work well on this?

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

Probably

@yngveellingsen3471 4 года назад

Great video. The most crucial part is in the last minute of the video, I think. Very well spoken. Quality classical string instruments cost a mint. These lower quality instruments give people a way in, and pointing out what makes the difference between a playable and an unplayable cheap instrument could save potential beginners a lot of frustration and money. Well done!

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

And very well put, Yngvne, thank you for the comment.

@taistith8115 4 года назад

A few weeks ago I bought a new, ridiculously cheap, unbranded cello off of eBay, and because of the low price, I was dubious as to what I was going to get...but the instrument I got was actually quite incredible. Yes, I did separately purchase peg glue, rosin, and a bow (that cost half the price of the instrument itself) to replace the crappy one that came with it...but it still came to under $200 even with the additional purchases. I'd never be able to get into learning this instrument otherwise, as the town I live in has no stringed instrument resources, period. I appreciate this video!

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

And I appreciate you sharing your story, Tai.

@70MikeMike 8 месяцев назад

But is he a pirate?

@nicvdw4348 4 года назад

what was the second piece you used to demonstrate the sound please? i know the first is Bach Prelude1, but I know the tune of the second song and it bothers me that I don't know the name...🙈😊

@nicvdw4348 4 года назад

@Alexander Alyavdin thank you so much☺

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

The Force

@tumbleweed-life 3 года назад

WHAT? Cello players drink Beer

@CelloCoach 3 года назад

hehe yup

@devyysk 5 лет назад

never. ever. ever. spray paint or put stickers on a cello.

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

I agree!

@bernadettemauro2571 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video. I am 50 and I purchased this cello in a reddish color about 3 months ago.The first thing I did was change the strings! I am now going to change the bow. For a long time I thought I was too old to learn how to play. I finally decided to do it. I started playing violin 3 years ago and cello 3 months ago. I love playing both. I take lessons with an instructor and I make it challenging as I play both instruments left handed. I love watching your videos. They are very helpful to us newbies.

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Many thanks, Bernadette. If you have any questions or suggestions, please leave a comment.

@grandcarriage1 5 лет назад

Not a lot of soul to the timbre, but I have to say it didn't sound half bad with a decent cellist playing it. The low register was far better than I imagined: I predicted mud, and it was actually quite bright and clear.

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Thanks! Yes, the top end is flat but the bottom end has evolved over the last 3 years. Better strings make a big difference.

@studentoftheword6115 6 лет назад

What would you suggest for about $500. Is there anything that already has a good bow with the instrument? Do you have any video's on that or around that price - review?

@DityaSangGita 6 лет назад

What a cute tiny cello bow yer holding. Do you actually use that for playing too?

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

I use if for teaching, yes

@DityaSangGita 5 лет назад

@@CelloCoach where did you get it? I want one

@carpwhisperer1216 5 лет назад

I have always been so scared to buy a cello! I have seen these around on Amazon, but the reviews make me scared to buy them cause they say they're horrible! I'll definitely buy this and I really want to learn how to play the cello! It makes me happy to see that it may not perfect, but can perform if I give it the right care and treatment...it reminds me of my choir career through school! When I first started in middle I was a horrible singer, and it was only through time, practice, and years of dedication that I can say I'm good now! And I hope I can say the same about this too! Thank you so much for the confidence to make this purchase!

@loganjohnson1551 4 года назад

CarpWhisperer if it makes you feel better I have the same cello he showed and I absolutely love it!

@hifijohn 6 месяцев назад

paid $180 for mine its fine for beginners like me.The tuner pegs do slip.

@emily-xw1kw 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for this review. I have been doing so much research on whether I should rent or buy this cello with the additional adjustments you recommend. I would love to know what affordable bow you recommend for a beginner. I played the viola for roughly 5 years until I was 12 and haven't played an instrument since. I am now 21 and asking for a cello for my late birthday gift. I truly enjoy your videos and will continue to watch you as I learn!

@ouchcubic Год назад

Nice job Jon! thx. i wish i could find an electoacoustic cello that is more compact without the classic " t&A" lady shape lol

@charlieullem909 5 лет назад

What is the first song you played

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

Probably the Prelude from Suite Nº1 by J.S.Bach

@wishyouwerehere82 3 года назад

I am adults beginner and consider to buy cello. My heights is about 156cm with a small hands (which I can play slightly an octave with uncomfortable). I want to buy through online but I still confused to buy 3/4 size or 7/8 size. Edited: anybody can give to me an advice?

@Yourmom-xu9ys 4 года назад

I liek your shoes

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

Thanks!

@ChallengetheWild 4 года назад

What’s the third song he played?

@arianarodriguez2618 4 года назад

Hi, which chelo strings do you recommend from amazon that aren’t too expensive?

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

D'Addario Preludes or Jargar Mediums or Thomastik Dominants

@JacquesKinnaerCello 6 лет назад

Rather than buying a cheap one (online), I decided to use a good quality rental from a luthier for a year. Cost me 300 EUR, but it did allow me to evaluate whether or not learning the cello was something for me.

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

This is EXACTLY what my channel is about: inspiring others to play cello while supporting our local luthiers! Bravo, Jacques!

@JacquesKinnaerCello 6 лет назад

In more general music shops, one may find affordable cellos as well (at least in some shops in Belgium, that is the case). At least, the cellos in such shops are ready to be used and do not require the student to mount the bridge and tune it first, both quite daunting and not something a beginner feels up to.

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

Those used or previously rented cellos are great to play, I totally agree!

@eyesontheprize6637 4 года назад

How much more did you spend after the new strings and the trip to the luthier?

@augustanderson983 3 года назад

Ha ha I should of done my homework before buying. I bought the other style same cello. 39 years old and getting into cello to help with anxiety/ptsd (military). Cello is a very cool instrument the more I learn. Thanks for the great videos your helping me "learn alot"

@jeremycbarnhart2305 3 года назад

Does ANYONE have a review of the black yinfenti electric cello from Amazon?!?!?!?!

@topsecret1837 6 лет назад

Luthier is not pronounced [lū-t-iā], but [lu-t-oor], or Lu as in Lulu (obvious Metallica joke over everybody’s head), th pronounced t, and not ā but oor (as In flOOR)

@zazablue1415 5 лет назад

The word "Luthier" is a french word. In french, it is pronounced \ly.tje\ , which in english prononciation would be a somewhat equivalent of [lū-t-iɛə].

@philipfaitz1871 4 года назад

Good video, good promoting. But honestly DO NOT BUY a cello like this. An instrument should be something that you can keep for a lifetime. This thing certainly will not last more than a few years.

@nerdycatgamer 3 года назад

i just play music as a hobby so purchasing is a much better option for me than renting. i think even just having a cheap cello that i own and can play as frequently or infrequently as i want would be nice. ive been looking online and i only seem to find Cecilio ones for the price range, but theyre no longer available on amazon, only ebay. one thing ive noticed about them is that they all have painted fingerboards and i cant seem to find one with a real black wood (obviously not ebony, but i was hoping to find some other cheap black wood). I was wondering if a painted fingerboard really matters and how much it affects playability. if the paint rubbing off would impair the playability, would it be possible to just scrape the paint off and have a plain maple fingerboard, or would that not be useable? thanks.

@moontoad8226 3 года назад

Where did you purchase your bow?

@CelloCoach 2 года назад

from a little man at the end of the rainbow

@jerrynix5206 3 года назад

Looking for an honest answer, I really want to learn how to play the cello but I have pretty bad shoulders, I've had multiple surgerys on them. Do you think it's a bad idea to even try to learn or do you think I might be able to handle playing this instrument? Thank you for this video it is very inspiring and thank you for any feedback!

@melissastarsalazar5871 5 лет назад

I am certainly playing the Cello and the Violin and I REALLY want a Black Cello there sooooo pretty any chance You know where I can get a New Black Cello??

@0whispersinthedark0 3 года назад

What is a luteeay (sp?). Also this video was very helpful. I have always wanted to learn cello. Sadly I learned another instrument to impress others. Now, I want to move forward with getting a starter cello and playing for me.

@cellokid5104 4 года назад

Are you from from New Zealand?

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

No but I teach to New Zealand :-)

@Ronaldo-dz2ln 6 лет назад

I saw that black cello on ebay right before watching it thanks lad for reviewing this awesome half decent cello! ❤

@Mr.AndrewsMusic 6 лет назад

I bought one on ebay from China, unbranded. The fine tuners slipped, so I bought a new tailpiece like Jonathan said and the luthier filed the Bridge, Nut and even the length of Tuning Peg. but it is possible to get a real good sound out of it.

@brumm3653 4 года назад

Don't throw that rosin away. It is useful for soldering :D

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

Really?

@brumm3653 4 года назад

@@CelloCoach Yes. There are rosin based products (called "flux") made specifically for soldering, but any piece of rosin will do.

@JoeUrbanYYC 3 года назад

Jonathan, it looks like these are no longer available. What you recommend as a 'runner up' cheap acoustic 4/4 Cello? Black not required :)

@flossingjonah9066 4 года назад

I actually bought this cello (brown color) and I like it! Playing open A kinda sucks but the rest of it is awesome! Maybe you got a defective model, I'm not sure, but I love this cello!

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

Welcome to Cello

@buzzjones4958 4 года назад

It's the sweet one!

@CelloCoach 4 года назад

And she still plays it to this day!

@shynobikhan 6 лет назад

Dude. I learned a lot from you in those past 8 minutes. Thanks, and much appreciated

@CelloCoach 6 лет назад

Anytime, Shynobi. BTW, cool handle

@lt7114 5 лет назад

I used to have a headband like that too. I slept in that shits, man! Eventually, I blew the front out of that thing. But you CAN'T wear it every day and expect for it to hold up! That was some nice-ass elastic too. I miss that headband.... But you... you GOTTA take it off every now and then. You gotta take it off, son!”

@CelloCoach 5 лет назад

This is a reference to something, yeah?