Should I change strings, and what type/brand for a rich, dark and warm sound?

feeds@yuku.com (Ammon) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:54:41 GMT

I have a 3/4 cello thats a cheapy (about 750 bucks). The previous owner put strings on it (she didn't know what kind), played it about a half an hour every other day for about 8 months, then put it away for about 3 years, then I bought it. The two lower strings sound sort of narrow and nasally, and they put out so much vibration even with light bowing that they actually sound the adjacent strings. The two upper strings sound even more nasally and narrow, lacking anything resembling the...

Need advice on selling...

feeds@yuku.com (RussBart) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:12:37 GMT

I have a mint condition Gand & Bernardel cello and a good Lamy bow to sell. I have only the vaguest ideas of what they'd be worth, and don't know the best way to go about selling them. Is it true that most violins deals charge 20% commissions on such sales? Seems awfully steep to go this route. Are there any other good options?

Bonn Vibrato cello

feeds@yuku.com (dipstick) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:49:27 GMT

Hello all. I am looking for any information on a cello I have. The sticker inside says Bonn Vibrato Cello, Eigenhandig Handarbeit Gemacht. The next line is: Bonn Deutschland 4/4 and the serial # is 19133189-23
Any information as to the manufacturer would be appreciated.

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feeds@yuku.com (museamuse) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:27 GMT

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Cello for Student

feeds@yuku.com (tcn) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:44:55 GMT
I have found a 4/4 Knilling model 158f for $450 and a Nagoya Suzuki model 1900 cello for $300. I am planning on buying the instrument for my son since he has outgrown his 3/4 (he has been playing for about 2 years in his middle school orch).
I've heard about this Knilling model cello before.
I have also heard about the Nagoya Suzuki brand, but not about this specific model (has anyone heard about this model?).
Any tips on which one should I buy for my son?

surgical tubing do-it-yourself?

feeds@yuku.com (njcellist) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:12:28 GMT
my leather "grip" that sits near the silver has come loose and now skates up and down the bow. the silver is glued to the bow so it hasnt moved, but i played my teacher's bow which has the surgical tubing on it and i liked it, so i want to put tubing on my bow. the tubing seems to go where the leather would go, so either the tubing could enclose the leather, or i suppose i could just do without the leather if i have the surgical tubing. the nearest luthier is about an hour...

rope core D ?

feeds@yuku.com (Miquel) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:41:32 GMT
Many steel string manufactures favour rope core C and G strings .... but SOLID core D and A.
IMHO a rope core D could be a great success: more responsive and slightly thinner (than the solid core D and the neigbour frequently used tungsten wraped G).
But only two options for rope core D are currently in the market: Helicore and Flexocore.
Weird, anyway !

M.

Fingerboard coming loose?

feeds@yuku.com (EinVeilchen) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:01:40 GMT
Hi all,

I noticed recently that the fingerboard on my cello seems to be coming loose from the neck. It was so slight that I wondered if I'm imagining it. But it got worse. I can just about get a finger nail in there (on both sides) and this is now really worrying me. I plan to get my cello to the luthier, but the earliest I can do so is probably beginning of December due to both travel distance and several upcoming performances in this month.

So I wonder, is this...

Help in identifing Cello

feeds@yuku.com (dtap) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:17:14 GMT
I'm a newer Cello student looking for information on a Cello that I am (renting to own) through my local music store. A few months ago, I upgraded my rental to an older Cello that feels and sounds much better than the previous rental. I would like to research this Cello before I decide to spend the $2000 asking price. I live in a rural location, so my options for testing/comparing other instruments is limited. The Cello was purchased and repaired by a Luthier associated with the music...

Kaplan vs Larsen

feeds@yuku.com (Miquel) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:02:59 GMT
Larsen are great strings, of course, specially for A and D..... but how about the (cheaper) D'Addario Kaplans A and D ?

Opinions welcomed.

m.

Intermediate Cello in Budapest

feeds@yuku.com (emmahz) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:29:11 GMT
Hello!
I am amateur American cellist living in Budapest. I was unable to bring my student cello with me and I am looking to rent or buy (cheaply) a intermediate level instrument. I have wandered around Budapest looking for luthiers and have found several high-end shops that cater to Liszt school here. But I haven't found any places that offer decent rental or reasonable intermediate instruments.

I would be very grateful if anyone has any advice or suggestions!
...

New Cellist

feeds@yuku.com (ForSci) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:01:42 GMT
I want to learn how to play a cello. I got to say I was inspired to play from Apocalyptica, the Finnish Cello Rock band. I really like their more ( I dont know how I would say it) slower less headbanging songs such as "Conclusion". So I searched for Cello Forums and read up some of the information. This would be my first instrument I would seriously like to learn how to play. I figured I would start renting a cello sometime soon. However here is the problem, I could only seem to...

David Wiebe makes a cello

feeds@yuku.com (karenlee) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:57:38 GMT
No doubt this photo essay of David Wiebe carving & building a cello has been here before, but I hadn't seen it until today, and I thought others might like to see it too:

http://violoncello.com/ericbartlett/index.htm

DC cellists - foam bag to sell?

feeds@yuku.com (cellomom5) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:32:29 GMT
I'm looking for a thick foam padded case (4/4) to buy. Anyone have one?

Setting the priorities of life

feeds@yuku.com (Cellopower) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:02:09 GMT
2 years ago I decided to sell my L&C cello because my wife was expecting our 2nd son. I now have 3, both kids and celli, and need to sell 2 of them (celli - not kids). Playing the cello is no longer my main sorce of income, so I had to get my priorities straight to "save the world economy". I can not afford to collect these beautiful wooden objects of desire anymore. I will just keep the one cello and bow left over when the rest are gone. There is no reason to feel sorry for me;...

Advice with choosing case.

feeds@yuku.com (No Regrets) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:12:56 GMT
I'm hoping to learn from your experiences. I am purchasing a Montagnana and I have been given the choice of either an Eastman Z-tek or a Bobelock 2000. I am wondering if anyone would be willing to share any experiences good or bad in regards to the two mentioned above. Do either have advantages over the other?

Also, is it best to choose one with wheels or without? I am a 6ft male if it matters. I don't envision myself pulling the case around, at least not yet at this...

knilling cellos

feeds@yuku.com (mjello) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:14:44 GMT
Hello, I'm wondering if anyone knows which of the Knilling Bucharest cello models is wood and which one is laminate? I read an ad for a 1525 f model and it's in a different city. I'm wondering if it's worth the drive to check it out.

Thank you,

Michelle

which strings are these?

feeds@yuku.com (four strings) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:40:40 GMT
I received recently a new (used) cello. It came strung with these strings (all colors said are at the ball end):

A: dark blue
D: soft blue
G: dark blue..or black?
C: green

Any hints at which brand are them?

Startright cello strings

feeds@yuku.com (jonamse) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:50:42 GMT
I just came across with this cheap synthetic strings called Start Right String which claims strings to be the alternative to Dominant in extremely inexpensive price tag.
I've got G and C for $22. whole set will be $47 on ebay. I use Passione A and D with them (sounds disgraceful) and verdict is...well, NOT BAD AT...

spriocore tungsten c issues

feeds@yuku.com (mstevenh) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:08:18 GMT
String questions again - On my cello I have Jargar medium A and D and Spirocore Tungsten Medium G and C. I love the sound of the G, it has a ton of bite to it and is very crisp sounding. The C however seems quite thick and dense and muddy compared to the G. Any ideas as to what I can do to get the same bite out of my C string? Maybe a lighter gauge?