Cello Prices

Electric Cello Prices - January 2012

Electric cellos are made from clear finished hard maple or from optional special hardwoods, with a graduated ebony fingerboard. Cellos come with a complete brace system (end pin, knee brace and chest rest), fourth position thumb stop, Jargar string set (or other strings at adjusted cost), active preamplifier with tone and volume controls, and compact precision machine tuners in a choice of black, gold or chrome finish. MlDI-compatible cellos come with a mono audio output regulated by tone and volume controls, and a polyphonic output compatible with standard MIDI converters. Shipping is additional to the prices shown.

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Standard Cellos with Barbera Multi-Transducer Pickup
(monophonic output)

4 Strings $3100
5 Strings $3300

Standard Cellos with Series 1500 Transducer System
(monophonic output)

4 Strings       $3200
5 Strings       $3450
6 Strings       $3625

Standard Cellos with Series 2000 Transducer System
(MIDI-compatible with mono & poly outputs)

4 Strings       $3450
5 Strings       $3725
6 Strings       $3950

Orion Cellos with Series 2000 Transducer System
(MIDI-compatible with mono & poly outputs)

4 Strings       $4250
5 Strings       $4600
6 Strings       $4925

Orion Cellos with with Barbera Multi-Transducer Pickup
(monophonic output)

4 Strings $4000
4 Strings $4300

Air Travel Cellos with Series 1500 Transducer System
(monophonic output)

4 Strings       $3200
5 Strings       $3450
6 Strings       $3625

Air Travel Cellos with Series 2000 Transducer System
(MIDI-compatible with mono & poly outputs)

4 Strings       $3450
5 Strings       $3725
6 Strings       $3950

Options

Hardwoods

    Hardwood Option A (Standard) - Instrument body made from hard maple with black ebony fingerboard. No extra charge
    Hardwood Option B - Body made from figured hard maple, bubinga, walnut or rosewood. Black or striped ebony fingerboard. $250
    Hardwood Option C - Deeply figured woods: hard maple, bubinga, walnut or rosewood. Black ebony or striped ebony fingerboard. $600
    Hardwood Option D - Deeply figured finest tiger maple. Black ebony fingerboard   $900
    Hardwood Option E - Body made from palm wood or mesquite. Black or striped ebony fingerboard.    $1100
    Hardwood Option F - All ebony cello. Body and fingerboard made entirely from black or striped ebony. $1500

Color finishes

    Glaze     $200
    Solid color     $200
    Radiance multicoat    $450

Alternative string sets       Prices are available on request - please inquire .
Dual tuning kit      $200
    Provides E-A-D-G-C and A-D-G-C-F tunings for the five string cello
Low E head extension for F string       $150
Low D fingerable extension for F string       $350
Decorative headstock facing in your choice of hardwoods    $50
Performance stand       $250
Busker kit       $200

Flight cases

    Standard cello flight case - purchased with instrument $275, purchased separately   $350
    Air travel cello flight case - purchased with instrument $250, purchased separately $325
    Orion cello flight case - purchased with instrument $500, purchased separately $600

Mini processor / headphone amplifier for travel with AC adapter      $220
Wireless transmitter & receiver set       From $300
Poly junction box for Series 2000 systems       $300
Copy dimensions of your acoustic cello       $175-300, depending on complexity
Cylindrical tuning knobs (per tuner)       $40
Inlaid fingerboard pitch locator dots (each)       $10
Ornamental fingerboard inlay       (Priced individually)

Custom sensor mounting       (Priced individually)

Please inquire about custom work we can do.

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