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A warm sound for learning
Hearing your playing clearly is an important part of developing your technique. The laminated spruce top works with the basswood back and sides to produce a warm, even sound across the cello’s registers, giving you a clear response while practising bowing and intonation. Steel-core strings add definition to each note, helping you to notice your playing develop. Their silk wrappings also make the strings easier to identify while adding friction against the tuning pegs. It’s a sound designed to give beginners a clear foundation for lessons, exercises, and learning their first pieces.
Made for regular practice
Learning an instrument takes plenty of practice, so this cello is made from a combination of sturdy laminated woods designed for regular use. A laminated spruce top is paired with laminated basswood back and sides for a lightweight, hard-wearing body. Inlaid purfling helps protect against cracks developing around the edges while allowing the top to flex more freely. The maple bridge and metal tailpiece provide durable fittings, while an ebonised maple fingerboard helps resist moisture build-up — useful when you’re putting in regular practice at home or in lessons.
Tuning made more manageable
Getting familiar with tuning is all part of learning the cello. Ebonised fitted maple pegs let you adjust string tension, while four fine tuners built into the metal tailpiece give you more precise control over each string. This makes smaller tuning adjustments straightforward when bringing your cello to pitch before practice. The fine tuners are easy to access, helping you build tuning into your usual playing routine without distracting from the music. Once you’re ready, you can get back to the important bit: developing your technique and enjoying your next piece.
More essentials included for learning
This beginner pack brings together useful accessories for lessons, practice, and looking after your cello. You’ll receive a round hardwood bow and rosin, plus a music stand to keep your sheet music at a comfortable viewing height. A tuner helps you check your tuning before you play, while the endpin stop keeps your cello securely positioned. There’s also a polishing cloth for everyday care and a spare set of strings to keep on hand when replacements are needed. Once you’ve finished playing, the hard foam case provides protection for storage and transport, making trips to lessons and rehearsals more convenient.
Simple setup at home
If you’re buying a first cello, setup can feel daunting at first. Don’t worry, this cello outfit arrives partially assembled for quick setup at home. Simply position the bridge, tune the strings to C-G-D-A using the four tuning pegs and you're ready to go. See our setup guide for more details.
What's Included
Specifications
Cello
- Size: 4/4
- Body: Hand-Finished Laminated Basswood
- Top: Laminated Spruce
- Back: Laminated Basswood
- Sides: Laminated Basswood
- Purfling: Inlaid
- Finish: Black
- Bridge: Fitted Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebonised Maple
- Tuning Pegs: Ebonised Fitted Maple
- Endpin: Ebonized Maple
- Tailpiece: Metal with 4 Integrated Fine Tuners
- Strings: Steel Core
- Product Code: 44C-100BK
Bow
- Stick Material: Hardwood
- Stick Shape: Round
- Hair: Horsehair
- Adjuster: Ebony with 2 Nickel Bands
- Lapping: Nickel Silver with Leather Thumbpiece
- Tip: ABS
Case
- Shell: Hard Foam
- Cover: Canvas
- Carry Methods: Side Handle & Shoulder Straps
- Fastening: Zip
- Sheet Music Pocket: Included

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