Valhalalf Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Well I picked up the cello last night, really nice condition with a hardcase and two bows. Pretty good for free. Having had a look at the strings that were on it I reckon using the bottom four strings from a set of D'Addario Jazz light flatwound guitar strings will probably work just fine. I had read somewhere this was a good option. http://store.daddario.com/category/145814/ECG25_Chromes_Light_12-52 And they're not that expensive if it doesn't work. I''d hate to spend £120 on a proper set of cello strings and it not work. Will keep you posted when I've fitted them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 [quote name='Valhalalf' timestamp='1319636673' post='1416704'] Yeah been reading up all these guys. They had the luxury of having custom strings made for them which I think could quite expensive. *edit* just emailed LaBella strings in the states for advice on this as Ron Carter uses them so they may well have made him a custom set for his cello [/quote] A new set of Larsen strings for my 'Cello is £170! LC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm.mcintyre Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) I don't see why the cello needs to an octave up from the DB, as the string length must be similar to bass guitar? My mother sold my nice old cello without me knowing, and probably for pence, when I moved out because "you never played the thing". Edited November 16, 2011 by malcolm.mcintyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockabillybob1 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 trade it in and buy a double bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalalf Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Still no where with the cello and in the mean time got an acoustic bass. Also got the cello valued the other week and it turns out it's worth £500, not bad for a freebie. Think I'm just gonna sell it and buy something nice with the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockabillybob1 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 trade it in for a double bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 [quote name='rockabillybob1' timestamp='1326474978' post='1497805'] trade it in for a double bass [/quote] Mmmm, what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 [quote name='Valhalalf' timestamp='1326473896' post='1497770'] Still no where with the cello and in the mean time got an acoustic bass. Also got the cello valued the other week and it turns out it's worth £500, not bad for a freebie. Think I'm just gonna sell it and buy something nice with the money [/quote] Right decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassvid75 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1319631795' post='1416617'] Ron Carter did it aswell [/quote] and Sam Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiDase Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would have thought a set of electric bass guitar strings should do the job. Maybe go for slightly higher tension as there is nearly a 9" difference in length, on the other hand they might just work with the lower tension too. This has intrigued me so much, I've got a cello in the workshop that would sound awesome tuned as a bass. If interested I will post my experiences! Cheers, Kai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Good to see you on this forum Kai. I'm sure there's a lot of members who will enjoy hearing your views on double basses and string instruments. ....As well as a great luthier Kai is also a master coffee maker! Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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