CHEAP CELLO WITH SUPER EXPENSIVE STRINGS I What will it sound like?

In this video im doing a small experiment. I bought on Amazon one of the cheapest cellos you can find. The cello itself sounds super horrible but I thought what if I put really expensive strings on it. What will it sound like and can you hear the difference between a much more expensive cello and the cheap one with the expensive strings?

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[undertheradar]

The A string needs to stretch out. It will go out of tune and sound sharp and will need to be tuned up again and again until it settles; just like violin strings. The A string is the highest tension string. The neck will also need to get used to sitting. Apart from that, it sounds immaculate for a cheaper cello. The older the fiddle (or cello in this case), the better the tune. You might get a surprise in a couple of years time. Early days yet!!

[faithite]

No wonder my cello sounded so squeaky when changing pitch and strings. I was trying a variety of budget strings on my student cello. Looks like I found a dirt cheap one that sounds like a toy guitar on my cello. Thank you for this! It's less reaponsive on cheaper/lower quality strings.

[starkeymorgan]

I am a cellist by trade. I teach at a middle school and have been using a Krutz 100 model (new this fall of 2024) to teach in front of the classes. It has already, in @6 months, begun to unravel at TWO points on the D string. Just shows how cheap and dangerous some of these strings can be. I will put a higher quality set on there and anticipate better safety and sound quality.

[gabrielpssoa]

Comparison button

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You’re welcome

[BigParadox]

Nicely performed experiment. Sometimes with this kind of videos (comparing sounds) it is difficult to hear a clear difference, but here it was clear and I could totally relate to or confirm your comments.

[misstakeist]

Very interesting. Glad you tried this out because I’ve been thinking of doing the same thing with my basic cello and seeing the result I’ll give it a go.

[barriereid]

One has to also realise that it will take two/three years before a new cello, or a cello that hasn't been played for years to find its voice.

[lbrown]

That cat scared the crap out of me XD you didn't sound like a beginner, but they did sound very metalic. The $400 strings make it sound much fuller.

[BluegillGreg]

Pirastro Piranitos are reputed to be much much better than the typical cheap string set, but they're only about $88 per set in 2024. Maybe add a mellower A string. A is the least expensive string of the four, get a single expensive A string for 40 bucks. Use the C G and D Piranito from the Piranito set. You've now a much improved inexpensive Cello and in your case there's a spare A string.

@4:20 "strings are important" thanks LOL

[holybaloney]

Great advice. Danke schön, Herr Merkeli.

[skincrx]

Don’t buy, many people don’t rent before they buy and when they buy a new instrument of any kind and price they give up learning and loose interest because it wasn’t as easy as the ideal picture they thought was nice 😄 sometimes does t matter so much whether it’s cheap or not, or whether it’s properly setup. It’s the human themselves where they’re willing to learn and advance in playing/learning. I’ve encountered many who buy cheap to expensive instruments to give up learning because it was “hard” and just collects dust in the corner of their house 😂

[nicholasborelli]

Interesting contrast with a distinct improvement. However, , the cello still has a nasal quality.

[seraphina]

Okay. I guess it does matter LOL. Second sounds warmer, none of that annoying squeakiness that I hear on my own cello. But tbh both still sound good, especially if your skilled

[efeplevneli]

This was my main question these days thank youuu

[guilherme-augusto]

Where did you get a cello for this price?

[colinrussel]

I used to own a Cecilio Cello but the A string sounded piercing, now I own a 2007 Franz Hoffman Cello

[tomsaxton]

I've tried the Magnicores, but think I like the Larsen A, D and Spirocore G, C better. Has anyone tried Rondo? I've heard they are nice. I really enjoyed this. I have students with cheap cellos. Always wondered what this change would do.

[austinburns]

It is still mind-blowing how a cello can be made for US$100. I mean...

[By_God_You_Were_Saved]

If you don’t mind me asking what’s your intro sound it’s so beautiful?