Professional Cellos for Sale
CONCERT-QUALITY INSTRUMENTS FROM MASTER WORKSHOPS
For serious musicians, conservatory students, and professional cellists, your instrument must meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and artistry. Our collection of professional cellos represents exceptional craftsmanship, featuring premium aged tonewoods. These instruments offer the depth of tone and responsiveness required for professional performance, and have, quite literally, been used in professional settings. Starting under $4000.
What Defines a Professional Level Cello?
For serious musicians, conservatory students, and professional cellists, your instrument must meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and artistry. Professional cellos are distinguished by their tonal complexity, projection, and the depth of sound that only comes from master-level making and premium materials.
Professional cellos feature several key characteristics:
- Premium Aged Tonewoods: Select spruce and maple aged for decades, developing exceptional acoustic properties
- Master Craftsmanship: Made by renowned luthiers with refined techniques and artistic vision
- Tonal Sophistication: Rich, complex sound with extensive color palette and depth
- Projection and Power: Ability to fill concert halls while maintaining tonal beauty
- Responsiveness: Immediate response to the most subtle nuances in bowing and expression
- Provenance: Many include certificates of authenticity and documented maker history
- Expert Setup: Our 3-5 hour professional setup maximizes the instrument's acoustic potential
Our Professional Cello Collection
StringWorks was founded by a professional cellist who performed with the Los Angeles Opera and on major motion picture soundtracks. This professional performance background at the highest levels means we understand exactly what professional cellists need from their instruments. We've performed in demanding orchestral, chamber, and studio settings—we know what it takes to compete for principal positions, record sessions, and solo performances.
Starting at $3,795, each professional cello in our collection has been carefully evaluated by our expert staff for tone quality, balance, projection, and that elusive characteristic that makes a cello truly exceptional.
Finding Your Professional Cello
We understand that selecting a professional cello is a deeply personal process. Our luthiers and professional cellists provide detailed evaluations, honest guidance, and the opportunity to trial instruments in your own playing environment. We welcome extended trial periods for serious inquiries.
Whether you're preparing for orchestral auditions, solo recitals, or professional chamber music performances, we'll help you find an instrument that matches your artistic voice. Our founder's experience performing at the highest professional levels means we evaluate every cello with the critical standards required for professional performance. Our free 14-day home trials (with extended options available) allow you to experience your cello in real performance situations.
If you're trading up from an intermediate cello, our lifetime trade-in program ensures you receive maximum value toward your professional instrument.