Cellos For Sale

Because of our specialty and dedication to the upright bass and the large volumes that we buy and make them, we are in a perfect place to sell and offer extremely fine professional caliber cellos yet at super low 'student' level prices.  There is no middleman or shop to 'up charge' or elevate our retail price.  Here, we have the best cellos for your money.


Jan Simiz playing his Emile Gillet cello

We offer our own brands, Emile Gillet and Thompson cellos.  Our mission (like our basses) is to offer very high level quality and expertise, at the lowest, most competitive prices.  When comparing one of our cellos with those of similar price range from other shops or dealers, our cellos will immediately stand out as a far higher quality.  If you would like to see and read more about our cellos, please go to our String Emporium Cellos for sale

  • Better quality of materials and workmanshipp
  • Rich varnish quality and color
  • Type or brand of strings (We certainly have those!)
  • Our set ups, how we put make the cellos ready to play
  • Attractive packages (with cello case and bow)
  • Warranty

What's so great about our cellos?  Again, because of our large volumes of basses we also can buy cellos (at our own high specifications) and cut the price in half.  What this does is offer an extremely well made, high quality cello that will be a much better deal to the buyer.  The packages that we offer include cello cases and bows that are actually included in at our own wholesale costs, making the total an extremely attractive price.

We have noticed a pattern where our customers were ordering cello cases from us after

Thompson cellos are our most affordable cello and start at $1,795.  The Gillet cellos start at $3,450 with case.

Thompson Cello starting at $1,850 Emile Gillet Cello  starting at $3,375

What's the difference between the Thompson and the Emile Gillet cellos?  The Gillet cellos were our first cello offering several years ago.  The main difference is that the Gillet cellos have the highest grade, very flamed (attractive) wood which just off the bat raises the price significantly.  Buying the best, most attractive maple can be very expensive.

They Gillet cellos are also tap tuned by expert makers that require the instrument to be pretested for the best tone and resonance. So the Gillets not only look like the best cellos, they sound like it.  The Thompson cellos are made from more plainer looking maple, but still have attractive grain with a deep and lush, hand rubbed varnish.

The Gillet cellos only come with the best sets of cello strings: Tungsten Spirocore C & G, with Larsen A and D strings.  The Thompsons come in different string assortments that vary in price which can be chosen by the customer. 

Thompson  Cello 'Swan' Video
Laurie Stearns Selby, Thompson Cello

How to try and buy.  We keep trials on our cellos very simple:  Once the desired cello, case and package (with strings) is decided on, we ship it to you for a two week trial.  Shipping is free (for domestic USA) so long as the cello is purchased, which most do.  If the cello is returned, we ask that our customers repay us for the initial shipping charges.  Shipping is usually below $80. 

You can order a Thompson or Emile Gillet cello here:

Order Number Strings Case or Cover Bow Price
RM150-1 D'Addario Helicores Padded, Cordura Cover PC-100 Brazilwood bow

$1,895

RM150-2 Spirocore Chrome C and G, Jargar D & A Padded, Cordura Cover PC-100 Brazilwood bow

$1,910

RM150-3 D'Addario Helicore set Janson fiberglass cello case Brazilwood bow
Janson Case Colors :
$2,095
RM150-4 Spirocore Chrome C and G, Jargar D & A Janson fiberglass cello case JonPaul 'Bravo' bow
Janson Case Colors :
$2,110
RM150-5 Spirocore Tungsten C & G, with Larsen D & A Janson fiberglass cello case JonPaul 'Bravo' bow
Janson Case Colors :
$2,250
RM150-7 Spirocore Chrome C and G, Jargar D & A Bobelock #2000 Case JonPaul 'Bravo' bow
Bobelock Color Choices :
$3,550
RM150-9 Spirocore Tungsten C & G, with Larsen D & A Bobelock #2000 Case JonPaul 'Bravo' bow
Bobelock Color Choices :
$3,550

Order Emile Gillet Cellos here:

RM300-1 Spirocore Tungsten C & G, with Larsen D & A

Customers and choose any string combinations or brands at no additional cost.

 

Janson fiberglass cello case Without Bow
Janson Case Colors :
$3,110
 

 

RM300-2 Spirocore Tungsten C & G, with Larsen D & A

Customers and choose any string combinations or brands at no additional cost.

 
Bobelock #2000 Case Without Bow  
Bobelock Color Choices :
$3,455
RM300-3 Spirocore Tungsten C & G, with Larsen D & A

Customers and choose any string combinations or brands at no additional cost.

Janson fiberglass cello case JonPaul 'Bravo' bow  
Janson Case Colors :
$3,410
RM300-4 Spirocore Tungsten C & G, with Larsen D & A

Customers and choose any string combinations or brands at no additional cost.

Bobelock #2000 Case JonPaul 'Bravo bow  
Bobelock Color Choices :
$3,550

Please go to our main String Emporium cello pages so that you can see more detailed information and photos.  Need help?  Feel free to call us, 800-600-2689 (480-785-5491). 

Here's helpful information for customers unsure about which cello strings would best suit their needs and more related links: