Electric Cello Protoypical Success
The prototype is done, and I’m not gonna lie, it’s pretty bad ass. I’m pleased with the results, at least for a first try. I wanted to see how putting frets on would go, and while they work, it never occurred to me how essential vibrato was to the overall sound of the cello until I was unable to use it. I’ve already gotten the ball rolling for the next version, which will use an ebony fingerboard and no frets. I learned a lot in the first run so more than likely the second attempt will be the one I use for performance.
Tags: electric cello, electro cello
April 8th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
it looks great!
I would like to hear how it sounds!
April 16th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Hey Nick!
Just kidding…
Wow! It looks awesome! I love it! too bad about the frets. But it still looks badass!
I hope to hear how it sounds soon! Just use some distortions and play some metal! who cares about vibrato!!
Hope everything’s good for you!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
that is fucking awesome. i might have to commission an electric classical guitar from you.
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Dude, just discovered your music on Pandora. Awesome.
About the cello - keep the frets! But if it messes with the vibrato, sink them in, and put a small line of clear polyurethane over them. It will keep the bad ass electric guitar look, without it messing with your fingers.
November 30th, 2009 at 9:10 am
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June 28th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
great <3