#5stringcello

[iljagrawertviolinmaker]

5 String Studio Cello - Hybrid Baroque & Modern – Spruce/Maple – Larsen Strings – C-G-D-A-E Tuning

Overview Presenting a remarkable 2025 instrument from the workshop of Ilja Grawert, violin maker: a 5-string studio cello designed to bridge two worlds. Whether you perform historical baroque repertoire with gut strings or demand a modern concert setup, this cello delivers exceptional versatility without compromise. Materials & Craftsmanship - Top: Northern hemisphere spruce, fine grain - Back & ribs: Northern hemisphere maple, fine grain, featuring a beautiful baroque-style drawing - Varnish: Elegant antiqued finish – aged appearance, fully protective - Fingerboard: Wider than standard to comfortably accommodate the fifth string Tuning & Stringing (Current Setup) - Tuning: C – G – D – A – E (traditional cello range plus a high E string) - Strings installed: Larsen strings, including the Larsen cello E string – brilliant, responsive, and stable - Alternate tunings possible: - F – C – G – D – A (extended lower range) - Tuning in fourths (custom order) Sound & Playability - Tonal character: Great power and carrying capacity, yet warm and vocal – not harsh or brittle - Versatility: - With gut strings → authentic baroque cello piccolo or five-string violoncello - With current Larsen strings → modern soloist and chamber music instrument - Response: Even across all five strings, no weak spots due to the wider fingerboard design Who Is This For? - Baroque cellists seeking a period-authentic 5-string instrument - Modern cellists exploring extended range (E string for melodic top lines) - Improvisers, folk, or jazz cellists wanting flexible tuning options - Collectors of contemporary maker instruments (Ilja Grawert, 2025) Condition New, 2025 build. Fully set up and play-tested. What’s Included - 5-string cello by Ilja Grawert (2025) - Larsen strings (including Larsen E) – currently installed - (Optional: add baroque gut string set at extra cost) Read the full article

[willhurdstrings]

I had the privilege of recently performing two of my very first concerts featuring #violoncellodaspalla While I have no more performances currently scheduled, I anticipate #cellosuite no 6 by #jsbach will be a staple in future concerts since it was specifically composed for a #5stringcello and it’s probably my favorite piece in the world that I play as a #soloist ! I created this review plan for myself so I can keep this important piece in shape while allowing myself time to work on other repertoire. There are 7 days in the week and 6 movements in the suite. I assigned one movement for each day with the longest and most complicated movement, the prelude, receiving 2 days. My intention is to, at a minimum, spend a few minutes each day on the assigned movement. This plan will only take a few minutes per day to implement and allow me to play this piece again with no more than a week or so notice in advance. #practiceplan #practicemakesprogress #practicemakesperformance #cellopractice #practiceroom #dailypractice #timemanagementtips #timemanagementskills #cellomusic #cellosolo #cellosoloist #cellotime #celloist #suzukiteacher #suzukiviolinteacher #musiceducatorlife #musicianslifestyle #musicislife #bachcellosuites #bachcello (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CME7jiRA_2L/?igshid=gnpv88sb37rf

[ctcavazos]

Introducing the newest member to my instrument family, the 5 string NS Deign electric cello! Still getting use to intonation and that high e string, but loving it. The signal is going straight to the phone and distorts the sound a bit. It sounds way better through an amp! #electriccello #nsdesign #looping #originalmusic #improvising #5stringcello