Should I get a hard case for my cello?

Despite how careful you may be with your cello, it’s likely to get injured or broken if you don’t protect it well. A soft cello case may protect the cello from some scratches, but protection from anything more severe requires a hard cello case.

How much does a cello case cost?

The result is a cello case that is almost as protective as carbon fiber, but much more temperature-resistant. The weight is relatively low, about 8.5 lbs. And the cases are around $1200.

How do I choose a cello case?

Cello cases come in all sizes, models, and styles. But there are 4 core elements you should be looking for in any case: protection, durability, temperature-resistance, and lightness.

What is the lightest cello case?

Carbon fiber cello cases are some of the lightest and most protective cello cases in the world.

How heavy is a cello case?

between 12 – 16 lbs.
Many cello hard cases are made of fiberglass. Which usually weighs between 12 – 16 lbs. More advanced cello cases weigh 8 – 10 lbs. With some of the lightest cello cases weighing less than 6 lbs.

How much does it cost to bring a cello on a plane?

Your first bag (under 50 lbs) is free, but unfortunately, this will rarely cover your cello and you may be charged an oversize fees.

How do you pack a cello for air travel?

You can go the extra mile to protect your cello en route by:

1. Placing a thin piece of hard Styrofoam or similar hard, but pliable, buffer should be placed between the fingerboard and the cello body.
2. Tuning the strings down by a whole-step to decrease pressure on the bridge.

Can you check a cello on a plane?

Cellos must be checked. A customer may purchase a ticket for a musical instrument which is too fragile or bulky to be handled as checked baggage. Upright basses and guitars will not be accepted as cabin-seat baggage. Checked instruments must meet certain requirements, including being packed in a hard-shell case.

Can I fly with a cello?

How do you transport a cello in a car?

Most prefer to put the cello at a 45° angle into a car seat, either wedged behind a front seat or into the foot well of the front passenger seat. Peter Alsop shifts his front passenger seat back to get the cello case in, and then moves the seat forward again to hold it securely without the need for a seat belt.

How loud is a cello?

Results, at the average note, were as follows: violin, 85.9 db: viola, 79.5 db: cello, 76.52 db: double bass, 75.97 db. As a conclusion, it is not the biggest instrument having the greater loudness.