Cellos2Go, Inc.

Cellos2Go, Inc. We are the store for cellists! Call 8 am - 8 pm, email any time, showroom hours by appointment. Competitive prices, amazing value and service!

Just arrived! I'm about to try the NuBow by Rodnew Mohr, made of bamboo, after reading the accompanying product literat...
05/02/2026

Just arrived! I'm about to try the NuBow by Rodnew Mohr, made of bamboo, after reading the accompanying product literature. Things like exploring optimal tension, which apparently is a bit less with this bow. We are showing both sides of the 79g bow's tip and the 83g bow's frog. Bows are stamped and come with a declaration of bow materials for our cellists who travel internationally. As always, call or email us for the quickest response. Bows are now on our website

If you have a graduation coming up in the next few months -- or just need a new case -- we have a handful of cases at "...
04/13/2026

If you have a graduation coming up in the next few months -- or just need a new case -- we have a handful of cases at "old prices." Just these colors. The mint and orangey have wheels. The HT compact and Gewa Air do not. Just call us or [email protected] for availability and shipping details. I won't likely be checking back for comments.

If you've been here, you know we have an interesting setting and one never knows what nature is going to show you next. ...
04/03/2026

If you've been here, you know we have an interesting setting and one never knows what nature is going to show you next. Looking out the window I thought I saw a Mallard on an egg but thought that would be ridiculous. Maybe it's a mushroom or something. Then the ducks left and a goose was inspecting it. By the time I got outside, there were two white ducks, two geese and a pair of mallards and one lonely egg. Now what?

In an attempt to clear up some confusion about geared pegs ...The first picture is an actual PegHed made by Chuck Herin....
12/20/2025

In an attempt to clear up some confusion about geared pegs ...
The first picture is an actual PegHed made by Chuck Herin. Planetary or Perfection Pegs are a Knilling product. A third brand is Wittner. A few years ago I did an expose on the three and it's probably on my FB page if you dig. When someone identifies pegs as Pegheds Planetery or Pegheds Perfection Pegs, two different brands are being conflated.
It's like people looking for Rick Mooney's "Fun in Thumb" when they either want Hans Jorgen-Jensen's Fun in Thumb OR Rick Mooney's Thumb Position. Trust me, I get these requests more often than you might think so I have to send them back to clarify which they want.

The two lower pictures are not Pegheds. The heads of these pegs are plastic and you can see the seam on the head. Also, looking at the shaft you can see metal ridges. As I was changing strings on this cello, the metal was cutting the thread of the brand new string I was installing making it look like an old string. Also, on this peg I had to turn the peg 8 times to achieve one full rotation (as on a friction peg). With PegHeds you turn it 4 times.

The point is, three different brands are out there with different features, gear ratios, steel versus brass parts, click versus silent, plastic versus wood, and possibly other differences I overlooked here. So try to be sure you are recommending (or not) the product you intend. I've had people complain about a brand, send pictures or show up in person, and it's not what they believed it to be.

FYI, whether it's legitimate or not, ai bots claim they are going to ban us for questionable content if we don't "click ...
11/10/2025

FYI, whether it's legitimate or not, ai bots claim they are going to ban us for questionable content if we don't "click on the link" and I'm not doin' it. If we suddenly disappear from this social media, the business is alive and well. Maybe we'll pop up on Instagram or something. The picture is just of a favorite practice space, a Brahms sextet I want to revisit before trying to put a group together, and it turns out the handy shelf can also accommodate peanut M&Ms. That is all!

10/10/2025

What cello case is "the best"? In my opinion..The one that fits your cello with sensible clearances on all sides (and top and bottom), fits your usage now and the foreseeable future, and fits your budget. Weight limitations will limit your options. I am a fan of broad, dense pads to spread out and/or absorb energy from impact, and support under the neck and bottom blocks as they're structurally the strongest parts of the cello. Shorter pattern cellos have the option of a sling or flexible interiors. Placing the cello in the case should be done so the C peg has clearance, the bottom of the cello is suported, and all four corners fit well where the case tapers in as the corners flare out. Length of the cello, and its curves and dimensions will dictate. The answer won't be the same for everyone as cellos themselves are different. A scroll compartment that is more elongated rather than rounded will offer greater chance of the C peg clearing if your cello does have a shorter neck or shorter pattern in general. Proportions vary, and some cases are more versatile for this reason.

I have often referred to Cellos2Go as part laboratory and part petting zoo. You have the opportunity to get your hands ...
09/18/2025

I have often referred to Cellos2Go as part laboratory and part petting zoo. You have the opportunity to get your hands on things, compare, draw conclusions. This often means dispelling myths, changing expectations. It's important to enhance your awareness. It may be hearing strings on your cello versus others, endpin options in lengths and material, carbon fiber bows, heavy or light bows, pricier instruments than your own, whatever.

One thing people learn about is string ID. And interestingly, there was a post on ICS asking for string identification. Below is Exhibit A detailing all the string possibilities for Larsen, from bottom winding color, ball color, silk at the peg end, and all the variations. So if you are asking for help, make sure you know what you need to include in your photos. Sometimes that secondary color band -- which is narrow -- can be on the back side of the peg and not visible in the photo.

Merlin, my own cello, has just been restored by Damir Horvat and I couldn't be happier with the results. The main issue...
08/09/2025

Merlin, my own cello, has just been restored by Damir Horvat and I couldn't be happier with the results. The main issue was arching, but the neck projection was changed as well. Chuck Herin added Pegheds, I opted for a ConCarbo unidirectional CF tailpiece, and I'm still playing with strings and endpin options. Anyone who has waited for a restoration of this nature understands what it's like to get their baby back, and we're looking forward to the upcoming concert season.

Too Little Information (TLI) is a problem when someone says their cello is big and doesn't fit in cases. WHERE it is t...
08/01/2025

Too Little Information (TLI) is a problem when someone says their cello is big and doesn't fit in cases. WHERE it is too large matters. Some cases have fixed bottom and neck pads. Having an interior with a more open body compartment with Velcro pads may give you the space you need. If you have a Montagnana style which is not only wide in the upper bouts, but also has broad upper corners and a shorter distance between upper and lower corners, your cello will be flaring out where many cases are tapering in. That is a different issue. If the back is really curvy or the neck projection is very high, the depth at the bridge may be the problem. Or deep ribs. Also, the widest part of a cello isn't always where the widest part of the case is. One customer here had a "too big" cello so I went to the oversize cases first (Bam HT), only to find out the problem was solved with a regular size case (Gewa Air) with a more open space around the shoulders/neck to accommodate both the body length and "squareness" of the shoulders. If you have a tall scroll or long endpin hardware, that's another issue. And hearkening back to the neck, sometimes the scroll is resting against the back of the cello and the neck button isn't even resting on its suspension pad -- a problem more common with slimmer cases. If you look at a line of cases in profile, you can see all the variations. Once you isolate the problem areas, you have a better shot at which makers address it. Here's a quick drawing that shows those pesky upper corners and the distance between the upper and lower corners, but it does not address depth of ribs or depth at bridge. Lastly, always be sure to reach in the case and determine how much clearance you have at all corners, under the scroll and back. Sometimes you have to make a decision based on affordability of the case, and sacrifice something so choose wisely.

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