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Electric cello

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The electric cello is similar to a regular cello, in that it has four strings and is played with a bow. However, that’s about where the similarities end. The main means of producing sound on an electric version is completely different.

An electric cello uses electric pick-ups, much like an electric guitar. These pick-ups translate the vibration of the strings into an electronic signal, which is then passed to an external amplifier. In most cases, there is an on-board preamp which allows the musician to control the amount of signal that goes to the amplifier.

An electric cello, because it does not rely on the body of the instrument to generate sound, can be made into very unique looking designs. Some manufacturers forego the body all together, which makes the instrument just look like a long stick with strings. Other companies design their versions to look almost like a work of abstract art.

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