Jan Goldstein

Having been playing with my cello-bass for a week now...  I Like It!   It's true, i am an octave above where I usually live, but it sure does have a nice sound to it.  What I really wanted was a chance to learn to use a bow on an instrument I am familiar with without give up all the real estate a DB demands.   I think this is going to be really fun to bring along when we play acoustic shows.

I got my D'addario conversion strings delivered and put them on the cello today.  So far... i like it!

Thanks for the welcome and responses, guys.  Really thoughtful points.   I suspect I will probably break down and spring for those D'addario conversion strings.  I took a second look at the video you shared, Owen.  That's a pretty big sound..   Woodwind, I know you are right about learning to play in fifths is good for person.    

Hi Everyone.   I just got myself a cello that I plan to use as a bass of sorts.  D'addario sells a set of strings for this purpose, but at $150 they're a little pricey.  So I'm wondering if anyone else has experimented with a Cello and a fourths tuning solution?    Op4en to ideas here.  Peace!