Course Outline:
In this 4 part video series, Celtic cellist Natalie Haas teaches us a Gaelic reel from Scotland’s Puirt A Beul “mouth music” tradition: Ille Bhig.
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Along with learning the reel, Natalie will teach you:
  • left-hand ornamentation and bowing ideas
  • an accompaniment focusing on rhythmic technique and chord voicings
  • the creation of bass lines

If you are interested in taking online lessons with her, you can sign up at www.stringmasters.com. 
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About Natalie Haas: Natalie is one of the most sought-after cellists playing traditional music today. She and Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser have toured as a duo for over 20 years, wowing audiences at festivals and concerts worldwide with their unique sound. Their first album together, Fire & Grace, was awarded Best Album of the Year in the Scots Trad Music Awards 2004. As a studio musician, Natalie has been a guest artist on over 75 albums, including those of Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster, Irish greats Altan, Solas, and Liz Carroll, and Americana icon Dirk Powell.

A graduate of the Juilliard School, where she studied with cellist Fred Sherry, Natalie discovered the cello at age nine. In addition to having extensive classical music training, she is accomplished in a broad array of fiddle genres. Her music journey found purpose when she fell in love with Celtic music at the Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School at age 11. Inspired and encouraged by director Fraser, she began to investigate the cello's potential for rhythmic accompaniment to fiddle tunes, and to this day, the two continue to resurrect and reinvent the cello's historic role in Scottish music.

Natalie's skills as an educator make her one of the most in demand teachers at fiddle camps across the globe. She also teaches privately, in workshops, and at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she is an active member of the traditional music scene.

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John Brasil and Horst John

$495.00 - $1,100.00

Take 15% Off all Horst John and John Brasil CELLO bows for a limited time!


Stamell Strings and Horst John:

Stamell Strings has a long history with the bowmaking firm of Horst John. Soon after we opened our doors in April of 1989, Horst John came to visit with his wife Jacy Sousa. Stamell Strings started buying Pernambuco bows from him, and the relationship continues to this day. Horst John died a few years later, and Jacy took over the company at that time. Horst John is one of the founders of The Pernambuco Conservation Initiative, a consortium of companies and Brazilian governmental departments with a mission to conserve the precious resource of Pernambuco in Brazil.


About John Brasil and Horst John Bows:


Horst John bows are silver mounted with mastadon tips, silver windings, and colorful abalone or pearl slides.


John Brasil bows are nickel mounted bows that made in the French style and come in all sizes (1/4 - 4/4).


The quality of buttons, screws, eyelets, and slides is guaranteed.


Bows priced between $495 - $1250.


For small sizes and bass bows, please contact us directly.


Contact us if you would like to arrange for a trial and for our most current offerings.
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DXKY 7lb Carbon Fiber Cello Case

$879.00
The best carbon fiber cello case for your money!
Colors currently available: Light blue (#3) Dark blue (#2) and purple (#12).  Other colors can be ordered but exact delivery date will be determined when order is placed.


This case is very strong and light is made from high quality carbon fiber material. Comes with one handle on the side, two back straps, inside pocket for accessories, high quality latches. Just over 7 lbs.


Please note: In the event where your color is not available, we will either let you choose another color or refund your purchase. 


Please contact us directly for current color choices. (800) 766 0936 or info@stamellstring.com
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#2002 4/4 Bobelock Slimline Fiberglass Cello Case - No Wheels

$515.00
Lighter, smaller, and the least expensive of all Bobelock Cello cases. Has a strong fiberglass shell (w/ high gloss finish) for durability. Only 11lbs!
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#2000 4/4 Bobelock Cello Case with Wheels

$560.00

One of our best selling cello cases! Available in both 3/4 and 4/4 sizes. They have set the standard for durability, protection and style with plenty of choices to satisfy everyone. Built using a strong Fiberglass constructed shell to provide a durable smooth high gloss finish, the Fiberglass B2000 cello case is lighter than most cello cases and at a budget price that both beginner and professional will be sure to appreciate. Fully suspended velour interior with two bowholders and accessory pocket. Shoulder strap included.


Available Sizes with Dimensions and Weight:

  • 4/4 Extra Large: Fits up to 18" lower bout (14lbs)
  • 4/4: Fits up to 17" lower bout (14lbs)
  • 3/4: Fits up to 16" lower bout (13lbs)


  1. Available Color Combinations:
  2. Apple Green/Tan
  3. Black/Wine
  4. Blue/Gray
  5. Green/Tan
  6. Ivory/Blue
  7. Orange/Blue
  8. Pink/Gray
  9. Purple/Gray
  10. Red/Gray
  11. Skyblue/Gray
  12. Yellow/Blue


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Bobelock 1010 Cello Bag

$144.00
One of the best selling soft cello bags today. Fully padded with 1 inch  foam, with many usable pockets, and covered in a nylon canvas cloth exterior. This bag offers an alternative to hard cases in providing protection and lots of easy movement under normal use conditions. Great for rentals, beginning players, weekend gigs, and short trips. Features soft nylon interior lining; backpack & shoulder straps; bow sleeves; accessory pockets; music pocket; large, non-scratch zipper.
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BAM Classic Cello Case

$709.00 - $746.00
Exterior: Anti-shock textured ABS shell. Anti-slip and anti-wear rubber patches on the bottom outer shell. Interior: Total suspension of the instrument on injected foam cushions. Elastic band to secure the end-pin during travel. Scroll and neck straps. 2 padded strips on the sides of the case, made of breathable fabric. 11.9 lbs without wheels and 12.6 lbs with wheels. ​
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BAM Newtech case

$1,185.00 - $1,301.00
Offers superior protection for your instrument while being lightweight. Includes 5 latches and 2 padded backpack straps. Available 4/4 only, with or without wheels.
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BAM Hightech 4.4

$2,032.00 $1,727.00
Ultra-light weight cello case. Fits large cello models. Shell made of the Bam Hightech technique: a triple-ply structure made of high performance materials (ABS, Airex foam, another type of ABS) ensuring outstanding protection.  8.7 lbs.
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BAM Hightech Compact 3.5

$2,032.00 $1,727.00
Ultra-light weight cello case. Shell made of the Bam Hightech technique: a triple-ply structure made of high performance materials (ABS, Airex foam, another type of ABS) ensuring outstanding protection. 7.7 lbs.
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BAM Hightech Slim 2.9

$2,690.00 $2,287.00
The BAM Hightech Slim comes with a removable accessory pouch, fitted in a dedicated space, 2 comfortable neoprene anti-slip backpack straps with security screw hooks, and two bow holders. Only 6.4 lbs!
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Musilia Cello Cases

$1,080.00 - $2,184.00

"Best products of 2010" by Strings Magazine!

Musilia cases have a much lighter weight and price than other brands in the same class, and offer a higher profit for dealers. 


This case with superb German design and performance can seriously raise the standard of super light cello case market.  Below is a list of average weight for each model. Please note that all Musilia cases are hand made and the case weights will vary.


Model M5 - 8.5lbs (M Series are for Montagnana or other very large pattern models of Cello)

Model S1 - 8lbs

Model S2 - 7.4lbs

Model S3 - 5.5lbs
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Tonareli Wheeled Fiberglass Case

$499.00
Fiberglass with a matte scratch resistant finish, wheels, two bow holders, accessory pouch, back pack straps, three permanent handles and one removable pull strap. 14 lbs.
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Eastman 305 Cello

$2,800.00

Players and teachers recognize the model 305 as an instrument with an outstanding tone and appearance.


+ Reddish brown spirit varnish

+ 765mm back length

+ Highly flamed maple back, sides and neck/ select spruce top

+ Set up by Eastman and adjusted by Stamell Strings
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Eastman 405 (Chinese)

$3,300.00

+Antique Markneukirchen style reddish brown spirit varnish

+ 765mm back length

+ Highly flamed maple back, sides, and neck/ Premium spruce top

+ Set up by Eastman and adjusted by Stamell Strings
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Martin Beck (Romanian)

$3,200.00

+ Antiqued reddish brown varnish

+760mm back length

+Flamed European maple back, sides, and neck/ solid spruce top

+Set up by Stamell Strings
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Darche Freres (Beijing)

$3,500.00

+Antiqued reddish brown varnish

+750mm back length

+Highly flamed maple back, sides, and neck/ aged spruce top

+Set up by Stamell Strings
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Michael Gerlach (German)

$3,800.00

+Deep reddish brown antiqued varnish

+755mm back length

+ Highly flamed maple back, sides, and neck/select aged spruce top

+ Set up by Stamell Strings
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Ivan Dunov Superior (Romanian)

$4,400.00

+Antiqued and shaded deep reddish brown varnish

+758mm back length

+Highly flamed maple back, sides, and neck/ fine aged spruce top

+Set up by Stamell Strings
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Jurgen Klier (German)

$4,200.00

+Antiqued and shaded golden orange brown varnish

+755 back length

+ Highly flamed maple back, sides, and neck/ select spruce top

+ Set up by Stamell Strings
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Jay Haide L’Ancienne (available at our Poughkeepsie location)

$4,950.00

 

+Shaded and antiqued reddish orange brown varnish

+ 75.0mm back length

+Highly flamed maple back, sides, and neck/ select spruce top

+Set up by Stamell Strings
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Calin Wultur (Romanian)

$5,800.00

+Shaded and antiqued orange varnish

+760mm back length

+Highly flamed maple back, sides, and neck/ seasoned spruce top

+Set up by Stamell Strings
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Ivan Dunov Master (Romanian)

$7,200.00

+Rich deep reddish brown oil varnish

+758mm back length

+Highly flamed maple back, sides, and neck/aged select spruce top

+Set up by Stamell Strings
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Ivan Dunov Workshop (Romanian)

$3,950.00

+Antiqued and shaded deep reddish brown varnish

+758mm back length

+Highly flamed maple back, sides, and neck/ fine aged spruce top

+Set up by Stamell Strings
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SNOW 400

$4,450.00
+ Two piece back made of flamed maple

+ Hand carved scroll

+ Set up by Snow Workshop
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Spirocore Cello Strings

$28.60 - $165.95

Spirocore strings have a flexible multiwire spiral rope core. They offer a longer period of musical vibration and significantly reduce inertia. Spirocore strings are equally effective when playing arco or pizzicato. They are highly responsive and long lasting. Spirocore strings, widely recognized as “the reference standard”, are renowned for their distinctive tone and playability.
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Dominant Cello Strings

$36.00 - $214.95

Dominant strings, made with a highly flexible, multi-strand synthetic core, provide the tonal warmth and feel of a gut string while being impervious to changes in humidity. The sound is soft, clear with a stable intonation and they are rich in overtones.
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Versum Cello Strings

$55.00 - $379.95

Versum strings impress with a beautiful tonal balance: a sweet top and a warm, velvety and round bottom. With their focused sound and precise and powerful intonation they give your instrument a unique personality and offer you great versatility in expression. A vast spectrum of colors and an ideal balance across all strings provide support for the cello‘s lower voice while accentuating its solo-istic opportunities.
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Helicore - Cello

$17.40 - $135.00
Scaled to fit 4/4 size cello with a playing length of 27 1/2 inches (700mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players.
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Kaplan Solutions

$27.50 - $178.00
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Prelude Cello Strings

$12.30 - $54.20

Prelude cello strings are manufactured using a solid steel core. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, they have excellent bow response. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design. Prelude is the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value.
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Evah Pirazzi - Cello

$29.00 - $255.00
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings are made with the newest manufacturing techniques and offer a focused sound, wide dynamic range, quick response and are the most intensive brilliant sounding synthetic core strings.
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Obligato - Cello

$43.00 - $262.00
Pirastro Obligato strings are based on an exclusive new core material, along with advances in manufacturing techniques, resulting in the true warmth and complex overtones of gut core strings with the stability and quick response of synthetic core strings. 
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Evah Pirazzi Gold Cello

$47.00 - $305.00
Evah Pirazzi Gold have a brilliant tone with an even, big sound from the very top of the register to the very bottom. They produce a wide range of colors and allow players to access an unparalleled range of dyanmic contrast. Having a very short break-in time and excellent tuning stability, Evah Pirazzi Gold are a perfect choice for the musician looking to explore the musical extremes of their instrument.
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Larsen - Cello

$45.00 - $293.00
Larsen cello strings are excellent, clean, clear and surprisingly rich steel-core strings featuring a big, warm sound with excellent focus and projection. 
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Magnacore and Magnicore Arioso - Cello

$59.00 - $391.00

Larsen Magnacore cello strings are the latest innovation for cellists from Larsen. Larsen Magnacore cello strings offer a wide variety of sound color from bright to dark combined with clarity and brilliance. A little brightness has been added, while retaining that Larsen roundness. Designed to work well together, these strings show excellent response in all registers.


The Magnacore® Arioso A and D strings have been developed to suit the needs of professional musicians in search of a pure and ‘singing sound’. Produced in medium tension, these strings provide an enchanting brilliance and projection combined with a wide range of sound colors for the more advanced musician.
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Jargar - Cello

$24.00 - $110.00
Jargar chromesteel strings have been a long time favorite for violinists, violists and cellists. They possess a powerful, robust tone with a bright response making it a good choice for folk style playing, or any music that uses a lot of double stops.
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