TalkCello - Bass Players here learning the Cello

[NotColinGrigson]

I’m actually in the opposite boat- I came to bass from the cello. Occasionally I do return to it but it’s not now my comfort zone.

 

[RandomKaren]

I saw those. Interesting.

My cello is a cheap beginners instrument - probably not worth the investment until (or if) I get something decent.

Get some peg paste if you haven't got any and you'll find the more you use the tuners the easier they get to use.

 

[devnulljp]

If you're not used to those tuning pegs they can be a pita. These are on UK eBay but I'm sure they're available in the US as well: Cello geared tuners

That looks like just what I need. Thanks

 

[mrvan]

Again - not an expert - but I believe the planetary geared tuning pegs are a simple replacement for the friction pegs you already have. I think you could even move them over to another instrument if you wanted to upgrade.