I now have these variants: Cremona SC-165 (for students) and Cecilio CCO-100 (budget). Are they good? Are there any other variants?

@solectia 

In trying to be brief in my other post, I missed some points. I have been, jokingly, accused of being wordy.

I would stay away from the budget one. You will not get anywheres near the cello sound you would enjoy hearing. For me, I need to know there is a point where my cello will sound good. Why waste money on that one? If you can afford the better one, you will definitely be more inclined to play. Trust me, I have been there with cello, violin and viola. It will make learning cello that much easier. 

The lesser quality will not be easier to play or learn on. It will, however, be less enjoyable. You already play violin. I have no doubt you will enjoy playing cello, so don’t waste the money on one you will want to replace right away. There is a big difference in the sound quality and that helps with the cello. You want that deep cello sound.

If it is between the two above, only, get the Cremona AND that Fiddlerman Carbon Weave Cello Bow that I provided the link for in my post above. I use Sarturo (?) rosin with that bow. Works great. I rosin maybe every three days and I play quite a bit. But, you may prefer a different rosin. I have many brands and some work better during different times of the year and on different bows. 

I recommend the Cremona between the two, but, I highly recommend checking the Fiddlershop to see what they have to offer. If you tell them the sound, etc you want, they can help. First hand help is better than an empty face on Amazon. Plus, you have a contact right there for assistance. Their customer service is second to none, really.

I hope this additional info helps.

There are a lot of useful tips in the Learning Cello section. I created an index with a listing of links and books that I have found useful. It is in that section somewhere. If you can’t find it, post a thread in the Learning Cello asking where it is and I will get the direct link to that index for you.

Again, welcome to the site!

Keep in mind, if you want to hear the electronic cello, you need an amp and will also need it in your lesson. Personally, I would not have it as a main cello. I purchased mine for an issue I was having with my knee. I got the one with the missing right lower bout. Mine arrived undamaged. I also find vibrato more difficult on my electric, and someone else said the same thing. 

I don’t know how tall you are, also check a sizing chart. Google “cello sizing chart” and you should find one. 

I have never paid attention to those numbers Irv mentioned (sorry Irv, deaf ears here), and have never had issues. Just keep things simple, is my motto. Not sure how exactly precise you have to be with those. I just get the cello strings. 

Your violin teacher would probably be able to help you figure out the size, if (s)he plays cello, too.