Engineering
Engineering
The
celloGard Model One was invented by Bob Ng - a Berkeley, California cellist - who spent more than 2 years building over 100 prototypes, while testing a wide variety of materials, shapes, dimensions and mechanisms, before finally settling on its final design.
Fred Goodman, a senior product designer and mechanical engineer, then used state-of-the-art solid modelling technology and a lifetime of product development experience to refine the design and adapt it to modern industrial materials and manufacturing techniques.
Our second product, the
celloGard Foldable
is a significantly more complex assembly that was developed using the latest, 3D printing technologies. It also involved hundreds of design iterations and took an additional 18 months of engineering development.
Both products offer a simple, attractive and highly-effective solution to an age-old problem faced by all cellists.
In recognition of its innovative concept and design, celloGard
has been awarded Patent #10,347,225 by the US Patent and Trademark Office.
My son loves this practical item. We have little ones running around. This gives him peace of mind!
- R. B.
I actually just had a client knock over his cello and put a sound post crack in the top. Really painful because it was in totally clean condition before this. I wish he had had the celloGard.
- Julian Hersh
Darnton and Hersh Fine Violins
A viola player decided to jump over it (my cello). And didn't clear it . . .
- Emily Harding UK
Great invention - their motto “Be safe not sorry” is very apt.
- Jeffrey S. Pennsylvania
Short breaks and perhaps laziness lead me to almost always leave my instrument right next to my chair. With the celloGard, I can leave my instrument out and take my break without having to worry about someone having knocked it over in the mean time. As a bonus, it is a very professional looking device.
- C. H. Los Angeles
Love the concept! There are two other cellists who travel to my house each week for two hours of play. I supply the instruments, music and now the celloGards.
- K. M, Iowa
I love my foldable cellogard! I use it everyday to keep my cello safe and protected from falling during my practices. ❤️
- Robert C.
Imagine my trauma when a gust of wind blew in and tipped over my Guarneri, cracking the top of the cello. If only I'd had a celloGard! It's a simple, effective invention - low-cost insurance against sudden accidents.
- Paul Katz
Cleveland Quartet, New England Conservatory of Music
It (celloGard) would have saved my instrument this spring! . . . such a nice idea, and it works just great! To make the cello fall, you would need to push it really hard!
- Mathias Jorgensen
Professor of Cello
Feldkirch, Austria
It fits perfectly with my cello.
Thank you very much for such a nice product.
- Suripol K. Bangkok
After a bad accident at our last concert, celloGards are now mandatory for the cello section of our youth orchestra. No more tears. Great product!
- M. W. Berkeley
I’m working with the Opera at the moment and in a pit where everyone leaves their cello in breaks it’s good to know it’s safe.
- G. S. London
“Great invention - their motto “Be safe not sorry” is very apt.”
- Jeffrey S. PA
“Cute gadget. Looks exactly as described. I'm using it in my studio, but I'm sure it would be handy in a school rehearsal room.”
- Carol G.
I’ve been using your cellogard stand for months and it is indispensable. I’m a multi-instrumentalist (mandolin, violin, cello) so I’m changing instruments throughout a set and I love feeling the security of placing the cello in the guard.
- Larry M. Los Angeles
I’d considered buying a stand but they seemed cumbersome – and then I found the celloGard Foldable. This is the perfect accessory for my practice. It’s really well made, sturdy and simple to use and keeps my cello reassuringly safe during breaks. Thanks celloGard for creating such an innovative product – perfect for its purpose!
- Sharon Thomas, UK
I wish I had this stand before my cat tried to climb down off my student cello via the bridge tipping it and sending to flying to the floor from a 1 meter shelf. The cat was totally fine, but one tuning peg got broken and the cello got 2 harsh marks on the ribs. This item should prevent this from happening again. It's very light, padded and fits snugly but still is easy to insert the cello into without holding the stand with my hands.
-Adski UK
I and other cellists in my current and past circles have all witnessed / been victim of accidental cello tipping events.... so I thought I'd give it a try. Handling / examining the celloGard gave a very satisfactory sense of being an easy functioning quality and durable product. It's obviously not cheap thin plastic. The little carrying case was a surprise addition to the order, and it too exhibits quality beyond just a cheap thin cover. Very favorably impressed with all aspects of the order / delivery process and first review of the product.
– L. Anderson, Alaska
At the students' recital, the cellogards were used by a bunch of cellos stored on their sides on a small stage. It gave us a secure feeling knowing that they wouldn’t be knocked over. This is the perfect use for the CG’s!!
- Rob Shaffer Berkeley
I love my celloGard. I now feel confident that my Cello is safe while I’m away from it. It works very well for my full sized Cello. Thank you for your quick response. Next up—yellow or red covers for my celloGard.
- Matt A. Texas
My cello fit perfectly! It's case fits perfectly in a back pocket on the upper portion of my cello case too. I'm a happy camper!
-Donna P. New York
The CelloGard is for our son who is 13 y/o, in his 5th year learning cello. He is involved in youth orchestra and solo playing for church. Plays string duet and chamber music with his sister and friends frequently.
- Jennie L. Sacramento, CA
It’s a high quality product and I love the choice of color sleeves as well as the protective case provided.
- Brittany L. Georgia
The celloGard Foldable should be recommended to every cellist who leaves their unguarded cello on its side during rehearsals. Compact and useful.
- Roger Ramsey, UK
Since I have several cellos, I needed a few inexpensive cello stands, I bought 2 of these here. They are great, look good, are light and fulfill their function so that the cellos do not fall over on the floor (even with 2 pets, a dog and a cat), as long as you pay attention to the correct fit, i.e. put the cello in exactly the right place, as shown on the CelloGard user manual. I am satisfied, a great and very cheap solution. I can recommend this without reservation. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Monmarthe Germany
