Ha. I considered trying the (electric) violin when Jig's Very Patient Partner got one for themselves. Hey, I thought, I play fretless bass/electric double bass - I'm used to fingerboards. I bet it'll be easy!

No.

I didn't like the upside-downiness, the pegs, or the MASSIVE difference a very slightly misplaced finger makes. At least the cello sits where you put it and isn't QUITE so picky about where you finger it.