The Triple Guitars have a total range of 27 notes and are used for Chord Strumming, Low Harmony and Low Melody. They consist of three drums with 14 inch skirts and have a somewhat percussive attack.
The Triple Cellos have a total range of 27 notes and are used for Arpeggios, Strumming, Low Harmony, Bass reinforcement and Low Melody. They consist of three drums with 27 inch skirts and are less percussive than the Triple Guitars. The Cellos "fatten up" the overall sound of a steel orchestra.