Fine and characteristic cello by Honor Derazey 1855. Honor (Jean-Joseph) Derazey, Violin maker (1794 1883) Honor Derazey trained in Mirecourt and then worked for various makers in Paris, including J.B. Vuillaume between 1830 and 1839. He returned to...
Fine cello by William Forster III, with John Dilworth certificate. William Forster III was third in a line of important London violin makers, he made his first instrument in 1779 and worked alongside his father from that time onward. Under his tenure,...
A fine and superb sounding English cello from the workshops of Joseph Hill, London c.1780. Born in 1715, Joseph Hill was the first of the great Hill family of makers, restorers, and experts. The earliest known label dates from 1753 and gives his address...
HILL, Lockey Born 1756, Worked London, UK, died 1796 Fourth son and pupil of Joseph Hill (I), above. He worked in Cheapside c.1774-1777, Shoreditch c.1778, and Islington from c.1780. In 1795 he was arrested and tried for horse stealing, a capital offence....
Cello By James Holder, Paris 1931 Thomas James Holder was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1874, son and pupil of his father Thomas Jacques Holder, who was held in high regard similar to Voller brothers. Thomas James went to Paris in 1913 opening his workshop...
The back in two pieces of maple of very faint medium curl, the ribs of medium curl. The pegbox and scroll of plain maple. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain. The varnish of a warm amber orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Length of...
The one-piece back of slab cut poplar, ribs similar, the neck of maple of medium curl, the pegbox and scroll are of beech. The two-piece front of spruce of medium-broad grain. The antiqued varnish of a rich orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Labelled...
Cello By Charles Quenoil, Paris 1925 no.607 Charles Quenoil born 1878 Mirecourt, died 1952 Igny France. He trained with Victor Audinot and worked for Charles Brugre in Paris from 1894. Established independently at 8 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis and from...
The two-piece back of maple of light medium-fine curl ascending across the back from the centre joint. The ribs, pegbox and scroll similar. The front in two pieces of spruce of fine grain, showing 'bears claw' figure. The varnish of a warm amber orange-brown...
The back in two pieces of maple of irregular medium curl ascending across the back from the centre joint in the mid to upper half and running horizontally in the lower half. The ribs, pegbox and scroll of medium curl. The front in two pieces of spruce...
The back in two pieces of maple of strong medium curl descending across the back from the centre joint. 'DR' in ink on the button. The ribs, pegbox and scroll are similar. The front in two pieces of spruce of fine grain. The varnish of a light amber yellow-brown...
The two piece back of maple of strong medium curl descending across the back from the centre joint. The ribs, pegbox and scroll similar. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks. The varnish of a rich...
The back in two pieces of maple of strong medium curl running horizontally across the back from the centre joint. The ribs similar, the peg box and scroll of plain maple set with boxwood old English style pegs. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium...
Inscribed internally on the upper front in ink 'Thos Kennedy...'. Has its original neck reset to modern. The two piece back of maple of light medium-fine curl running horizontally across the back from the joint, the ribs similar, the pegbox and scroll...
Christian Urbita Cello 1993. Based on models of the 17th Century, Andreas Guarnarius & Montagnana's Sleeping Beauty Christian Urbitastudied science (physics, chemistry and technology) at the University Paul Sabatier in Toulouse. His long-standing...
Cello based on Montagnana 1740. The comfortably sized model has plenty of breadths giving a rich colourful and full-bodied response, with projection through the range. This instrument has been praised by prominent UK orchestra principals and professors....
Two piece back of maple of medium curl running horizontally across the back from the joint, the ribs, pegbox and scroll of similar curl. The two piece front of spruce of medium-fine grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks. The varnish of an...
2pc bk med -fine gr broadening towards flanks. 2pc back med curl horiz acr fl. R&S of sim. Unlabelled. String length 682mm Varnish of honey brown colour on yellow ground. Length of back- 747mm Width upper bout- 342mm Width middle bout- 241mm Width...
The two-piece back of maple of fine curl ascending across the back from the centre joint. The ribs, pegbox and scroll similar. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium-fine grain. The varnish of a warm amber orange-brown colour on a yellow ground....
The two-piece back of medium-strong curl. The ribs and scroll are of similar curl. The two-piece front of medium-strong curl broadening slightly at the flanks. Unlabelled. Varnish of light golden brown colour Length of back - 760mm Width upper...
The back in two pieces of maple of broad quilted maple descending across the back from the centre joint, the ribs, pegbox and scroll similar. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain. The oil varnish of a rich red-orange colour on a golden-amber...
Jrme Thibouville-Lamy Firm Bow maker / Violin maker (. 1857 1968) The largest of the great Mirecourt instrument making firms. In 1957 Jrme Thibouville joined forces with Charles Buthod and Charles-Claude Husson to form Husson-Buthod-Thibouville. When...
The two-piece back of maple of medium-fine curl descending from the centre joint, the ribs similar. The pegbox and scroll of medium curl maple. The front in two pieces of spruce of fine grain. Rich dark brown varnish. Length of back- 770mm Width upper...
The back in two pieces of maple of light-medium curl running horizontally across the back from the centre joint, the ribs, pegbox and scroll similar. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain. The varnish of a medium warm orange-brown colour on...
The two-piece back of maple of light medium-fine curl running horizontally across the back from the centre joint. The ribs of mixed somewhat less pronounced curl. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain. The varnish of a warm amber-yellow color...
Two pieces back of maple of strong medium curl slightly descending across the back from the joint, the ribs of similar curl, the pegbox and scroll light medium-broad curl. The two-piece front of pine of broad grain in the centre broadening towards the...
The two-piece back of maple of medium-fine curl running horizontally across the back from the joint, the ribs similar although somewhat less pronounced, the pegbox and scroll of plain wood. The two-piece front of spruce of medium grain. The varnish of...
. Labelled Simone Fernando Sacconi, Fece in Roma anno 1933. Belly of medium grain spruce, back of a slightly flamed maple, ribs and neck similar. Rich red-brown varnish, some wear on the upper treble ribs. Length of back - 740mm, Width upper bout - 315mm,...
BLAHOWETZ, Joseph Born 1857, died 1909 Markneukirchen Germany. Father of Willy Blahowetz. Blahowetz is well known in Germany but relatively unknown in the UK. The two-piece front of spruce of medium grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks. The...
The two-piece back of maple of fine curl ascending across the back from the centre joint. The ribs, pegbox and scroll similar although of somewhat less pronounced curl. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain. The varnish of a rich orange-brown...
The back in two pieces of maple of light-medium curl descending across the back from the centre joint. The ribs, pegbox and scroll of virtually plain maple. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain. The varnish of an amber orange-brown colour...
The two-piece back of maple of medium curl ascending across the back from the centre joint. The ribs, pegbox and scroll similar. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain. The varnish of a warm amber yellow colour on a yellow ground. Labelled...
William Piper (Bill)is a master violinmaker who has been making instruments all his working life. Over50 years he has made and sold 600 Violins, Violas and Cellos. His workshop is a hive of activity building bespoke violins, violas and cellos,...
The back in two pieces of maple of fine curl running horizontally across the back from the centre joint. The ribs of less pronounced medium curl, the pegbox and scroll similar to the back. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain in the centre...
English Cello by Robert Bailey A fine Cello. The two-piece back of maple of medium curl descendingacross the back from the centre joint, the ribs, peg box and scroll of similar curl. The table in two pieces of spruce of medium-finegrain in the centre...
Bridge Draco 4 String Cello Tuned to CGDA the Draco is an easy transition from an acoustic cello, with the benefits of low volume for practice, and high volume for performance with no feedback! Select any colour to browse the detailed pictures and descriptions...
B&N C grade cello This cello is hand-carved and made by Beijing luthiers with excellent attention to detail. The spruce top has a fine even grain and the maple used for the back and ribs is nicely flamed giving the instrument a superb appearance and...
The Westbury Cello by Eastman Strings Maple and spruce body This Westbury Cello has a figured maple body with a solid spruce top giving this cello a resonant sound and splendid response, ideal for student and intermediate players. Handmade using these...
The Primavera 200 Student Cello Outfit From Eastman Strings (VC100), the Primavera 200 Cello is recognised as the outstanding instrument in its class. Not only beautifully crafted but also offering a powerful tone & projection. The pegs can be re-shaped...
The Primavera 100 Student Cello Outfit An exceptional instrument designed & produced for the education market. The Primavera 100 is supplied with both an ebony fingerboard & pegs for a long service life & a padded case with rucksack straps...
Primavera 90 Cello Outfit The Primavera 90 Cello Outfit is a perfect entry level student instrument, coming complete with padded hi-visibility bag and bow. The Cello is hand carved using hand-picked maple and spruce with inlaid purfling around the body...
Gamut Cello Strings Set Gauge Light Light+ Medium Medium+ Heavy Heavy+ a-1 1.18mm 1.20mm 1.22mm 1.24mm .1.26mm 1.28mm d-2 1.50mm 1.52mm 1.54mm 1.56mm 1.58mm 1.60mm G-3 1.26mm .1.28mm 1.30mm 1.32mm 1.34mm 1.36mm C-4 1.64mm 1.66mm 1.68mm 1.70mm 1.72mm 1.74mm...
Toro Baroque Cello Strings Harmonic Natural Gut Strings for Music Ancient and Modern The Toro family, from the city of Salle, province of Pescara in the region of Abruzzo, Italy, has been manufacturing high quality gut strings since 1965. Today, these...
Aquila Cello Strings Standard Set a, d plain gut, G, C silver wound on gut (option Venice gut G, C). We stock many more gauges than can be listed, if you require a different gauge please contact us. BAROQUE CELLO STRINGS(CALCULATED FOR A PITCH STANDARD...
Dlugolecki Cello Strings Damian Dlugolecki enjoys an international reputation as a designer and craftsman of the highest quality gut strings for renaissance, baroque, classical and modern performance. His innovative designs are based on historical practices...
Chorda Cello Strings Authentic strings for baroque instruments typical sound for baroque instruments The Chorda A- and D-strings are of plain sheep gut. The G- and C-strings are wound with a silver-plated copper wire and are unpolished. a brilliant and...
CHD Gut Cello Strings Plain gut strings for baroque cello recommended in the following gauges: A1 string: 1.04 / 1.09 D2 string:1.42 / 1.50 The name CHD stands for tradition. The ancestors of the current owner, J. DIETER HOPF luthier,lived in Klingenthal...
Aquila Italian Historical gut Strings HV GUT (VARNISHED GUT STRINGS) INTRODUCTION The origin of the employment of gut to make musical strings is lost in the mists of time. Along the centuries manufacturing techniques were gradually refined until they...