Paris c. 1850

Turin 1930

Milan, 1909. One of the most important makers of the early 20th Century, Romeo made many instruments for the great Leandro Bisiach as well as a number of fine instruments under his own label. He also worked with his brother Riccardo and his father. Tonally, this fine cello has a wonderful, mature sound with a deep full C string, full and even on the upper strings.

SOLD

Nice 1943. Gaggini was the nephew and student of Alberto Blanchi in Nice and took over his business in the 1930's. This exceptionally attractive cello has a rich red-brown varnish with a craquelure that many collectors find most attractive. The sound is full, rich and very responsive.

Brussels

London, 1903. In recent years, English cellos have increased in desirability, in large part because of their excellent tone. This interesting cello has an excellent tone, full, dark, and rich. It would be an especially good choice for a chamber music player. It is in superb condition.

El Cerrito, 2010. This wonderful cello won a certificate of achievement for tone at the Violin Society of America competition in Cleveland.

Cremona, 2008. Since graduating from the school of violin making in Cremona fifteen years ago, Daniele Tonarelli has distinguished himself in a number of competitions around the world. This beautifully crafted cello is in the classic modern Cremona style. The tone is even, warm and clear.

Cremona, 2010. Trabucci began studying violin at age eight and by 14, he was studying violin making at the Cremona school. He studied with Stefano Conia and Massimo Negroni, graduating at age 18. He worked with Marco Nolli for four years before setting up his own workshop. Over the years, he has won numerous awards for his work.

Modena, 2007. Last year we received our first cello from this maker and we were so impressed that we ordered more. We now have three of his cellos. This gifted young maker trained with the Scrollavezzas in Parma and worked for a number of important makers before opening his own workshop three years ago in Modena. His workmanship is elegant and superb.

Mirecourt, c early 19th. Century. This nice cello is of a slightly smaller size, but has an amazingly large, warm sound considering its size.

San Francisco, 2008. This Cremona trained maker is well-known in this area. Crafted from beautiful Italian poplar, this is an attractive and excellent sounding instrument.

Parma, 2011

Cremona, 2012
Born in Naples, Andrea graduated from the Cremona violin making school in 2000. He spent five years perfecting his skills in the workshop of Daniele Tonarelli before opening his own workshop in Cremona.

Kleinsendelbach, 2011

Cremona, 2008. Spadoni was born in Russia where he studied the cello for a number of years. Before coming to Italy he studied the restoration and preservation of fine old wood artifacts. He graduated from the Cremona School in 1999 and worked with a number of important makers before setting up his own workshop three years ago. We were so impressed with his cello at our Cremona Exhibition last hear that we decided to buy it.

Bubenreuth, 2011, E Class. Working with two acoustic scientists who analyze every detail of each instrument under the most controlled conditions. These new instruments represent a leap forward in instrument making.

Naples, 2010
Anastasio studied with Giorgio Corsini (successor to Rudolfo Fredi) in Rome and Vittorio Bellarosa in Naples before establishing his own workshop. This fine cello has a big, robust, warm tone.

Mount Pleasant, UT, 2009. We have just received two cellos from this esteemed maker who is especially renowned for his cellos (Paul is an excellent cellist). He taught at the Violin Making School of America where he trained some of the most important makers working today, including Jay Ifshin.

Salt Lake City, 1998

Bubenreuth, 2006, model 444. Several years ago, the Bernd Dimbath model 444 cello won a major prize from the German Government. Dimbath is one of the most successful makers in Germany today and his instruments are always made to the highest quality standards. This is a very beautiful cello with exceptional tonal qualities.

Bubenreuth, 2008. Model 394

Wernitzgrün, 1894

Los Angeles, 1983

Aubert workshop, Mirecourt, 2002

Eltersdorf b. Erlangen, 1973. Instruments from the Roman Teller workshop (which include the Rudolf Buchner instruments), especially those from before 1974 when Teller died, have become popular with our customers. These instruments represent an above average quality for a commercial German instrument. This cello has an excellent tone quality and is in exceptional condition.

Neumarkt, 1975

Forcheim, 2011, model 8

Forcheim, 2011, Model 21

Over the last several years, our Jay Haide cellos have become tremendously popular with teachers and students, as well as professional musicians. They represent one of the best values in a handmade cello available today. Our finest model of the Jay Haide line sells for $4,950 and is available in Stradivarius, Ruggieri, and Montagnana models.

New! The l'ancienne model cello is now available with European wood.

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Labeled "Made in Germany".

Bubenreuth, model 8225 & model 8220sp.

Cleveland, 1999

Jay Haide, Model 104. These fully handmade cellos represent an excellent value for a promising student. We usually have a good selection of these cellos, priced from $3,650.

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Jay Haide, Model 101. These fully handmade cellos represent an excellent value for a promising student. We usually have a good selection of these cellos, priced from $2,850.

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"Faszination Cello" Inglesdorf.

Alosa, from Alois Sandner

The J&H cello is one of our most affordable cello; it is totally hand made and set up here in our shop.

NEW! from Ifshin Violins. Our new budget priced cello is the latest addition to our Borceto line-up. Set up entirely in our El Cerrito workshop, this is a great cello for the beginning or intermediate cellist.

We also have an excellent selection of old and new cello bows, including several fine bows by Morgan Andersen, one of the finest and most important bow makers working today. His cello bows have been tremendously popular with professional cellists. Please see our Fine Bow page for a full listing.

We cordially invite you to come by for a visit and try any of these fine cellos and bows. We look forward to seeing you.