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Georgio Martini

sku Product SKU:  16980

USD 0.0000

Scrollavezza & Zanre Workshop

sku Product SKU:  18830

Elise Scrollavezza and Andrea Zanre create fine instruments in their workshop as well as teaching in the violin making school founded by Elisa's father Renato. This fine cello was made under their direction. The sound is refined with a big lower end.

USD 0.0000

Davide Pizzolato *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23544

The Davide Pizzolato cellos are made in Daniele Tonarelli’s Cremona workshop under his direct supervision. This beautifully made cello has an excellent tone suitable for an advanced student or professional cellist.

USD 0.0000

Otto Schenk *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23532

After a four year apprenticeship in Bern, Otto Schenk came to the U.S. and worked with Hans Weisshaar in Los Angeles for four years and then in New York with Jacques Français four more years before returning to Bern where he set up his own workshop. Over the years he has won numerous awards at major competitions.

USD 0.0000

Louis Cabasse

sku Product SKU:  23533

As a member of a large family of violin makers, Louis (Isadore) Cabasse studied with his father Charles and with J.B.Vuillaume in Paris. He was especially noted for his cellos.

USD 0.0000

Jay Ifshin

sku Product SKU:  22967

USD 0.0000

Elisa Scrollavezza

sku Product SKU:  15572

Elisa’s father Renato founded the famous violin making school in Parma so she was deeply involved in the world of violin making from childhood. In 2002, Elisa formed a partnership with Andrea Zanrè, also a Scrollavezza student. In their workshop in the historic center of Parma, they concentrate on making new instruments along with training the next generation of violin makers.

USD 0.0000

Gary Vessel

sku Product SKU:  14249

Gary grew up in the Bay Area and with the help of Boyd Poulson, went to the Violin Making School of America, enrolling at the young age of 17. He then went to Germany to perfect his skills working with a number of makers, returning in 1990. After working with Rafael Carrabba in Seattle, he opened his own shop in Salt Lake. He is highly respected for his excellent work. This would be a great choice for ensemble playing.

USD 0.0000

Thomas Hoyer

sku Product SKU:  22521

The Hoyer family of violin makers goes all the way back to the 1750's. After the second world war, the family moved from Schoenbach in Bohemia to Bubenreuth. Thomas studied with his father Georg Hoyer and received his Master's Certificate from the Mittenwald violin making school in 1998. The back and ribs of this cello are crafted from pearwood.

USD 0.0000

Fine Old Composite Cello *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20420

We don't know the makers of this cello, but it has an amazing antique sound with excellent projection. It would be a great choice for a soloist.

USD 0.0000

Thomas Hoyer

sku Product SKU:  23029

USD 0.0000

Heinrich Gill *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  13004

Dating back to 1952, the firm of Heinrich Gill was acquired by violin maker Bernd Dimbath in 1990. Bernd studied with makers in Berlin as well as the violin making school in Mittenwald. Over the last 32 years the Gill violins, violas and cellos have become some of the finest string instruments made in Germany. The model 394 is one of their finest quality cellos.

USD 0.0000

Old German *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20283

USD 0.0000

Hawkes & Son *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23208

USD 0.0000

Alberto Soria

sku Product SKU:  24084

Although Mexico is not known as a center of violin making, there are some excellent Mexican makers. Among them is Alberto Soria. From a musical family, Alberto studied at the Lutherie school of the Institute of Fine Arts. He then went to Australia and worked with Benedict Puglisi for two years. This lovely cello represents an excellent value in a beautifully made and attractive instrument.

USD 0.0000

modele d'apres J.B.Vuillaume

sku Product SKU:  8754

Mirecourt, France has a centuries old tradition of violin fine making and today the Aubert workshop is carrying on that tradition. Aubert's workshop creates fine violins, violas and cellos of exceptionally high quality. This fine cello is modeled after the work of the great Jean Baptiste Vuillaume of Paris.

USD 0.0000

Jay Haide J.B. Vuillaume Model with European Wood

sku Product SKU:  303VCEL

The elegant style of Vuillaume’s instruments has inspired us to create a new model in his honor. Using European wood, the violins are based on his Guarneri model violin, the cello on his Strad pattern. The varnish imitates his unique lustrous golden hue. The tone is powerful, easily producing colors from the entire spectrum.

See www.jayhaide.com for further information on our Jay Haide instruments.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

USD 0.0000

Jay Haide l'ancienne Special Model with European Wood

sku Product SKU:  303CEL

Our l'ancienne Special Model instruments are made with aged European tonewood producing a beautifully layered, rich sonority, whose depth and color is brought to life by its powerful resonance. They are handmade in our workshop by expert luthiers. 

The delicate flaming of the maple on the back of each instrument accentuates the richness and complexity of the auburn shades of our proprietary varnish carefully applied and beautifully antiqued giving each instrument the patina of age, so desired by both musicians and connoisseurs. They are as beautiful tonally as they are visually.

The Special Model cellos are available in the Strad model, Ruggieri model, or the wider bodied Montagnana model.

USD 0.0000

C.G. Stewart *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  13255

For many years, C.G.Stewart was a cellist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic. As a maker, he naturally specialized in cellos, working into the late 1930's. This interesting cello has a charming warm sound and would be an especially good choice for chamber music.

USD 0.0000

Robert W. Miller

sku Product SKU:  22189

Starting in the early 1970’s Robert Miller made almost 100 violins, violas and cellos. He was awarded a gold medal at the Violin Society of America in 1978.

USD 0.0000

Christo Georgiev

sku Product SKU:  19486

USD 0.0000

Ernst Heinrich Roth

sku Product SKU:  20884

The Ernst Heinrich Roth workshop may be one of the most famous in German violin making. It was established first in Markneukirchen and then in the early 1950s in Bubenreuth, West Germany. This is an exceptionally beautiful example of their best work with an especially nice golden varnish. It has a crisp upper register and a deep lower end.

USD 0.0000

Jay Haide l'ancienne Statue Model with European Wood

sku Product SKU:  303SCEL

This special Statue Model represents an excellent alternative to our Special Model European wood cellos. The European wood used for this model was chosen for its tonal qualities and is offered at an ideal price point. The cellos project with rich warmth and great power.

Our Statue cellos are available in the Strad model, Ruggieri model, or the wider bodied Montagnana model.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments.

USD 0.0000

Jay Haide l'ancienne Standard Model with Asian Wood

sku Product SKU:  301CEL

All Jay Haide cellos are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in instruments costing much more. Jay Haide cellos are now available in five models. The Model J.H. and 101 are excellent choices for beginning or intermediate players. The Model 104 and á l'ancienne are made by more senior violin makers with finer quality aged wood for musicians requiring the best tone quality.

The Jay Haide á l'ancienne cellos are brought to you after years of development. The varnish is a new formulation, carefully applied and beautifully antiqued giving each instrument the patina of age, so desired by both musicians and connoisseurs. They are as beautiful tonally as they are visually. The Jay Haide á l'ancienne has been designed for the advanced student and professional who needs an instrument that will compliment and enhance their artistic style. We are currently offering the ancienne model in Strad, Montagnana, and Ruggeri patterns.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

USD 0.0000

Georgio Martini
16980

Scrollavezza & Zanre Workshop
18830

Elise Scrollavezza and Andrea Zanre create fine instruments in their workshop as well as teaching in the violin making school founded by Elisa's father Renato. This fine cello was made under their direction. The sound is refined with a big lower end.

Davide Pizzolato *SOLD*
23544

The Davide Pizzolato cellos are made in Daniele Tonarelli’s Cremona workshop under his direct supervision. This beautifully made cello has an excellent tone suitable for an advanced student or professional cellist.

Otto Schenk *SOLD*
23532

After a four year apprenticeship in Bern, Otto Schenk came to the U.S. and worked with Hans Weisshaar in Los Angeles for four years and then in New York with Jacques Français four more years before returning to Bern where he set up his own workshop. Over the years he has won numerous awards at major competitions.

Louis Cabasse
23533

As a member of a large family of violin makers, Louis (Isadore) Cabasse studied with his father Charles and with J.B.Vuillaume in Paris. He was especially noted for his cellos.

Jay Ifshin
22967

Elisa Scrollavezza
15572

Elisa’s father Renato founded the famous violin making school in Parma so she was deeply involved in the world of violin making from childhood. In 2002, Elisa formed a partnership with Andrea Zanrè, also a Scrollavezza student. In their workshop in the historic center of Parma, they concentrate on making new instruments along with training the next generation of violin makers.

Gary Vessel
14249

Gary grew up in the Bay Area and with the help of Boyd Poulson, went to the Violin Making School of America, enrolling at the young age of 17. He then went to Germany to perfect his skills working with a number of makers, returning in 1990. After working with Rafael Carrabba in Seattle, he opened his own shop in Salt Lake. He is highly respected for his excellent work. This would be a great choice for ensemble playing.

Thomas Hoyer
22521

The Hoyer family of violin makers goes all the way back to the 1750's. After the second world war, the family moved from Schoenbach in Bohemia to Bubenreuth. Thomas studied with his father Georg Hoyer and received his Master's Certificate from the Mittenwald violin making school in 1998. The back and ribs of this cello are crafted from pearwood.

Fine Old Composite Cello *SOLD*
20420

We don't know the makers of this cello, but it has an amazing antique sound with excellent projection. It would be a great choice for a soloist.

Thomas Hoyer
23029

Heinrich Gill *SOLD*
13004

Dating back to 1952, the firm of Heinrich Gill was acquired by violin maker Bernd Dimbath in 1990. Bernd studied with makers in Berlin as well as the violin making school in Mittenwald. Over the last 32 years the Gill violins, violas and cellos have become some of the finest string instruments made in Germany. The model 394 is one of their finest quality cellos.

Old German *SOLD*
20283

Hawkes & Son *SOLD*
23208

Alberto Soria
24084

Although Mexico is not known as a center of violin making, there are some excellent Mexican makers. Among them is Alberto Soria. From a musical family, Alberto studied at the Lutherie school of the Institute of Fine Arts. He then went to Australia and worked with Benedict Puglisi for two years. This lovely cello represents an excellent value in a beautifully made and attractive instrument.

modele d'apres J.B.Vuillaume
8754

Mirecourt, France has a centuries old tradition of violin fine making and today the Aubert workshop is carrying on that tradition. Aubert's workshop creates fine violins, violas and cellos of exceptionally high quality. This fine cello is modeled after the work of the great Jean Baptiste Vuillaume of Paris.

Jay Haide J.B. Vuillaume Model with European Wood
303VCEL

The elegant style of Vuillaume’s instruments has inspired us to create a new model in his honor. Using European wood, the violins are based on his Guarneri model violin, the cello on his Strad pattern. The varnish imitates his unique lustrous golden hue. The tone is powerful, easily producing colors from the entire spectrum.

See www.jayhaide.com for further information on our Jay Haide instruments.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

Jay Haide l'ancienne Special Model with European Wood
303CEL

Our l'ancienne Special Model instruments are made with aged European tonewood producing a beautifully layered, rich sonority, whose depth and color is brought to life by its powerful resonance. They are handmade in our workshop by expert luthiers. 

The delicate flaming of the maple on the back of each instrument accentuates the richness and complexity of the auburn shades of our proprietary varnish carefully applied and beautifully antiqued giving each instrument the patina of age, so desired by both musicians and connoisseurs. They are as beautiful tonally as they are visually.

The Special Model cellos are available in the Strad model, Ruggieri model, or the wider bodied Montagnana model.

C.G. Stewart *SOLD*
13255

For many years, C.G.Stewart was a cellist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic. As a maker, he naturally specialized in cellos, working into the late 1930's. This interesting cello has a charming warm sound and would be an especially good choice for chamber music.

Robert W. Miller
22189

Starting in the early 1970’s Robert Miller made almost 100 violins, violas and cellos. He was awarded a gold medal at the Violin Society of America in 1978.

Christo Georgiev
19486

Ernst Heinrich Roth
20884

The Ernst Heinrich Roth workshop may be one of the most famous in German violin making. It was established first in Markneukirchen and then in the early 1950s in Bubenreuth, West Germany. This is an exceptionally beautiful example of their best work with an especially nice golden varnish. It has a crisp upper register and a deep lower end.

Jay Haide l'ancienne Statue Model with European Wood
303SCEL

This special Statue Model represents an excellent alternative to our Special Model European wood cellos. The European wood used for this model was chosen for its tonal qualities and is offered at an ideal price point. The cellos project with rich warmth and great power.

Our Statue cellos are available in the Strad model, Ruggieri model, or the wider bodied Montagnana model.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments.

Jay Haide l'ancienne Standard Model with Asian Wood
301CEL

All Jay Haide cellos are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in instruments costing much more. Jay Haide cellos are now available in five models. The Model J.H. and 101 are excellent choices for beginning or intermediate players. The Model 104 and á l'ancienne are made by more senior violin makers with finer quality aged wood for musicians requiring the best tone quality.

The Jay Haide á l'ancienne cellos are brought to you after years of development. The varnish is a new formulation, carefully applied and beautifully antiqued giving each instrument the patina of age, so desired by both musicians and connoisseurs. They are as beautiful tonally as they are visually. The Jay Haide á l'ancienne has been designed for the advanced student and professional who needs an instrument that will compliment and enhance their artistic style. We are currently offering the ancienne model in Strad, Montagnana, and Ruggeri patterns.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

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