Cellos

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Core ConservatoryCore Conservatory

Core Conservatory

$4,000.00

The Core Conservatory instruments help musicians take their playing to the next level. Practicing, lessons, and rehearsals require a student’s commitment, and these instruments reward the extra efforts with greater range of tone and dynamics. The European spruce top imparts a focused yet sweet quality. The luthiers spend more time in carving and shaping the plates for improved acoustic response. The black-outline on the scroll chamfers and other subtle details signify better overall workmanship which make a big difference and help the players’ musical education flourish

This Advancing-level cello is made with a well-seasoned European spruce top and well-flamed maple back & sides. Ebony pegs, endpin, Despiau “C” level French bridge, composite tailpiece with integrated tuners, and D’Addario Kaplan strings. 4/4, 3/4, & 1/2 sizes available. (D’Addario Helicore strings on fractional sizes)

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August F. Kohr 565August F. Kohr 565

August F. Kohr 565

$4,500.00

The Texture of the rich, buttery varnish summons the player to draw the instrument closer for thorough inspection. As delightful as the craftsmanship and overall appearance prove to be, with skillful bowing and agile left hand, this cello truly comes to life. This model kicks everything into a higher gear, from its select, aged tonewoods to the extra detail in the arching and graduation. The Bold coloration and shading of the varnish is given extra dimension with its sophisticated texture. Fitted with Ebony Parisian eye pegs and Carbon Fiber endpin, Despiau “C” level French bridge, Glasser tailpiece with integrated tuners, and D’Addaro Kaplan Strings. 4/4 only.

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Core Select Davidov, Chinese TonewoodCore Select Davidov, Chinese Tonewood

Core Select Davidov, Chinese Tonewood

$7,500.00

Authentic Stradivari cellos are still being played by the world’s greatest cellists, and the 1712 Davidov Strad is a fine example of the B form cellos for which he is most famous. Played in concerts and recordings by Jaqueline Du Pre and then Yo-Yo Ma in the 20th century, it is named after the great 19th century Russian cellist Karl Davidov, a contemporary of Tchaikovsky. This Core Select Davidov is a beautiful reproduction crafted with special care in the archings and graduations for a brilliant, singing quality. The well-aged tonewoods are not only beautiful, but give the player a vibrant, flexible response capable of a variety of styles. Equipped with Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold strings. Body length – 755 mm; Upper Bout – 343 mm; Lower Bout – 439 mm.

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Core Select Davidov, European TonewoodCore Select Davidov, European Tonewood

Core Select Davidov, European Tonewood

$12,500.00

The Core Select CS10000 Davidov model uses European tonewoods, hand-crafted by the most experienced luthiers to achieve concert-hall power and clarity. Extra time and expertise result in optimum plate archings and graduations for a brilliant, singing quality. The meticulously finished varnish not only looks amazing, but helps give the sound an elastic, flexible quality for the most demanding performances. The 1712 Davidov Strad is a fine example of the B form cellos for which he is most famous. Played in concerts and recordings by Jaqueline Du Pre and then Yo-Yo Ma in the 20th century, it is named after the great 19th century Russian cellist Karl Davidov, a contemporary of Tchaikovsky. Equipped with Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold strings and Akusticus tailpiece. Body length – 755 mm; Upper Bout – 343 mm; Lower Bout – 439 mm.

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