Cellos $5,000.00 to $10,000.00

House of Strings has had unequalled success with cellos by this outstanding Hungarian maker. Of a narrow model and handsome antiquing no other in this price range can match its massive mature power and easy nuanced response. This instrument would be an excellent choice for an advanced student or young professional. Read more…

Though labeled “Joseph Guarnerius fecit Cremona 1732 IHS” this cello was probably made in Markneukirchen circa 1920, the period when this East German city had a large and thriving violin making industry. Made by several specialists, whose work was compiled to form this lovely instrument, the sound is fresh, lustrous and meaty. Read more…

Paulus moved to Germany’s violin making center in 1890 and received the coveted title of Supplier to the Royal Court of Saxony, Dresden. This is a beautiful Strad model cello showing an expansive, yet detailed voice. Read more…

Still working today in Erlangen, instruments from the Roth workshop are known for consistent quality. Legendary Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler, whose daughter learned on it, formerly owned this cello. A copy of a 1724 Strad the cello is in good condition with narrow grain spruce top widening towards the flanks and reddish brown shading. Its tone is open, engaging and sympathetic. Read more…

Made a 100 years ago in Germany’s alpine village of Mittenwald, known for its world-class violin making school this instrument shows its age with real antiquing. Guaranteed old wood its patina and age are reflected in the intangible character of “old” sound.
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The Raúl Emiliani cello is Eastman Strings top-of-the-line instrument. Constructed in their master workshop in Beijing with their finest seasoned woods, they are then shipped to the US where they are finished with brown oil varnish on an amber ground. These cellos have a big bass and ringing overtones and opulent easy to play nature. Read more…

Made in Romania in 2004 this outstanding cello is modeled after a Domenico Montagnana from 1739 and features truly stunning wood. The golden brown varnish reveals an even-grained spruce top and wildly flamed back and ribs that will make you think you have a tiger in your hands. Its response is immediate and pliant with a tone brimming with personality and intensity perfect for the serious student. Read more…