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A very rare old Cello - Violoncello

Estimated price for orientation: 2 010 $

Category: Cellos
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Klangerzeugung: Akustisch
Größe: 4/4 Baujahr: Vor 1900


A very fine old Cello for sale Labeled: Joseph Antonius Rocca
fecit Taurini
anno Domini 1831 A very fine old cello with an amazing sound full of power. The cello is suitable for professional musician and professional cello playing. It is in original condition with some well repaired cracks. No cracks in the soundpost area. The scroll is grafted. A very fine work with a good choice of wood and in all essential parts original. The back is made of a beautiful two-piece back of maple with very nice flames. The ribs are of beautiful flamed maple and the top is made of spruce of regular nice grain.
The scroll is made of wood similar to the back. The varnish is reddish-brown on a golden-yellow ground. The cello shows some wear but is still in good condition. The cello has been well set-up and is ready to play with a new set of Strings. (Larson Soloist and Thomastik Spirocore) You can play and see this instrument in Berlin (Germany).
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any information Top: fine spruce
Back: two-piece of maple with nice flames
Ribs: nice flamed maple
Varnish: reddish-brown on a golden-yellow ground
Neck & Scroll: the neck is made of fine maple. It is grafted. Measurements
Upper Bout: 35 cm Back Length: 75,5 cm
Center Bout: 24 cm Belly Length: 75,5 cm
Bottom Bout: 45 cm String Length: 69 cm
Rib Depth: 12 cm gradually tapering to 11,4 cm at the Neck. Pictures
(Please wait a moment - large pictures) We will ship the instrument in a safe case to protect it during the shipment in the best possible way.
Note that the instrument is shipped with the soundpost off to avoid any damages.
The instrument will be shipped after payment by an express service (UPS, DHL) WORLDWIDE.