The Chinese instruments sometimes being offered on this site are individually selected by myself specifically for tonal property and visual appeal. They are excellent for advanced students, representing largely the high standard in workmanship and quality that is emerging from production studios in China. These instruments excel in every detail - from attractive materials and the immaculate tracing of purfling, to perfect scrolls and excellent tone. Following mainly the Stradivari and Amati patterns, they conform to every proportional and tonal requirement.

Initially American and European companies set up large studios and factories in China, supplying them with European and other tone woods, and producing instruments under Western supervision whilst benefitting of low Chinese production costs. These instruments were (and are) then sold in large Western outlets bearing western labels. However, Chinese craftsman, fully trained in Cremona and elsewhere in the West, are now using excellent Chinese materials to produce instruments of remarkable finish and beauty that match the best trade output from the West.

A characteristic of Chinese maple (used for the backs, sides and scrolls of these instruments) is that it is highly flamed and patterned with a very distinct figure - making of it probably one of the most beautiful materials in the world for cello backs. The tone spruce used for the tops, is of high quality - generally of a narrow grain - excellent for string instruments. All other fittings are of solid ebony. These instruments are always finished off by hand, to very high standards and are varnished by hand, using oil-based varnishes.

It is surprising that such fine workmanship, finish and tonal quality can be produced at such a reasonable cost, and yet it is a reality that is steadily - but irrefutably - turning China into the world leader in the production of trade string instruments. Tonally these cellos match those that cost around twice as much.

Often these cellos are sold even before they make it onto this website - to professional orchestra musicians, university students and other discerning individuals alike.

This cello was made in 2010 and is well-toned. It has an unusually beautiful back.

Dimensions :
	Standard full size dimensions.

Condition :
	A new instrument : impeccable condition.

Provenance :
	Owned by Johan Grobbelaar

Price :	R18 000
	This cello is sold with a case.