Over 160 years old, this composite German cello from Mittenwald c.1860, from the Neuner and Hornsteiner workshop has a narrow flamed back and sides; the later head of plain maple and the top plate of fine mountain spruce; the rich amber varnish now exhibiting a genuine aged patina. It is a very comfortable cello to play and has a bright, clear tone with a complex colour palette which is easy to draw out.

Neuner and Hornsteiner was established in Mittenwald, Bavaria around 1800 when two major violin making families joined forces. It was to go on to become one of the most influential firms in Germany, developing a large workshop and organising a significant ‘out-working’ system based on piece-work. They made the full range of orchestral instruments, from good entry level up to fully professional instruments and controlled an intricate export network for instruments from the region.

A really lovely old instrument, this cello is fitted up to our ‘Master’ standard with a premium French style bridge and Larsen strings. It would suit the advanced or advancing student or would be equally suitable for professional playing.

Reference: VC.362