The back plate of this beautiful Rainer Beilharz cello is of one-piece of slab-cut willow with the striking contour-line figure normally associated with this cut of wood; the sides are of similar wood; the head of plain maple; the top plate of fine spruce tonewood from above the snowline of the European mountains. The varnish is of a medium amber hue, laid over a glowing, golden ground. (Images to follow). It is of course crafted to Rainer’s typically advanced level; the sound and playability of Beilharz instruments are bywords in player’s circles and this is no exception so book an appointment to try it today.

One of Australia’s finest luthiers, Rainer is a multi-award-winning maker whose work is increasingly recognised and revered both in Australia and abroad. Rainer is a founding member of the Australian Violin Makers Association (AVMA) and a member of the Entente Internationale des Maître Luthiers et Archetiers d’Art (EILA). His workshop is situated in the peaceful Central Victorian town of Castlemaine.

The cello is fitted up by the maker using boxwood coloured ‘Heart’ shaped pegs , an elegant French ebony tailpiece; a Belgian style bridge and Spirocore C & G and Larsen D & A strings. This cello would be suitable for the advanced student or professional player.

Rainer Beilharz Australian Cello, 2024

Refererence: VC.386