German Flat Back c 1900

A beautifully crafted German flat back cello, c 1900. This instrument is ideal for advanced students or professional players offering a very good sound and excellent playability.

Summary Dimensions:
• String Length: 105.5 cm
• Overall Height: 189 cm
• Body Length: 108 cm
• Upper / Middle / Lower Bout Widths: 52 / 36 / 64.5 cm
• Rib Depth: 20.5 cm
• Neck Length: 45.9 cm
• Fingerboard Projection: 9 cm
• Bridge Height: 15 cm

This instrument was repaired and upgraded late in 2024 by Thomas Martin as follows;
• Buzzes investigated and repaired
• Fingerboard levelled and smoothed
• M G Healey Bridge with adjusters fitted
• Flat style tailpiece fitted
• Front removed, Braces repaired, including adding linen and regluing
• New Harmony endpin fitted
• Sound post refitted
• Final Set up and testing of bridge, sound post, tail piece, restringing and tuning

Includes Ehrich Steiner bow, brand new soft case and some student guides.

Certification: Recommended insurance valuation £6000