Vivo’s copy of a 1777 Guadagnini, made of European tonewoods, has been a very popular cello for its price, performance, and comfort. With many 4/4 cellos having string lengths that cause intonation or pain issues for cellists, this one has a shorter string length (685 mm), generous body proportions that work with the short back length. We welcome you to experience this instrument. It is set up with Pegheds, a Belgian bridge, ConCarbo twill carbon fiber tailpiece in the harp style for a longer vibrating C string length. The fitting is a NHM for a 10mm endpin, and this cello’s sound gets the best reviews with either a 28″ CF or 24″ Cube Acoustics endpin, though there are other options. Strings are Peter Infeld AD with Rondo GC.
Back length 720mm
Upper bouts 335 mm
Lower Bouts 420 mm
String length 685 mm
Made in 1903, New York by German maker Henry Richard Knopf and is healthy after restoration. It features PegHeds, a Horvat tailpiece, Chris Dungey endpin. Contact us for more details.
Back length 760 mm
Upper bouts 340 mm
Lower bouts 430 mm
String length 715 mm
A new model from Vivo is this Zetoni 30E made of European spruce and maple. Setup includes ebony Pegheds, French Despiau bridge, Akusticus tailpiece with integrated fine tuners (which aren’t necessary with Pegheds but some people feel safer this way), and New Harmony composite fitting with 10mm carbon fiber endpin.
Back length 760 mm
Upper bouts 355 mm
Lower bouts 445 mm
String length 700 mm
FAQ
Orders are placed by phone (518-527-5789) or (email).
Once we know what you want and where it has to be shipped, we’ll check stock, clarify any questions you may have, and give you shipping options, transit times and costs.
