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  5-String Cello

  Having received inquiries about converting a cello to a 5-string, we took a new 4-string to Chuck Herin of PegHeads fame.  He installed Pegheds and made a special fingerboard that obviates the need to replace the neck.  It is wider with a radius that allows for standard spacing between all strings.  The minimal overhang of the fingerboard can be seen in the back view of the cello, but it in no way interferes with playing.  You don’t make contact with the edge, and cellists who have tried the cello like the fact the neck remains thin.  This is a prototype.  The idea of the conversion is to take a cello you know and love, but want to add the 5th string.
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  Strad 1710 replica 400

  This model 400ST by Vivo is carved of Chinese spruce and maple.  Our setup on this cello includes ebony Pegheds, Despiau Belgian bridge, Wittner composite tailpiece, NHM composite fitting for 10mm endpin.  Larsen strings.

  Back length 760 mm
  Upper bouts  345 mm
  Lower bouts  445 mm
  String length  700 mm
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  1/4 size Andreas Eastman 200 cello outfit

  This 1/4 size Andreas Eastman cello was made in 2003 and has been in the hands of people who took very good care of it.  It is paired with an octagonal German bow stamped Jos. Martin, made of brazilwood with a full-lined ebony frog, weight ~ 66 grams.  Keeping in mind dimensions for the same “size” cello can vary with each maker and style, I can tell you this is a smaller 1/4 than some others.  The back length is 59 cm (12 1/4″), the upper bouts are 27 cm (10 5/8″), the lower bouts are 34 cm (13 5/8″) and the playable string length is 53.5 cm (21 1/8″).  It’s important to note that a narrow cello will be easier for some kids with shorter legs to get comfortable at than a wider-bottom cello .  A purple Bobelock bag completes the outfit.
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  Edward Campbell

  Hand-made cello, 1977, by Edward Campbell of Chimney’s Violin Shop in PA.  It had one owner, Richard Maag, and the cello sat after he passed.  Some restorative work has been performed at Horvat Fine Violins here, with care taken to keep its Chimney’s Bridge as a tribute to the maker.  It has geared Boxwood pegs, a Horvat tailpiece, and it is going to find its voice again.  Mr. Campbell was a master luthier and winner of many VSA awards.
  Back length 760 mm
  Upper bouts 350 mm
  Lower bouts 450 mm
  String length 700 mm