French cello from the workshop of Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, labeled J.T.L. Geronimo Barnabetti / Paris, believed to have been made ~ 1920-1945. In excellent condition, it has Pegheds installed, with a stubby for those used to a Posture Peg. “This cello has it all.”
Back length 765 mm
Upper bouts 340 mm
Lower bouts 445 mm
String length 695 mm
Hand-made cello by Marten Cornelissen, Op. 133 (1972) in Northampton, MA. This cello has had one owner and is in excellent condition.
Back length 750 mm
Upper bouts 345 mm
Lower bouts 445 mm
String length 695 mm
This reduced Montagnana pattern is handmade by Damir Horvat. The two-piece top is of fine-grained Sitka spruce. The ribs and two-piece back are of american big-leaf maple. It is heavily antiqued with a red-brown oil varnish. Setup includes Pegheds, a custom tailpiece, NHM fitting for a number of 10mm endpin options.
Back length 757 mm
Upper bouts 345 mm
Lower bouts 437 mm
String length 697 mm
This cello lacks documentation as far as authenticity, but luthiers note distinctive characteristics that suggest it may be a Klotz cello, perhaps Sebastian since it appears to be c. 1770 or perhaps 1800. It does not nicely fit in a size category. The back length of 740 mm and string length of 690 mm would tend to suggest a 4/4. Upper bouts of 330 mm are in line with many 7/8 models. The lower bouts at 405 mm, coupled with depth of 108-110 mm align more with 3/4 cellos than even 7/8. Lastly, the rib to C-peg distance of 305 mm is more often found in 7/8 but has been measured on an occasional 4/4. So it isn’t what you call it; it’s the totality of how it sounds and feels when you play this beautiful and unique cello.
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