Scott Cao

Scott Cao model 017 (2018) made of Chinese tonewoods is set up with rosewood Pegheds, a French bridge, Akusticus tailpiece, NHM composite sitting with 8mm endpin.   This 4/4 cello has the following dimensions:

Back length   760 mm
Upper bouts  345 mm
Lower bouts  440 mm
String length  695 mm

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    Back length  725 mm
    Upper bouts  335 mm
    Lower couts  425 mm
    String length  675mm

  • 7/8ths Scott Cao 750E Strad replica

    From Scott Cao’s Artistic Series, this 7/8ths size is a model 750E, made of European spruce and maple.  Setup includes ebony Pegheds, a French bridge, Akusticus tailpiece, NHM composite fitting with 10mm carbon fiber endpin.   In the range of 7/8ths cellos we’ve sold, this has one of the shortest string lengths.

    Back length  725 mm
    Upper bouts  335 mm
    Lower bouts  425 mm
    String length  665 mm

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    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.