Advanced Level Cellos ($4,895-$15,000)

We have many options for the more advanced player. We stock many different cellos from the world-class workshops of Otto Jos. Klier, Clement & Weise, Sofia and Aubert Lutherie representing a wide variety of styles. In addition we also stock a comprehensive selection of older instruments.

We generally don't sell these types of instruments over the internet, rather we encourage you to visit our store to try them in person. An appointment will ensure that you have your own private testing room and staff member to answer all your questions.

Otto Jos. Klier Model No. 17C (Intermediate/Advanced)
Hand made in Germany in the world class workshop of Otto Jos. Klier, these violins are perfect for any keen or more advanced students. Made from aged Bosnian maple and Austrian mountain spruce, Otto Jos. Klier instruments have a powerful yet refined sound which means they can keep up with the demands of the modern musician whilst honouring the centuries of European traditions in violin making. Otto Jos. Klier is well established in instrument manufacturing having been established in 1887 ensuring high quality in every instrument.

$4,895.00

Features:

  • Ebony pegs and fingerboard
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine adjusters in-built
  • Larsen Strings
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Carefully selected Bosnian maple & flamed Austrian mountain spruce, aged for years. Some flaming.
  • Redish-brown gloss varnish

 

Otto Jos. Klier Model No. 18C (Advanced)
Hand made in Germany in the world class workshop of Otto Jos. Klier, these violins are perfect for any keen or more advanced students. Made from aged Bosnian maple and Austrian mountain spruce, Otto Jos. Klier instruments have a powerful yet refined sound which means they can keep up with the demands of the modern musician whilst honouring the centuries of European traditions in violin making. Otto Jos. Klier is well established in instrument manufacturing having been established in 1887 ensuring high quality in every instrument.

$5,200.00

Features:

  • Ebony pegs and fingerboard
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine adjusters in-built
  • Larsen Strings
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Carefully selected Bosnian maple & flamed Austrian mountain spruce, aged for years. Some flaming.
  • Redish-brown gloss varnish
Otto Jos. Klier Model No. 9 (Advanced)
Hand made in Germany in the world class workshop of Otto Jos. Klier, these violins are perfect for any keen or more advanced students. Made from aged Bosnian maple and Austrian mountain spruce, Otto Jos. Klier instruments have a powerful yet refined sound which means they can keep up with the demands of the modern musician whilst honouring the centuries of European traditions in violin making. Otto Jos. Klier is well established in instrument manufacturing having been established in 1887 ensuring high quality in every instrument.

$6,400.00

Features:

  • Ebony pegs and fingerboard
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine adjusters in-built
  • Larsen Strings
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Carefully selected Bosnian maple & flamed Austrian mountain spruce, aged for years. Better flaming.
  • Golden-redish satin finish
Otto Jos. Klier Model No. 9z (Advanced)
Hand made in Germany in the world class workshop of Otto Jos. Klier, these violins are perfect for any keen or more advanced students. Made from aged Bosnian maple and Austrian mountain spruce, Otto Jos. Klier instruments have a powerful yet refined sound which means they can keep up with the demands of the modern musician whilst honouring the centuries of European traditions in violin making. Otto Jos. Klier is well established in instrument manufacturing having been established in 1887 ensuring high quality in every instrument.

$6,995.00

Features:

  • Ebony pegs and fingerboard
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine adjusters in-built
  • Larsen Strings
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Carefully selected Bosnian maple & flamed Austrian mountain spruce, aged for years. Better flaming.
  • Stylish antique finish
Otto Jos. Klier Model No. 10 (Advanced)
Hand made in Germany in the world class workshop of Otto Jos. Klier, these violins are perfect for any keen or more advanced students. Made from aged Bosnian maple and Austrian mountain spruce, Otto Jos. Klier instruments have a powerful yet refined sound which means they can keep up with the demands of the modern musician whilst honouring the centuries of European traditions in violin making. Otto Jos. Klier is well established in instrument manufacturing having been established in 1887 ensuring high quality in every instrument.

$7,375.00

Features:

  • Ebony pegs and fingerboard
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine adjusters in-built
  • Larsen Strings
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Carefully selected Bosnian maple & flamed Austrian mountain spruce, aged for years. Excellent flaming.
  • Redish-brown spirit varnish
  • Parisian eye on pegs
Otto Jos. Klier Model No. 504 (Advanced)
Hand made in Germany in the world class workshop of Otto Jos. Klier, these violins are perfect for any keen or more advanced students. Made from aged Bosnian maple and Austrian mountain spruce, Otto Jos. Klier instruments have a powerful yet refined sound which means they can keep up with the demands of the modern musician whilst honouring the centuries of European traditions in violin making. Otto Jos. Klier is well established in instrument manufacturing having been established in 1887 ensuring high quality in every instrument.

$9,000.00

Features:

  • Ebony pegs and fingerboard
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine adjusters in-built
  • Larsen Strings
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Well graded mountain spruce top and highly flamed maple back
  • Satin hand finished ploish
  • Golden-brown spirit varnish.
Sofia (Advanced)
Sofia string instruments are individually made by a global group of luthiers in the time-honoured tradition of crafting fine handmade violins. Many Sofia instruments are owned by professional players - even in major orchestras - including concertmasters who have purchased a Sofia instrument as their primary or alternate instrument. Sofia instruments are also in the hands of talented students and serious players devoted to music as an avocation. All Sofia instruments illustrate strong commitment to hand-crafted quality - something increasingly hard to find in our century.

$10,000.00

Features:

  • Ebony pegs and fingerboard
  • High-quality ebony tailpiece
  • Larsen Strings
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Maple back and spruce top aged for years
  • Redish-brown spirit varnish
Clement & Weise (Advanced)
The talents of master violin-makers Klaus Clement and Hagen Weise combine to produce an instrument suitable for the more advanced tertiary level player. These two makers produce a limited amount of high quality instruments with a clear and colourful tone. Each instrument has a uniquely styled antique finish. Made in Germany.

$10,000.00

Features:

  • Ebony pegs and fingerboard
  • High-quality ebony tailpiece
  • Larsen Strings
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Maple or Poplar back and spruce top aged for years
  • High quality individually styled antique finish
"Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume" by Aubert Lutherie (Advanced)
Made in Mirecourt, France, Aubert Lutherie celloss are of the highest quality. These cellos have a powerful yet rich warm sound which only "grow in beauty" while growing old. This model is inspired by J.B. Vuillaume models highlighting the great clearness of work, in respect of both the French and Mirecourt traditions.

$13,000.00

Features:

  • Ebony pegs and fingerboard
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine adjusters in-built or high quality ebony tailpiece
  • Obligato strings
  • Inlaid purfling
  • High quality maple back and spruce top
  • High quality Brown-orange varnish with shading
"Georges Michel" by Aubert Lutherie (Advanced)
Made in Mirecourt, France, Aubert Lutherie cellos are of the highest quality. These violins have a powerful yet rich warm sound which only "grow in beauty" while growing old. This model is inspired by one of J.B. Vuillaume's trade instruments.

$15,000.00

Features:

  • Ebony pegs and fingerboard
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine adjusters in-built or high quality ebony tailpiece
  • Obligato strings
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Carefully selected high quality tonewoods
  • Light brown varnish with nice transparency
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