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Cello by Steffen Nowak after Stradivari ‘Davidov’, Bristol 2019
£22,500
A big, broad, open sound with a singing A string — modelled on the 1712 ex-Davidov Stradivari.
- Maker
- Steffen Nowak
- Origin
- Bristol, England
- Date
- 2019
- Size
- 4/4 — Stradivari Forma B
- Condition
- New
Inspired by the 1712 ex-Davidov Stradivari, associated with Jacqueline du Pré and Yo-Yo Ma, and following the Forma B of Stradivari’s golden period. Deeply flamed Bosnian maple back and ribs, Italian Alpine spruce front, and a lightly shaded oil varnish in a warm orange red-brown. Comfortable in all positions, with a modern set-up.
Sound: big, broad and open, with a singing A string; excellent tonal range and response.
| Measurement | |
|---|---|
| Back | 756 mm |
| Belly stop | 400 mm |
| Free string length | 690 mm |
Certificate: Steffen Nowak.
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