Bernd Hiller & Sohn Master Cello Stradivari 4/4

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Bernd Hiller & Sohn Master Cello Stradivari 4/4

Bernd Hiller & Sohn

Master Cello Stradivari 4/4

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Product Info

Article Number: 568937
Model: Master Cello Stradivari 4/4
Price: $16,390.00

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This Bernd Hiller Master Cello is a beautifully crafted instrument aiming for that classic Stradivari sound. The Alpine woods and hand-varnishing give it a lovely, mature voice, but it’s really geared toward serious classical players seeking a traditional tone and build quality. It’s a solid choice for advanced students and professionals.

Product Description

  • Bernd Hiller & Sohn Master Cello Stradivari 4/4
  • Master Cello
  • Size: 4/4
  • Model after Antonio Stradivari
  • Old seasoned tonewood from the Alpine region
  • Beautiful narrow-grained spruce top
  • Split smooth Alpine maple back
  • Sides and neck made of smooth Alpine maple
  • Golden brown primer
  • Orange - red varnish according to our own formula made from the finest natural resins and oils
  • Hand varnished according to the old Italian method
  • Round fingerboard made of the finest ebony wood
  • Ebony upper and lower saddle
  • Peg Berdani French model ebony
  • Tailpiece Berdani 235 mm titanium machine head
  • Strings C&G Thomastik Spirocore
  • D Thomastik Belcanto
  • A Jargar
  • Fine tuner on all 4 strings
  • Bridge Berdani model
  • Dark and warm on the lower registers
  • brilliant and rich in overtones in the upper registers
  • Very easy to play due to short scale length
  • All components perfectly matched by master luthier Bernd Hiller
  • Certificate of master luthier Bernd Hiller
  • Completely handmade in Germany

*Dimensions:*

, Length: 755 mm, Upper width: 346 mm, Middle width: 232 mm, Lower width: 442 mm

PROS
  • • Alpine tonewood provides exceptional resonance and warmth.
  • • Hand-varnished Italian method yields a mature, complex tone.
  • • Berdani titanium tailpiece offers precise intonation and stability.
  • • Ebony fingerboard and saddle ensure smooth playability and sustain.
CONS
  • • The 'Stradivari' model can feel somewhat predictable tonally to experienced players.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most cellists.
  • • Limited versatility; best suited for classical and orchestral performance.

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Key Features

Size 4/4
Top Wood Narrow-grained Spruce (Alpine Region)
Back & Sides Smooth Alpine Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's an emulation, not a replication. While it captures aspects of the Stradivarius sound, a true antique will have centuries of development and unique wood characteristics.
Yes, they are standard dimensions, but replacing them will likely alter the instrument's tonal character and may require a setup.
Bernd Hiller & Sohn has a strong reputation for meticulous detail and traditional methods, placing it among the top tier of German cello makers in this price bracket.

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