Rainer W. Leonhardt No. 60/1 Master Cello 4/4

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Rainer W. Leonhardt No. 60/1 Master Cello 4/4

Rainer W. Leonhardt

No. 60/1 Master Cello 4/4

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 416561
Model: No. 60/1 Master Cello 4/4
Price: $8,690.00

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The Leonhardt No. 60/1 is a beautifully crafted cello, clearly designed for serious students and experienced players. The mature tonewoods and Mittenwald build quality produce a warm, expressive voice that's truly rewarding. It’s a premium-priced instrument that delivers a traditional, focused sound.

Product Description

  • Rainer W. Leonhardt No. 60/1 Master Cello 4/4
  • Master Cello
  • Size: 4/4
  • Made from high-quality matured tonewoods
  • Solid spruce top
  • Flamed solid maple back and sides
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Ebony tuning pegs
  • Ebony tailpiece with four fine tuners
  • Dark brown shadings
  • Hand-lacquered to give a light antique effect
  • Strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi
  • Manufactured in Germany in Mittenwald
  • Bavaria
PROS
  • • Exceptional mature tonewoods deliver a rich, resonant, and complex tone.
  • • Mittenwald craftsmanship ensures meticulous build quality and attention to detail.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing experience for accurate intonation.
  • • Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings offer a professional-grade, warm, and powerful sound.
CONS
  • • The dark brown shading, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to all tastes.
  • • Being a traditionally built cello, it lacks amplification options for performance versatility.
  • • The weight, typical of German-made cellos, can be tiring for extended practice sessions.

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Key Features

Size 4/4
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Flamed Solid Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

The hand-lacquered antique effect is visually appealing but requires care; it’s not as robust as a modern, polymer finish.
The Leonhardt offers a slightly warmer, more focused tone than some competitors, often favored by players seeking a traditional European sound.
This cello is best suited for intermediate to advanced players who appreciate a traditional build and a rich, nuanced tone, rather than those needing a bright, modern sound.

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