Scala Vilagio PSH03 Concert Cello Guarneri

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Scala Vilagio PSH03 Concert Cello Guarneri

Scala Vilagio

PSH03 Concert Cello Guarneri

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 478913
Model: PSH03 Concert Cello Guarneri
Price: $6,589.00

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This Vilagio Guarneri is a serious instrument built by a respected maker. The tone is powerful and balanced, leaning toward a warmer, more mature sound. It's ideal for advanced students and professionals seeking a hand-crafted cello with excellent projection and a refined aesthetic.

Product Description

  • Scala Vilagio PSH03 Concert Cello Guarneri
  • Concert Cello 4/4
  • Guarneri model
  • Made in Germany by Peter Siegfried Heffler from beautiful tonewoods that have been aged for many years
  • Tightly flamed solid-wood cello
  • Solid Bavarian mountain spruce top
  • Bosnian maple back
  • sides and neck
  • Excellent hand finishing of the top and back
  • adapted to the individual nature of the wood
  • Hand-lacquered with spirit lacquer according to our own recipe
  • Ebony fingerboard and ebony pegs
  • Ebony tailpiece with 4 fine tuners
  • Despiau bridge
  • Titanium endpin
  • Powerful and balanced sound in all positions
  • C and G strings: Thomastik Spirocore tungsten
  • D and A strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi
PROS
  • • Heffler’s craftsmanship delivers exceptional tonal projection and clarity.
  • • Bosnian maple back provides warmth and complexity to the sound.
  • • Spirit varnish enhances resonance and allows the wood to breathe.
  • • Despiau bridge optimizes sound transfer for a focused, powerful tone.
CONS
  • • The tight flame of the wood may be visually polarizing for some players.
  • • Aged tonewoods, while beneficial, can be sensitive to humidity changes.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many cellists.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 4/4
Top Wood Solid Bavarian mountain spruce
Back & Sides Bosnian maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a bit more refined than some, with less of the raw, aggressive edge sometimes found in Guarneris; Heffler’s recipe tames it nicely while retaining the inherent richness.
Spirit varnish is beautiful but more delicate than modern polymer finishes; regular dusting and avoiding extreme temperature changes is essential for longevity.
Absolutely; while the included Thomastik Spirocore and Pirastro Evah Pirazzi are excellent, cellists frequently experiment with strings, and these are standard sizes and types.

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