Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Cello Guarneri

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Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Cello Guarneri

Scala Vilagio

Scuola Italiana Cello Guarneri

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 566546
Model: Scuola Italiana Cello Guarneri
Price: $9,889.00

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The Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Guarneri is a beautifully crafted cello aiming for that classic Italian sound. It’s a premium-priced instrument, offering excellent projection and a mature tone suitable for serious students and intermediate to advanced players who appreciate a traditional, resonant voice and are looking for a step up from student-grade instruments.

Product Description

  • Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Cello Guarneri
  • 4/4 Cello
  • Made in Germany
  • Handmade in the style of the famous "Messeas 1731"
  • which is considered to be the only cello that can be attributed to Guarneri del Gesu
  • Beautiful solid spruce top
  • Very beautiful flamed solid maple back
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Ebony pegs with boxwood ring
  • C and G string from Thomastik Spirocore / D
  • A-string from Larsen
  • Bender cello endpin
  • Red-brown antique varnish with light crackle effects and fine pigments
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top provides excellent projection and a warm, responsive tone.
  • • Flamed maple back offers rich overtones and a pleasing aesthetic.
  • • High-quality string selection (Thomastik Spirocore & Larsen) enhances clarity and sustain.
  • • Antique varnish enhances the instrument's beauty and contributes to its mature sound.
CONS
  • • The antique varnish, while beautiful, may be delicate and require careful handling.
  • • Being handmade, slight variations in construction are possible, impacting playability.
  • • The weight, typical for a full-size cello with solid woods, could be tiring for younger players.

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Key Features

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s inspired by the 'Messeas,' aiming for a similar tonal profile—warmth, depth, and projection—but achieving an exact replica is impossible due to the uniqueness of the original.
Avoid direct sunlight, extreme humidity changes, and abrasive cleaning materials; regular professional maintenance is recommended to protect the varnish.
It’s versatile enough for both; the projection and tonal richness make it well-suited for orchestral settings, while the responsiveness also allows for expressive solo work.

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