Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Cello MO2 4/4

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Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Cello MO2 4/4

Scala Vilagio

Scuola Italiana Cello MO2 4/4

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 569110
Model: Scuola Italiana Cello MO2 4/4
Price: $7,909.00

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The Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana is a beautifully crafted cello with a warm, powerful tone – a true Montagnana inspiration. It's an excellent choice for intermediate to advanced students and serious amateurs seeking a traditional Italian sound without the extreme price tag of a master luthier's work. The build quality is solid, making it a reliable instrument for years of playing.

Product Description

  • Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Cello MO2 4/4
  • Cello
  • Size: 4/4
  • Montagnana model
  • Solid spruce top
  • Beautifully flamed solid maple back
  • Maple sides and maple neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Ebony pegs
  • Weidler tailpiece with four fine tuners
  • German bridge
  • D'Addario Kaplan strings
  • Easy response
  • Full
  • powerful warm tone
  • Slightly shaded
  • antique-imitation lacquer finish
  • Made in Germany
  • *Dimensions: *
  • Total length: Approx. 119 cm
  • Body length: 73.6 cm
  • Width of upper bout: 36 cm
  • Width of lower bout: 43.8 cm
  • Side height: 13 cm
  • Height at bridge: Approx. 28 cm
  • Scale: 69.5 mm
  • Upper nut width: 2.9 cm
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers excellent projection and clarity.
  • • Flamed maple back enhances warmth and tonal complexity.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing experience.
  • • German bridge contributes to focused, powerful sound production.
CONS
  • • Antique imitation finish may not appeal to players seeking a pristine aesthetic.
  • • The scale length (69.5mm) might feel slightly shorter for experienced players.
  • • Being a Montagnana model, it leans towards a traditional sound, limiting versatility for modern genres.

Product Video

Key Features

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

While inspired by Montagnana, it won't replicate a centuries-old instrument's unique character; it's a well-executed modern interpretation with a similar tonal profile.
It’s primarily cosmetic; the lacquer is thin and doesn’t significantly impact the cello’s acoustic properties, but some may prefer a clear finish.
Scala’s reputation is for consistent quality; the Vilagio demonstrates careful construction and attention to detail, placing it competitively with other premium German-made instruments.

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