Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Cello Testore

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Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Cello Testore

Scala Vilagio

Scuola Italiana Cello Testore

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 536888
Model: Scuola Italiana Cello Testore
Price: $7,359.00

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This Scala Vilagio Testore is a seriously beautiful instrument, aiming to capture the essence of a late 17th-century Italian cello. It's got a rich, focused tone with surprising projection – perfect for intermediate to advanced players who appreciate a historically inspired voice and are willing to invest in a quality instrument.

Product Description

  • Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Cello Testore
  • 4/4 Cello
  • Made in the style of cellos by Carlo Giuseppe Testore (1660 - 1737) from his creative period between 1696 and 1698
  • Characterised by the large body and the elongated sound holes
  • Solid spruce top
  • Solid maple back
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Ebony pegs
  • Weidler Acoustikus tailpiece
  • Strings: D'Addarío Kaplan
  • Width of lower bout: 44.9 cm
  • Width of middle bout: 24.1 cm
  • Width of upper bout: 35.5 cm
  • Length: 75.4 cm
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Exceptional projection due to large body design, echoing Testore’s work.
  • • Solid spruce top provides a warm, responsive, and nuanced tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and excellent clarity.
  • • Weidler Acoustikus tailpiece enhances resonance and sustain considerably.
CONS
  • • The larger body can feel cumbersome for smaller players or beginners.
  • • Being modeled after a historical instrument, it might lack modern ergonomic refinements.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many cellists.

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 it captures the tonal characteristics, it’s an interpretation; a genuine Testore would have centuries of wood aging and varnish development.
The neck is generally comfortable, but it maintains a slightly more traditional profile, which might require a brief adjustment for some contemporary players.
This cello is ideal for intermediate to advanced players who are looking for a refined, historically informed tone and are comfortable with a more traditional setup.

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