Stefan Semmlinger Orchestra No.1 Cello 4/4

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Stefan Semmlinger Orchestra No.1 Cello 4/4

Stefan Semmlinger

Orchestra No.1 Cello 4/4

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 595033
Model: Orchestra No.1 Cello 4/4
Price: $15,290.00

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This Semmlinger Orchestra No.1 is a serious instrument, built with incredible care and quality tonewood. Stefan's personal break-in ensures it's immediately responsive and singing. It’s ideal for advanced students and professionals seeking a refined, German-made cello with a warm, mature voice.

Product Description

  • Stefan Semmlinger Orchestra No.1 Cello 4/4
  • Cello
  • Semmlinger Stradivari family model
  • Tonewood seasoned for at least 10 years
  • Solid top made of Alpine spruce
  • Flamed maple back
  • Maple sides
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fingerboard and ebony saddle
  • Otto Tempel English-style pegs made from ebony
  • Hand-applied gold-amber oil varnish
  • Strings: A and D Larsen Soloist
  • G and C Thomastik Spirocore tungsten
  • Bender carbon endpin
  • Acoustikus tailpiece
  • The cello is personally broken in by Stefan Semmlinger
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Alpine spruce top delivers exceptional projection and clarity across the range.
  • • Hand-applied gold-amber varnish enhances tonal complexity and aesthetic appeal.
  • • Otto Tempel pegs offer incredibly precise and stable tuning, a real pro feature.
  • • The pre-broken-in status significantly reduces the initial adjustment period for the player.
CONS
  • • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for many aspiring cellists.
  • • The specific string setup (Larsen/Spirocore) might require adjustment for some playing styles.
  • • While beautiful, the flamed maple back's figuring can be inconsistent between instruments.

Product Video

Key Features

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Semmlinger's interpretation tends to be slightly warmer and more focused than some, with a very even response across the strings – less 'bite' than a truly aggressive Strad.
Semmlinger typically uses high-grade ebony from Madagascar; its density contributes to a clear, focused tone and excellent responsiveness under the fingers.
While the initial break-in is complete, the cello will continue to subtly evolve tonally with continued use, deepening the character over years of playing.

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