There’s a great feature on Mia Pixley and her Ripple cello in this months Strings Magazine. This project was so much fun…..and it’s still making waves! To read the full article you'll have to subscribe to Strings
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Making Waves, a New Sound. Part 2: The Ripple cello
Having run through the process once with the Ripple Fiddle, I was ready to tackle the cello, starting with a review of the "prototype". I met with Mia and her colleague, violinist and musical improvisor Alisa Rose, who is interested in the project. They were both...
Compare Strad, Ruggieri, Guadagnini model cellos
Because I offer several different cello models, one of the most frequent questions that I get is "what is the difference between them?". Recently I had a client visit with exactly that question and, as I happened to have three different models on...
Musica Marin. A world premier composition, and a brand new cello
I was lucky enough to hear my week old Strad model cello played at the world premier of a Song Cycle from the poetry of Wendell Berry, by the composer Clint Borzoni. This was a very special event, held in the one time home of photographer Ansel Adams. The house has...
Jung-Hsuan Ko wins audition on her new Guadagnini model cello
Congratulations to Jung-Hsuan Ko who won the Assistant Principal seat at the Indianapolis symphony, just a couple of weeks after getting her new cello!
Paul Hyun Cello Concerto Video
Santa Clara University Mission Church, 5/21/17 Paul plays his 2002 Carruthers cello. It's a Ruggieri model in maple. Bravo Paul!
Contemporary American Violin Makers Exhibition, Los Angeles
Last Saturday, night I attended the viola and cello demonstrations at the Contemporary American Violin Makers Exhibition, put on by Metzler Violins, Los Angeles. It really is an impressive collection of high quality instruments at a wide range of...
Tononi Model Cello
My copy of a poplar Tononi that was in the shop for restoration. I liked the bold edge work and lashings of delicious red Venetian varnish on this cello. The model is similar in dimensions to the Ruggieri that I usually make. In common with my other poplar cellos, this cello is very responsive.
Guadagnini model cello in poplar
The latest Guad model cello Poplar back, 50 year old spruce top. Royal red oil varnish Back 714 mm Bouts: 342, 237, 420 mm String length: 670 mm Read more about smaller cellos
New small cello on a skeleton mold
Here comes the latest Guadagnini model, cello! With a body length of 710 mm and a string length of only 669 mm it is the quintessential small cello. These cellos are ideal for players with small hands or those who no longer want to work so hard getting around their instrument.