Stradivarius Cello: ‘The Davidov’ by Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1712. CI012
Stradivarius Cello: An interpretation The cello was named after the Russian virtuoso Karl Yul’yevich Davidov who owned the cello in about 1885. The instrument was later played by Jacqueline du Pre. Du Pre’s teacher, William Pleath was with her when she tried out the cello, and recommended it to her as “one of the really great instruments of the world”. Du Pre’s recordings from 1965 to 1968 were all made on the “Davidov”.
Level Professional
Sizes 4/4
- Finish Hand applied spirit varnish
- Body Two piece back in figured maple with matching ribs & scroll
- Bridge Fitted maple
- Fingerboard Ebony
- Pegs Rosewood Paris Eye
- Tailpiece Ebony
- Topnut Ebony
- Endpin Carbon fibre shaft with brass key
- Length of Back 764 mm
- Upper 350 mm
- Middle 246 mm
- Lower 457 mm