CELLO FOR SALE: $2000-$5000
At Vermont Violins, we offer an extensive collection of cellos to suit the price range from $2000 to $5000. Our selection is carefully curated to cater to musicians of varying skill levels and budgets. Cellos priced in this range is ideal for advancing students and intermediate players looking to upgrade their instruments. These cellos are crafted with high-quality materials to provide rich, warm tones and optimal playability. Additionally, our knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist you in finding the perfect cello that suits your needs, preferences, and budget. Come visit our store and discover the joy of playing a quality cello within the $2000 to $5000 price range.
Please note that this is not necessarily a complete list of all the celli we have in stock. If you are interested in a specific price range, please email kathy@vermontviolins.com or call (802) 862-0349 to set up an appointment.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN STORE
• Ebony fingerboard and pegs, and 19.5” steel rod endpin with a graphic composite plug
• Wittner tailpiece with four fine tuners
• Set-up with D’Addario Prelude strings
• Inlaid purfling on front and back
• Attractive and durable impact resistant spirit varnish
• Laminated spruce top and laminated high figure AA grade maple back construction
• Top and back are hand-graduated to replicate sound quality of a carved instrument
• Outfit includes graphite composite bow and embroidered No. 1001 padded bag
Cello 1/10 – 4/4
• Ebony fingerboard and pegs, and 19.5” steel rod endpin with a graphic composite plug
• Wittner tailpiece with four fine tuners
• Set-up with D’Addario Prelude Strings
• Inlaid purfling on front and back
• Attractive and durable impact resistant spirit varnish
• Hybrid construction of carved spruce top with a graduated and laminated high figure AA grade maple back
• Outfit includes graphite composite bow and embroidered No. 1001 padded bag
Cello 1/10 – 4/4
• Ebony fingerboard and pegs, and 19.5” steel rod endpin with a graphic composite plug
• Wittner tailpiece with four fine tuners
• Set-up with D’Addario Prelude Strings
• Professionally hand-applied spirit varnish
• Fully hand-carved with seasoned spruce top and maple back with medium figure
• Outfit includes graphite composite bow and embroidered No. 1001 padded bag
Cello 1/10 – 4/4
• Parisian Eye Ebony fittings, and 19.5” steel rod endpin with a graphic composite plug
• Wittner tailpiece with four fine tuners
• Set-up with D’Addario Prelude Strings
• Professionally hand-applied spirit varnish
• Fully hand-carved with seasoned spruce top and high figure AA grade maple back
• Outfit includes graphite composite bow and embroidered No. 1001 padded bag
Cello 1/2 – 4/4
• Parisian Eye Ebony fittings, Wittner tailpiece with a 4 built-in fine tuners, Aubert 14 bridge, and 21.5" Carbon Fiber Rod Endpin with a Composite Plug
• D'Addario Helicore strings
• Professional quality hand-applied spirit and oil mixed varnish
• Fully hand-carved medium figure Grade AA seasoned spruce top and flamed curly maple back that have been dried for 4-5 years
• Premium advanced student graduation pattern
MLS500
Cello 1/8 – 4/4 (7/8)
The Unattributed Chinese Cello embodies the artistry of Chinese luthiers. Skillfully crafted, these cellos offer musicians a harmonious blend of resonant tonal qualities and classic design, representing the expertise of anonymous makers dedicated to producing instruments of quality and playability.
• Parisian Eye fittings, with Wittner single fine tuner, Aubert 14 bridge, and 21.5" Carbon Fiber Rod Endpin with a Composite Plug
• D'Addario Helicore strings
• Professional quality hand-applied spirit and oil mixed varnish, shaded with a defined edge color pattern and light antiquing
• Fully hand-carved highly figured Grade AA seasoned spruce top and flamed curly maple back that have been dried for 4-5 years
• Advanced graduation pattern
Antonio Stradivarius
Named “forma buono” or “the good model” by Stradivarius himself, this cello form has served as the most replicated and popular cello since its creation in 1710.
MLS510C-S
1/4 – 4/4 (7/8)
Domenico Montagnana
A wider area between the C-bouts gives the Montagnana pattern cellos a broad and deep resonance with a bold yet tempered bass register.
MLS510C-M
4/4
Decorated Giovanni Maggini
Embracing the ornately stylized instruments of Giovanni Paolo Maggini from the early 1600’s, the Decorated Maggini pattern features double purfling complimented by an intricately carved design into the back plate.
MLS510C-DMG
4/4
Snow Strings exemplify a commitment to instrument making with their careful craftsmanship. Created with attention to detail, these strings offer musicians a harmonious balance of tonal richness and durability, reflecting a dedication to providing players with high-quality sound and reliable performance. This instrument is a used 4/4 Snow 200 Cello. Photos coming soon!
Old-world craftsmanship and materials come together in our Ivan Dunov instruments. Crafted from Carpathian tonewoods, they are hand varnished in the Eastman workshop. As an advancing student instrument, these cellos provide excellent sound quality and playability.
Does not include bow or case.
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Andreas Eastman model VL405 violins features a varnish that emulates the exceptional varnishes from master workshops in Markneukirchen, Germany a century ago. These workshops distinguished themselves by developing some of the best varnishes of the modern era, and we have employed their varnish recipes and techniques to achieve old world results.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: European or Chinese Spruce
· Back/Ribs: European or Chinese Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 2 Tree
· Fittings: Boxwood with Ebony Trim
· Available Sizes:4/4 - ½
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Samuel Eastman model 100 instruments have become a staple of string programs everywhere. Outstanding features include aged solid tonewoods, genuine hand-inlaid purfling, genuine ebony fittings, and a glowing amber-brown varnish that is durable as well as attractive. These carved instruments, with laminated sides, provide quality of sound and craftsmanship to beginning and advancing players. Hand-carved from solid tonewoods.
· Finish: High-Gloss Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Laminated Maple
· Back: Chinese Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau
· Fittings: Ebony with Composite Tailpiece
· Available Sizes:4/4 - 1/10
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The first model in our Andreas Eastman series demonstrates our commitment to utilizing quality tonewoods and expert hand-craftsmanship. This step-up model is of such high quality that some luthiers who have evaluated these instruments have believed them to be professional instruments with high price tags!
· Finish: Shaded Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: European or Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: European or Chinese Spruce
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 1 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Composite Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari, Montagnana
· Available Sizes: 4/4 - 1/8
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Players and teachers recognize the model 305 as an instrument with an outstanding tone and appearance. These qualities make it one of our most popular models.
· Finish: Shaded Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: European or Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: European or Chinese Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 1 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari, Montagnana
· Available Sizes: 4/4 - 1/4
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Old-world craftsmanship and materials come together in our Ivan Dunov instruments. Crafted from Carpathian tonewoods, hand varnished in our workshop in Beijing, China. These instruments provide excellent sound and playability.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: Romanian Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: Romanian Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 1 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari
· Available Sizes:4/4
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Ivan Dunov Superior model 402 instruments are similar to the Ivan Dunov model 401 line, but with the addition of more highly select tonewoods and special detailed craftsmanship.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: Romanian Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: Romanian Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 1 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari
· Available Sizes: 4/4
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Albert Nebel celli provide famous quality at a modest price. These instruments are crafted from aged European tone woods. Each cello is hand carved and varnished in the Eastman Strings workshop.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: German Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: German Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 2 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Guarneri
· Available Sizes: 4/4
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This model combines all the benefits of master luthiers' plate tuning techniques with the special German-style multi-layer shaded spirit varnish. The result is a modestly priced master instrument with outstanding projection, tone color, and playability. The tonewoods are beautifully flamed European maple and premium spruce, enhanced by the luminous hand-applied varnish.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: European or Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: European or Chinese Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 2 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari
· Available Sizes: 4/4
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The Samuel Eastman model 95 cello is built with a fully carved spruce top, but it is finished with a hand-applied shaded varnish to give it a special antique appearance.
· Finish: Shaded Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Laminated Maple
· Back: Laminated Maple
· Purfling: Top: Genuine Hand-inlaid Back: Painted
· Bridge: Despiau
· Fittings: Ebony with Composite Tailpiece
· Available Sizes: 4/4 - 1/8
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Rudoulf Doetsch instruments are hand crafted by our master luthiers and are hailed by teachers and performers as some of America's best German tonewood instruments. They feature a highly select spruce top with maple back, sides and scrolls, and a hand applied antique-style, multi-layer spirit varnish. The result is an instrument that is professional in both appearance and sound.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: German Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: German Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 2 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari, Guarneri
· Available Sizes: 4/4 - 1/2
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Each Premier Upgrade Instrument Includes
Evah Pirazzi Strings
Wittner Pegs
The Samuel Eastman model 95 cello is built with a fully carved spruce top, but it is finished with a hand-applied shaded varnish to give it a special antique appearance.
· Finish: Shaded Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Laminated Maple
· Back: Laminated Maple
· Purfling: Top: Genuine Hand-inlaid Back: Painted
· Bridge: Despiau
· Fittings: Ebony with Composite Tailpiece
· Available Sizes: 4/4 - 1/8
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Each Premier Upgrade Instrument Includes:
Evah Pirazzi Strings On Violin and Viola/ Larsen A&D and Spirocore Tungsten G&C on Cello
Wittner Pegs
Professional Tonal Adjustment
Samuel Eastman model 100 instruments have become a staple of string programs everywhere. Outstanding features include aged solid tonewoods, genuine hand-inlaid purfling, genuine ebony fittings, and a glowing amber-brown varnish that is durable as well as attractive. These carved instruments, with laminated sides, provide quality of sound and craftsmanship to beginning and advancing players. Hand-carved from solid tonewoods.
· Finish: High-Gloss Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Laminated Maple
· Back: Chinese Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau
· Fittings: Ebony with Composite Tailpiece
· Available Sizes:4/4 - 1/10
Exclusive Pricing For Online Store. No Rental Credits Can Be Used Towards Online Purchases.
Each Premier Upgrade Instrument Includes:
Evah Pirazzi Strings On Violin and Viola/ Larsen A&D and Spirocore Tungsten G&C on Cello
Wittner Pegs
Professional Tonal Adjustment
The first model in our Andreas Eastman series demonstrates our commitment to utilizing quality tonewoods and expert hand-craftsmanship. This step-up model is of such high quality that some luthiers who have evaluated these instruments have believed them to be professional instruments with high price tags!
· Finish: Shaded Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: European or Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: European or Chinese Spruce
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 1 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Composite Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari, Montagnana
· Available Sizes: 4/4 - 1/8
Exclusive Pricing For Online Store. No Rental Credits Can Be Used Towards Online Purchases.
Each Premier Upgrade Instrument Includes
Evah Pirazzi Strings
Wittner Pegs
Players and teachers recognize the model 305 as an instrument with an outstanding tone and appearance. These qualities make it one of our most popular models.
· Finish: Shaded Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: European or Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: European or Chinese Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 1 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari, Montagnana
· Available Sizes: 4/4 - 1/4
Exclusive Pricing For Online Store. No Rental Credits Can Be Used Towards Online Purchases.
Each Premier Upgrade Instrument Includes
Evah Pirazzi Strings
Wittner Pegs
Old-world craftsmanship and materials come together in our Ivan Dunov instruments. Crafted from Carpathian tonewoods, hand varnished in our workshop in Beijing, China. These instruments provide excellent sound and playability.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: Romanian Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: Romanian Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 1 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari
· Available Sizes:4/4
Exclusive Pricing For Online Store. No Rental Credits Can Be Used Towards Online Purchases.
Each Premier Upgrade Instrument Includes
Evah Pirazzi Strings
Wittner Pegs
The varnish we use on our model 405 instruments emulates the exceptional varnishes from a century ago where a small number of master workshops in Markneukirchen, Germany distinguished themselves by developing some of the best varnishes of the modern era.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: European or Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: European or Chinese Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 2 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari, Montagnana
· Available Sizes: 4/4 - 7/8
Exclusive Pricing For Online Store. No Rental Credits Can Be Used Towards Online Purchases.
Each Premier Upgrade Instrument Includes:
Evah Pirazzi Strings On Violin and Viola/ Larsen A&D and Spirocore Tungsten G&C on Cello
Wittner Pegs
Professional Tonal Adjustment
Albert Nebel celli provide famous quality at a modest price. These instruments are crafted from aged European tone woods. Each cello is hand carved and varnished in the Eastman Strings workshop.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: German Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: German Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 2 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Guarneri
· Available Sizes: 4/4
Exclusive Pricing For Online Store. No Rental Credits Can Be Used Towards Online Purchases.
Each Premier Upgrade Instrument Includes
Evah Pirazzi Strings
Wittner Pegs
This model combines all the benefits of master luthiers' plate tuning techniques with the special German-style multi-layer shaded spirit varnish. The result is a modestly priced master instrument with outstanding projection, tone color, and playability. The tonewoods are beautifully flamed European maple and premium spruce, enhanced by the luminous hand-applied varnish.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: European or Chinese Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: European or Chinese Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 2 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari
· Available Sizes: 4/4
Exclusive Pricing For Online Store. No Rental Credits Can Be Used Towards Online Purchases.
Each Premier Upgrade Instrument Includes:
Evah Pirazzi Strings On Violin and Viola/ Larsen A&D and Spirocore Tungsten G&C on Cello
Wittner Pegs
Professional Tonal Adjustment
Rudoulf Doetsch instruments are hand crafted by our master luthiers and are hailed by teachers and performers as some of America's best German tonewood instruments. They feature a highly select spruce top with maple back, sides and scrolls, and a hand applied antique-style, multi-layer spirit varnish. The result is an instrument that is professional in both appearance and sound.
· Finish: Antiqued Spirit Varnish
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Top: German Spruce
· Ribs: Maple
· Back: German Maple
· Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
· Bridge: Despiau 2 Tree
· Fittings: Ebony with Wittner Tailpiece
· Available Patterns: Stradivari, Guarneri
· Available Sizes: 4/4 - 1/2
The use of well seasoned and fine grained tone woods make this KCC R32C Cello and exceptional value. The superior materials used (eight year loft seasoned) enable the craftsman to put more effort into the detail of each KCC R32C cello made. This more detailed tonal work significantly increases the sound quality. The overall material and workmanship also increases the playability as needed for players that are advancing. They will find it take less effort to create the high quality sounds they are striving for. At the same time they will be encouraged to reach further and to develop new skills.
The tight even grained spruce used for the tops of this cello not only increases its sound quality and capabilities, but significantly adds to it exceptional beauty. The highly flamed maple back, sides and neck simply enhance this beauty.
The high quality German ebony fittings enhance overall reliability as greatly improves playability.
Handcrafted by individual
Traditional hand-rubbed oil varnish
Well-aged tonewoods
Rich, powerful tone
Excellent playability
Select tonewood
Detailed graduations
Highly flamed
Exemplary craftsmanship
Rich, powerful tone
Ease of playability
Handcrafted using traditional methods
Highly flamed maple
Rich, powerful tone
Handcrafted European cello
Loft seasoned tonewoods (six to seven years)
Fine, even-grain spruce tops
Nicely flamed maple back, sides, and neck
Charming appearance
Stunning sound and tone
GVC setup includes Thomastik Dominant springs
The KCC 302 cello is made from well aged loft seasoned German fine grain spruce and lightly flamed maple back and sides. It features inlaid purfling and German ebony fittings. This is a great sounding cello. Fully hand-crafted and hand graduated in Romania.
Handcrafted using traditional methods
Well-aged tonewoods
Fine-grain spruce
Highly flamed maple
Rich, powerful tone
Hand oiled varnish
Light antique shading
Powerful tone
Zoltaj Kodanu - Romania
Krutz 400