Description
Heritage Stradivari Davidov Cello
An interpretation ‘The Davidov’ by Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1712
The cello was named after the Russion 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”.
New for this year, the Academy provides the opportunity to own an instrument from the same craftsmen that produce the noted reproductions of the great Italian Masters’ work.
The Heritage Davidov Cello offers an outstanding instrument for the advanced student (HEM or Conservatorium) or semi-professional player. The instruments are handmade & hand varnished and represent the highest level of workmanship from this renowned workshop. The cello is offered in a fully antiqued finish.
| Level | Professional | |
| Sizes | 4/4 | |
| Finish | Spirit Varnish | |
| Body | Two Piece Maple | |
| Bridge | Fitted Maple | |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | |
| Pegs | Rose Paris Eye | |
| Endpin | Carbon Fibre Shaft | |
| Tailpiece | Ebony | |
| Topnut | Ebony | |
| Back | 764mm | |
| Upper | 350mm | |
| Middle | 246mm | |
| Lower | 457mm |
