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Professional Cellos For Sale
Contemporary & antique cellos handcrafted by a Master Luthier
Professional, contemporary & antique cellos for sale, handcrafted by a Master Luthier in our London workshop.
Antoni Ruschil is a Master Luthier based in London, handcrafting contemporary violins, violas & cellos for clients including Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall and professional players. Our cellos for sale are listed below, and you are invited to book an appointment to try one in our workshop.
A cello by Ian McWilliams, Montpellier 2008, £22,000
“A robust, versatile and expertly crafted cello full of strength and character”
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Tonally this is a very robust cello, offering the player strength, character and volume also. Fresh and present with depth, the cello has a driving lower register whilst also having a clean and clear A string to be heard when needed.
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Crafted with confidence, the cello has a low arched front and back which adds to the driving nature of the sound. It is made in the antique style, with a good balance of reddish brown in the varnish over a golden brown ground.
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Fully insured global shipping available.
A German cello c.1900, £15,000
“A confident, balanced & open sounding old German cello”
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The cello has a very confident, balanced and accessible sound. It would suit a player going through the grades, through an academy and into orchestra playing. The A has a particularly beautiful, searing sound.
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A German cello made c.1900 that ticks all the boxes for playability and sound, it is robust, has depth and focus all at the same time.
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Fully insured global shipping available.
The King Arthur, Antoni Ruschil 2023, £30,000
A velvety smooth, deep and powerful cello
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With wider upper and lower bouts and Italian/English arching, The King Arthur has a chocolatey smooth, warm tone with depth, resonance and punch high up when needed. Paired with Thomastik Spirocore C & G strings for driving power and presence, and Thomastik Versum Solo D & A strings for high performance velvety punch, it has a particularly sophisticated and original sound.
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Finished with varied depth coats of handmade Ruschil & Bailly oil varnish, “Nettare”, the cello has multiple tones ranging from transparent gold to deep red, which shimmer in the light.
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Fully insured global shipping available.
Contemporary Cellos, Handcrafted By A Master Luthier
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Master Luthier
Antoni Ruschil is a Master Luthier with 16 years experience, trained at Newark School of Violin Making and apprenticed under masters in Italy, Germany, Cyprus and London.
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Professional Clients
Our clients include Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall, Royal College of Music, Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia, London Mozart Players, London Symphony Orchestra, and notable professional soloists.
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Exceptional Craftsmanship
Our contemporary cellos are crafted with the highest quality of materials sourced from around the world, using handmade varnish and the very best fittings.
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Five Star Ratings
We are proud of our 156 five star ratings on Google, which above all are for the quality of our craftsmanship and the sound we produce.
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Classic Italian Sound
Professional cellists and leading orchestras buy our original cellos for their classic Italian tone, their comfortable feel, and their effortless playability.
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Play In Our Workshop
The truth is in the sound, the feel, and the playability, We welcome you to visit our beautiful workshop in Crouch End to try any of our cellos.
Get More Information & Play Our Cellos
To learn more, ask a question or play our cellos please contact us using the button below.
Client Testimonials
Master Luthier
Antoni Ruschil is a Master Luthier with 15 years experience crafting and restoring fine cellos for professionals and orchestras. He was trained at Newark School of Violin Making and then apprenticed under Master Luthiers across Europe in Italy, Germany, Cyprus and London.
Professional Clients
We have worked with many of the world’s best schools including Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall, Royal College of Music and orchestras including The Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia, London Mozart Players, and London Symphony Orchestra.
Exceptional Craftsmanship
Our contemporary cellos are crafted with the highest quality of materials sourced from around the world, using handmade varnish and the very best fittings. The result is a classic Italian sound, comfortable feel and effortless playability.
Get More Information & Play A Cello
To learn more, ask a question or play our cellos please contact us using the button below.
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