Cremonese: The models I have chosen from the Cremonese School are Stradivari, the Guarneri family, Amati and Ruggieri. Stradivari and Guarneri represent the tenor voice in the cello world. With a powerful "A" string and a rich, focused sound, they will deliver each note with clarity and precision. The Amati and Ruggieri models have more of the darkness that we expect from the Venetian makers. The Ruggieri model has the special advantage of being slightly smaller than normal. This is the perfect choice for the smaller cellist.
Stradivari Model : After the “Romberg” Stradivari cello, 1728
Venetian: The other School of making which has produced some of the greatest sounding cellos is the Venetian school. The two main exponents of that school are Montagnana and Goffriller. The cellos I build on these models have the deep, dark Venetian voice that many cellists are seeking.
