An interpretation
‘The Davidov’ by Antonio Stradivari,
Cremona, 1712 CI014

Available 4/4 Only

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”. It is now owned by the celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

Handmade and hand varnished cello

Two piece back in selected highly figured maple with matching ribs and scroll

Table in two pieces of selected spruce of narrow grain

Hand applied varnish with an antiqued aspect

Fitted French Despiau bridge and fitted high quality sound post

Length of back: 764mm (30”)

Strings supplied separately