The Wessex Cello XVI
The Wessex Violin Company. English Instruments
Wessex Model XVI Cello CI110/11/15
The Renaissance of a Tradition
Each instrument is individually labelled and is accompanied by a hand written Certificate of Authenticity, bearing photographs of the instrument.
Amati & Stradivari Pattern.
These instruments are made from selected materials and consistently have great attention to detail both internally and in the exterior finish. Quality ebony fittings with a Despiau ‘Two Tree’ bridge fitted as standard.
A Workshop made instrument with hand applied oil varnish. The instrument is made on an adapted Amati pattern, with a typically English flourish to the scrolls and F holes. Occasionally a generic Stradivari pattern, with slightly squarer shoulders and flatter arching is used.
Typical measurements: LOB 755mm, UB 361mm, MB 251mm & LB 450mm
Made in England
The first commercially made English violin since 1939. Violin making in England has a strong heritage with celebrated makers such as William Forster, Thomas Kennedy, Benjamin Banks, the Hills, John Lott et al. produced fine instruments, especially cellos.
In the modern era Britain has some of the finest makers living, whose work is regularly sought after by soloists and professionals alike.
The Renaissance of a Tradition
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Please note that we are producers and distributors. Please contact us for retail options.
A Trading Name of
The Sound Post Limited, Jocelyn House, 2d Newopaul Way, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8RY, United Kingdom
