Premium Cello Rental - The Silver Series
Over the centuries, several historical cello makers have designed different cello models; some designs have a higher arch on top, some have broader shoulders, and so on. Each of these designs yield a different aesthetic and produce different tonal quality.
As a professional cellist himself, RentalInstrument.com founder Kenneth Kuo is himself a student of instrument design, and has taken a special interest in producing exceptional quality cellos based on these designs for advanced players looking for professional-quality instruments.
Due to the custom nature of these instruments, they are available by special request only.
Silver Label - Montagnana
The Montagnana model is a cello which is built according to the design of Domenico Montagnana, an Italian cello maker who lived from 1686-1750. There are only 96 original Montagnana cellos in existence. The design is distinctive in that its body is a little shorter than conventional cellos, whereas its mid-section is wider, producing a very deep and rich bass sound. This bass sound is preferred by many cellists including Yo-Yo Ma himself, who owns and plays a 1733 D. Montagnana. The photo below is of an actual RentalInstrument.com Montagnana cello, complete with aged wood and oil varnish.
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Silver Label - Rogeri
Pietro Giacomo Rogeri was another instrument maker who produced instruments in the 18th century. This cello follows his measurements. The tonal quality is amazing, and the instrument also comes with oil varnish and highly flamed wood.
Silver Label - Stradivarius
The designs of Antonio Stradavari of Cremona, Italy are extremely recognizable and what most instrument makers have modelled their instruments after. Almost all famous cellists of the past and present have owned or played on a Stradivarius instrument. There are only about 650 original instruments in existence; a few years ago, a Stadivari violin was auctioned off for $3.54 million. The RentalInstrument.com Silver Label Stradivarius carefully follows the later Cremonese designs of Stradivari's career.
Silver Label Cello Video Demonstration
Here, Kenneth Kuo plays a Silver Label cello. Note how the tonal quality and beautiful varnished wood rival those of top-of-the-line professional instruments.
