Description The Heritage Series Davidov Cello, an interpretation of ‘The Davidov’ by Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1712 CI014. This is an excellent cello for an advancing student or intermediate player wanting a full and powerful sound. The original 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”. Heritage Series Davidov Cello: 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”) Set up with either Larsen or Spirocore strings Heritage Series Davidov Cello Caswells set up: Instruments not properly set up can be very detrimental to the performance and feel of an instrument, affecting progress and enjoyment and even leading to the player being put off for life. We operate a strict policy of setting up every instrument in our workshop to exact standards and specifications regardless of whether it is an entry level or an advancing instrument. The bridge and top nut is correctly cut and the soundpost correctly positioned. The pegs, fingerboard, case and bow (where applicable) are checked. Instruments are shipped with the bridges up.
