Our ‘Forsyth’ cellos are made to our specifications in the Czech Republic and China, and set up in store when they arrive with us. The Chinese models are excellent value for money, and we supply these to the junior string project at Royal Northern College of Music. The Czech models are...
Our ‘Forsyth’ cellos are made to our specifications in the Czech Republic and China, and set up in store when they arrive with us. The Chinese models are excellent value for money, and we supply these to the junior string project at Royal Northern College of Music. The Czech models are aimed at the advanced amateur and semi pro player, and are beautiful hand crafted instruments.
Also in stock are examples of new and antique handmade instruments. Why not pay us a visit in our historic music store in the heart of Manchester, est. 1857 to try the instruments we have in stock.
If you can't find what you are looking for call our Instrument Department on 0161 834 3281 ext 222
Carbon diamond weave 4/4 cello bow. Kevlar core. Silver medal horse hair. Medium/light weight.
Helicore cello strings are crafted with a multi-stranded steel core, resulting in optimal playability while producing a clear, warm tone. The smaller string diameter provides quick bow response. Scaled to fit 4/4 size cello with a playing length of 27 1/2 inches (700mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players.
Prelude cello strings are manufactured using a solid steel core. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, they have excellent bow response. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design. Prelude is the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone,...
Carbon steel string with bronze alloy winding Warm sounding for a student grade metal string Well suited to student instruments
Synthetic core string Chrome wound A, D and G Silver wound C Warm, full sound Suits most instruments and styles
A workshop made cello of Chinese origin. Two piece back of excellent figure, dark red varnish over a golden ground and gracefully antiqued. Set up in our workshop with Jargar strings.
A factory made cello of Chinese origin. Manufactured to Forsyth specifications in Beijing and set up by our resident luthier in Manchester. A padded case and bow are included.
A handmade 4/4 size cello sourced for us and set up in our workshop. Supplied as instrument only.
Polycarbonate shell. Weights 4.6kg. Padded suspension system.
The Band is an instant-fit pick-up which velcros to itself around the the body of the instrument.