Stradivarius Cello: An interpretation
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”.
Finish
Hand applied spirit varnish
Body
Two piece back in figured maple with matching ribs & scroll
Bridge
Fitted maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pegs
Rosewood Paris Eye
Tailpiece
Ebony
Topnut
Ebony
Endpin
Carbon fibre shaft with brass key
Length of Back764 mm
Upper 350mm
Middle 246mm
Lower 457mm