Thomas Kennedy Fine English Cello c.1830
Full size English Cello made by Thomas Kennedy circa 1830
The instrument has a medium flamed maple back
Matching Ribs and scroll
The front is medium grained spruce with a yellow-brown varnish
The cello loosely follows a Stradivari pattern and bears Kennedy’s characteristic open style ff holes and open C bouts
The cello boasts a fantastic sound that you cannot help fall in love with time and time again. Truly a soloist or first chair instrument!
Sold with Certificate of Authenticity
Product Information
A wonderful example of a c.1830 English Cello by Thomas Kennedy. This Cello is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity dated 2015 and is a fantastic investment opportunity. This Cello has had some restoration and benefits from a full set up with a new soundpost and bridge fitted.
The length of the back (excluding button) is 740 mm
The body stop (top edge to middle of the bridge) is 400 mm.
The neck is 285 mm (from top nut to edgework)
Professional Set Up
The Kennedy Cello has been professionally set up by our resident Bridge Street Luthier to give you the best sound quality available. This set up includes peg adjustment, finger board resurfacing, top nut adjustment, sound post and bridge fitting, adjustments for optimal string height and playing comfort.
Postage Options
We recommend that you view this Cello in person, get in touch to arrange a visit to our Workshop near Lincoln, home visits are also possible depending on your location.
