Exceptional value and performance. Knilling School model cellos offer superior materials, workmanship and finish, plus proper set up and quality components, to ensure ease of tuning, tone quality, practical playability, and structural integrity. The top is crafted from even grain spruce; the back from beautifully figured maple, with matching maple ribs, neck and scroll. Fully carved and graduated for superior tone, with genuine inlaid purfling around the top and back to help protect the plates; solid ebony nut, fingerboard, and saddle ensure durability. Shop adjusted in the U.S.A. with quality components, including the revolutionary Perfection planetary geared pegs AND synthetic tailpiece with four built-in tuners for totally effortless and reliable ease of tuning without fear of slipping or sticking pegs, custom hand-fitted maple bridge, and quality American-made D'Addario Prelude steelcore strings. Meets or exceeds specifications established by the Music Educators National Conference. Outfit includes padded nylon oxford cover, reinforced and fully-lined, with bow holder and accessory compartments, brazilwood bow with ebony frog and genuine horsehair, and rosin. Available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2 size. Established in 1922, Knilling String Instruments has had the privilege of working with some of the finest craftsmen throughout the world; whether for a beginner or seasoned player, our instruments reflect Knilling's commitment to unparalleled quality and exceptional value.
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Great Cello, but beware of packaging. W/ 1 year update
I received the Cello two days after ordering it due to prime. Sadly due to poor in shipment handling of the package, the back of the cello had cracked open where the sound post was, parallel to the spine. When I received the replacement it was allowed to acclimate for three days before I even opened the case of the cello. (After opening tuning and getting the bridge sanded by my luthier, the sound, tone, resonance and vibrancy really stand out. It is a great cello that I hope to use for many years to come. I would recommend this cello to any beginner such as myself, just as my tutor recommended it to me. Will update in a few months with how it is holding up.UPDATE~~1 YEAR LATERThis cello has stood up. I have traveled with it cross country and there not a crack to be found. The sound tone and vibrancy are all still there. The strings that came with it need replacing but that's it. I did have to buy a new case as the one it came with fell apart quickly. I reccomend this to other cello students and anyone interested in it. Beware of packaging but worth the trouble. Absolutely wonderful I couldn't be happier a year later.
