OVISTRINGS CELLOS

Daniel Qi Cello – Antonio Stradivari 1711 Model

Daniel Qi Cello - Antonio Stradivari 1711 Model. (Click for larger photo)

An absolute staple in any serious cellist player’s collection, Daniel Qi’s Strad 1711 model is a great cello to stock because it fits the requirements of most cello players. This is the cello you can recommend to cellist who walks into your shop and he is guaranteed to walk away very happy with his purchase. The varnish is brilliant, easy to love. Our best seller!
  • Italian varnish. Brilliant amber with reddish overtones.
  • Easy to play, with a deep, powerful projection.
  • 16 years naturally aged spruce from Austria and 16 years naturally aged Bosnian maple. Also available in 8 years naturally aged spruce and maple from Russia.
  • LOB: 762mm (30 inches)
See some photos of the Strad cellos we have shipped in the past.
Available in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8, 4/4.
(Comments: This is a popular model to use for school’s orders. Daniel Qi makes a less flamed version for the smaller size cellos, keeping cost down while maintaining the tone production, and concentrating on ease of play and setup so you can have a cello that is immediately ready for use upon its arrival.)

Daniel Qi Cello – Montagnana Model

Daniel Qi Montagnana Cello. Excellent bass projection. LOB: 750mm (29.5") (Click for larger photo)

The Montagnana cello has captured  the hearts of many cellist due to its beautiful, deep projections. Daniel Qi’s mission is to reproduce every Montagnana cello to produce that experience for the cellist. If you’re looking for an bench made Montagnana cello, this is a very suitable model. This model sells fast.
  • Italian varnish. Brilliant amber with reddish overtones.
  • 16 years naturally aged spruce from Austria and 16 years naturally aged Bosnian maple. Also available in 8 years naturally aged spruce and maple from Russia.
  • LOB: 750mm (29.5″), upper: 378mm (14.9″), mid: 260mm (10.2″), lower: 450mm (17.7″)
See some photos of the Montagnana cellos we have shipped in the past.
Available in 4/4 only.

Testimonials

  • The Montagnana cello is absolutely fantastic. It has a wonderful tone as my maestro puts it “…as mellow as a watermelon…” the instrument is opening up very well. And it looks wonderful with its antique finish. People have actually asked me if it whether it was a 16th or a 17th century instrument!

    Aditya Kombra, Principle Cellist

  • Michael Shakespeare who set it up said that it was beautifully made with a sweet tone. He has strung it with Evah Pirazzi strings and a Larsen top string. The sound is indeed very sweet and I would have thought on a level with the good Hungarian instrument. It seems to have a bit more ‘ring’ to it than the Hungarian. So perhaps a little more transparency in tone. It is also easy to play and does not require effort.

    Tony Blishen, Professional Violinist

Custom varnish

If you have an existing cello model and would like us to varnish in the same way, just write to us and let us know.

Custom cello

Occassionally, you might have a client who wants to make that special model. Well, you can treat us just like your own workshop. Just give us the dimensions and we'll fulfill them in 60 days.