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Jan Szlachtowski Master Level 'Gofriller' 4/4 Cello
Comes with lightweight carbon case.
If you would like to purchase a bow with your cello, pernambuco bows will be discounted 50% from the prices on our website.
$24,000.00
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- Length of body: 29 1/8"
- Width of upper bout: 14"
- Width of c-bout: 9 1/2"
- Lower Bout: 18 1/8"
- String length: 27 1/2"
This professional-level cello by Jan Szlachtowski (who came out of retirement to craft a few more for us!) delivers a clean and open sound with colorful and complex tonal qualities. The instrument offers full-bodied and present projection with balanced control, making it well-suited for solo work, chamber music, and orchestral performance.
The cello's exceptional responsiveness sets it apart as a true professional instrument. With nimble and effortless playability, it responds instantly to musical input, offering supple resistance that balances control and freedom. The instrument speaks easily across all positions, with smooth shifts and consistent response throughout the fingerboard. Its elegant and mature character reflects sophisticated craftsmanship.
Built for the discerning professional, this cello excels across all musical contexts with excellent blend capability for ensemble work, while possessing the projection control necessary for solo performance. The nuanced sophistication and consistent reliability make this instrument ideal for artists who demand both technical excellence and musical expression.
Perfect for: Professional soloists, chamber musicians, principal orchestra
Jan Szlachtowski was born in 1951 in Nowy Targ where he lives today. In 1970 he finished technical college of violin making in Nowy Targ where he worked under direction of the old Polish Master- Jozef Bartoszek. Jan honed his violin making skills at William H. Lee workshop in Chicago, where he worked in 1987-1988.
Retiring in 2023, he worked at the Bobak workshop in Poland since 1988. The Szlachtowski cellos are perfect for serious students and young professionals alike. They are always a shop favorite.
4/4, Crafted in 2025, New
Cello comes with a light-weight carbon hard case.
All cellos are setup by Linda and played before shipped, guaranteed.
Serial #:121592
Set Up:
- Versum C & G strings
- Larsen A & D
- Ebony Pegs
- Belgium-style bridge
- Ebony Tailpiece with composite fine tuners
- 10mm New Harmony solid carbon fiber endpin, gold-plated
Buying a Cello Online from Linda West Cellos
All of our cellos (except for those on consignment or mezzo-forte instruments) come with a 14-day trial period. Once you receive your new cello, play it for 2 weeks, and if it's not "the one", contact us to discuss a return or replacement. For best results during your trial period, we recommend putting your current instrument away and playing only the trial instrument for the full 2 weeks. This allows you to properly adjust to the new instrument's muscle memory, voice and characteristics without constant comparison.
All trial returns must be coordinated with Linda West Cellos prior to arranging shipping. We will provide specific packing instructions and monitor weather conditions along the shipping route. Instruments or bows shipped back without authorization may not be eligible for refund if damaged. Shipping costs back to us are the buyer's responsibility.
Please see our FAQs for complete details.
Most cellos will come with a case and a bow. If you are shopping from a distance, Linda will select the most compatible bow for your cello by playing the instrument and trying out several bows. As for cases, most cellos will come with a standard hard case, which really depends on the availability. For more expensive instruments that are noted as coming with a lightweight hard case, this also depends on what we have in stock, and what your chosen instrument will fit into. We usually are selecting from Gewa Air, Otto Musica, BAM or Musilia cases in the $1,000 - $1,400 price range. We usually give you a couple options of case and color.
We know that purchasing a cello online takes an incredible amount of trust, knowledge, and information. Therefore, we go the extra mile to make sure that you have as much information about your future cello soulmate as we can possibly provide. We would love to talk to you before you put that cello in your cart and purchase it so we can help you make sure it's going to be the right one for you. Unlike big, 'volume' shops, we are intimately familiar with each cello we have listed, and are experts at cello/player match-making. We are very passionate about making sure you receive the cello that is going to make your playing blossom, and put a smile on your face every time you play.
Right to Refuse Service: We may, at our sole discretion, refuse to complete or cancel any transaction, including but not limited to instrument sales, bow sales, rentals, repairs, or trial shipments. Reasons may include concerns about shipping logistics, instrument handling capabilities, customer requirements we cannot meet, or other business considerations. In the event of cancellation, any payments received will be promptly refunded. We are not liable for any consequential damages, lost opportunities, or other claims arising from our refusal or cancellation of service.
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