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Tadeusz Slipek Master 'Jacobs' 4/4 Cello (smaller)
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 3/8"
- Width of upper bout: 13 3/4"
- Width of c-bout: 9 1/2"
- Lower Bout: 17 1/4"
- String length: 26 1/2"
This refined Slipek cello beautifully demonstrates why this maker's instruments are increasingly sought after by discerning players. Though more compact than standard proportions, it projects with remarkable authority, offering both physical comfort and tonal excellence. The upper register sings with exceptional sweetness and clarity, while the lower voices speak with vivid warmth and commanding presence. Its shimmering resonance fills performance spaces effortlessly, and the instrument responds with outstanding immediacy to the player's intentions, making it especially rewarding in demanding repertoire.
Tadeusz Slipek, among Poland's most respected contemporary makers, is known for combining classic Cremonese principles with his deep understanding of modern playing requirements. His instruments reflect both his training in the renowned Kraków school of lutherie and his extensive study of historical masterworks. This cello, based on the pattern of Hendrik Jacobs, the distinguished 17th-century Dutch master, demonstrates Slipek's thoughtful interpretation of historical models. While Jacobs himself was known for his expressive adaptation of Amati patterns and exceptional varnish work, Slipek has masterfully reimagined these elements to create instruments that offer both superior playability and sophisticated tonal qualities. The compact dimensions are executed with such skill that they enhance handling while maintaining the full tonal authority expected of a professional instrument.
4/4, Crafted in 2024, New
Cello comes with a light-weight carbon hard case.
All cellos are professionally setup and played before shipped, guaranteed.
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Set Up:
- Heart-style Rosewood pegs with Ebony collars and balls
- Spirocore Tungsten C & G
- Larsen il Cannone Direct & Focused A & D
- Akusticus Tailpiece
- Belgium style bridge
- 10mm Gold Plated Endpin fitting w/ Solid Carbon Endpin
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.
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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.
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