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Vivo Guadagnini 1777 'Simpson' Replica 4/4 Cello (25017)
Complete outfit - includes standard hard case and bow!
$7,500.00
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- Length of body: 28"
- Width of upper bout: 13 3/8"
- Width of c-bout: 10"
- Width of lower bout: 16 1/2"
- String length: 26 3/4"
This exceptional, exact replica of the famous 1777 'Simpson' Guadagnini captures the warm, colorful tonal palette that made Guadagnini's instruments legendary. The cello responds effortlessly under the bow with nimble articulation and light resistance, making it a joy to play for extended sessions. Despite being newly crafted, this instrument displays a refined maturity and versatility rarely found outside of well-aged cellos.
Upper register passages sing with clarity and ease, while the cello projects with clean, bold character across all registers. The energetic, responsive feel inspires confidence in performance. Earning My Fave and our Best Overall Value badges, this cello would best suit intermediate to advanced students, conservatory musicians, and serious amateur adults seeking a professional-quality instrument that they won't soon grow out of. Blends beautifully in orchestral sections and chamber music ensembles.
The 'Simpson' Guadagnini is a bit scaled-down instrument; slightly shorter body, slightly shorter string length than a full size, slightly more narrow in the bouts, making it more compact than a 4/4, but not quite as small as a 7/8.
Full Size (4/4), Crafted in 2025, New
This 1777 Guadagnini replica was designed and built specially for Linda West Cellos of select European tonewood. The instrument's refined scaling makes it ideal for players seeking more manageable proportions without compromising tonal sophistication.
Cello comes with a hard case and a nice bow.
All cellos are setup by Linda and played before being shipped, guaranteed.
Serial #: 25017
Set-up:
- il Cannnone 'Warm and Broad' Stringset
- Akusticus Tailpiece with fine tuners
- Belgium Bridge
- 10mm Steel Endpin
- European Tonewoods
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. 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. We often use Eastman CACL28 or CACL18 cases as our standard case. For more expensive instruments that are noted as coming with a lightweight hardcase, 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, Eastman or Century Strings 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.
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