John Cheng
John Cheng® Stradivari Cello
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The John Cheng® Stradivari Cello combine the finest, aged tonewood from China, meticulous workmanship, and expert varnish work. This Stradivari model captures the essence of the great Italian master and gives us the tonal qualities which have set Strads apart as the gold standard for design and acoustics: full-bodied warmth and sonorous brilliance, with excellent response and balance. Carefully crafted under the watchful eye of a European trained master luthier, you can be assured of the lasting quality of this fine cello.
Fine craftsmanship. Exquisite wood. Power and projection. Layers of tonal colors. Great setup and hand feel. Inspired appearance. These are the qualities at the heart of every great violin sought-after by the world's great artists. John Cheng® instruments are created by Shar in consultation with world-class players and well-known university teachers. Crafted by hand in the tradition of the great Italian masters, and in the very best Chinese workshops, our John Cheng® collection represents the finest advanced-level instruments available today.
Features
Top: Spruce
Back & Ribs: Maple
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fittings: Ebony
This John Cheng® Stradivari Cello does not come with any accessories, it is the cello only.
Product details
| Brand | John Cheng |
|---|---|
| Available sizes | 1/2, 3/4, 4/4 |
| SKU | JCS73C12 |
| Category | Acoustic Cellos |
1-Year Limited Warranty
This item comes with Shar's 1 year warranty covering defects of workmanship or materials. General wear and tear or misuse are not covered. Non-transferable.
30-Day No Hassle Return Policy
If you are not satisfied with this item for any reason, you may return it for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
If you have any questions, please contact our Fine Instrument Professionals at 866.742.7270 or email us at violinshop@sharmusic.com.
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We are absolutely loving this cello. The sound is warm, rich, and really full, and it responds beautifully when she plays. It’s been such a joy to hear the difference compared to her previous instrument.
It also looks gorgeous! The wood and finish are just stunning. Everything feels well made and ready to play right out of the case.
Most importantly, her music teacher was very impressed, which gave me a lot of confidence that we made the right choice. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with it.
When I decided to upgrade from a rental cello, I had a hard time deciding between the John Cheng Stradivari and the Otto Ernst Fischer Bianca. I decided to try the John Cheng first, and because it was on backorder, I waited over a month for it to be shipped. During the wait, I considered canceling my order and getting the Bianca instead, but Iím so happy I didnít. I must say it was well worth the wait!! First, letís start with appearance. This cello is gorgeous!! The impeccable workmanship, the highly flamed back, and the slight antiquing make this appear to be a much older and more expensive instrument. The color is absolutely stunning, and the set-up is perfect. I can now play the open G string without hitting the D string, which I was rarely able to do on my rental because the bridge wasnít shaped quite right. Now, more importantly, letís discuss the tone. All I can say is wow!! This cello is so resonant... I could actually feel it vibrating against my chest while playing. The strings ring beautifully, and the tone is so clear. The tone of the C and G strings is so warm and richÖ itís absolutely beautiful. If you are looking for a beautiful instrument that will take you through many levels, Iíd highly recommend the John Cheng Stradivari cello. I donít think youíll be disappointed.
We tried all three cellos in the intermediate range under the supervision of my daughter's teacher. The Sonata was a disappointment compared to the excellent sound of its violin counterpart. The Otto Ernst Fischer had a pretty and warm sound, and was a
close contender with the John Cheng - but ultimately we chose the Cheng because the sound, equally as beautiful, rang louder and brighter than the sort of "tubby sound" of the Fischer. Aside from the sound, the Cheng is a beautiful instrument and seems to
have much better quality/workmanship than the Fischer. (there were some sloppy varnish discrepancies on both Fischers we tried, along with a strange buzzing on one of the strings of the first one) The Cheng had no issues at all - and I was surprised to see
no reviews as of yet. Great sound and an added bonus is the beautiful finish, color, and gorgeous ebony tail piece. We literally had to turn our backs to listen to the sound of both cellos so we wouldn't be partial to the appearance! Would highly recommend
this cello for an intermediate cellist moving up to a full size.