The Hidersine Preciso cello outfit is a stunning performance cello fit for any occasion. With its gorgeous figured Maple antique finish and inlaid purfling it has a traditional appearance that will look the part in any orchestra. The European tonewoods are of the highest quality aged for over five years for an exceptional depth of tone. Enjoy refined features. Each component like the Aubert Mirecourt bridge adds to this cello. This French company makes perfectly balanced bridges adding further to your tone. An Ebony fingerboard is the ideal playing surface and Ebony fittings are a touch of class. Feel confidence in your cello. Please note: To ensure that your cello is delivered safely it will be shipped with the bridge down. Please see the PDF above on how to place the bridge quickly and easily at home. Stunning tonewoods Enjoy the quality truly beautiful wood can bring. The Preciso cello makes the most of the tones of wood aging their European Maple and Spruce for over five years. Then as you play your gorgeous cello over time the tonewoods will relax into their natural rest state letting you play with an even richer depth. Each piece has been hand-carved to perfection. The quality of the solid Spruce top is crucial forming the primary voice as it resonates as a single structure. The solid flamed Maple ribs and back add character to this beautiful foundation as well as looking stunning. The appearance of your cello is perfected with traditional inlaid purfling and an antiqued finish for a touch of the classic. The finest details Each component of this cello has been thoughtfully chosen. Ebony is the perfect material for a fingerboard its tight grain allowing it a truly long-lasting quality. This means it wont show wear and will provide a hard surface for quick fingering. The perfectly shaped bridge will also add to your tone and the Aubert Mirecourt bridge is a refined piece. This French company craft delicate bridges to bring out the best in your sound. Youre ready to go Nothing will hold up your performance with this complete setup. Once youve set up the bridge youll be able to jump right in to playing with a fully mounted bow made from durable Bulletwood. Get your bow ready for playing with the included Hidersine rosin block so you can produce the smoothest tone. Then pack it all up in your sturdy styrofoam case providing durable protection for your instrument as you travel between rehearsals orchestra and performances! About Hidersine The company was founded in 1890 and has since been the go-to company of bowed instrument maintenance and care. The company really made their mark in this specialist market when they introduced Amy Birchs AB Rosin in 1970 and the legendary W.E.Hill & Sons rosins in the 1980s. Hidersine Bowed Instruments round up all of the years of working with instrument luthiers learning what is required by players at all the different levels of development. Gained from the years of work are the ESTA-chosen (European String Teachers Association) entry-level Vivente student outfit the advanced Piacenza student outfit and the degree students choice the Veracini plus many more fine instruments. Specifications Body & Bridge Size: 4/4 Top: Hand-carved solid Spruce Back and Ribs: Hand-carved figured solid Maple Bridge: Aubert Mirecourt Fitted Bridge Finish: Shaded brown varnish antique finish Neck & Fingerboard Neck: Carved figured solid maple Fingerboard: EbonyHardware Tuning Pegs: Ebony Tailpiece: Ebony with a single A fine adjuster Strings: Steel StringsIncluded Accessories Case: Lightweight Styrofoam Cello Case Bow: Bulletwood fully-mounted bow Rosin: Hidersine