Featured Cello
Tyrolean Cello, Early 1800’s
$40,000
The label inside reads…Carlo Testore…and for many years the cello was thought to be just that. It was played for many years in a professional symphony orchestra: when the owner passed, her family lent it to her stand-partner who had always loved the sound. She passed more recently and the family of the owner is now offering it for sale.
It is technically a 7/8 cello but you certainly can’t tell by its sound: wonderfully woody, complex, strong - you can hear the 200+years of age in the wood. The pegs are a unique, lightweight geared peg that we’ve only seen one other time in our history. This cello is a rare find and we’re proud to have it in our shop. With a photo certificate by David Bonsey of NY.
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Cello Restoration, Repairs, Sales & Service
Paul Perley Cellos offers fine cellos and stringed instruments in all price ranges. We specialize in the restoration, repair, and sale of cellos, basses and violins. Paul Perley Cellos takes pride in the personal experience that we are able to provide to each customer, and aim to connect each client with an instrument that fits their needs. We consider our setup and adjustment services second to none, as professional and novice players from throughout New England come to the shop for tonal improvement.
We have instruments in all price ranges, and proudly ship to all 50 states and Canada. Looking for a special instrument and not finding it in our listings? Email us or give us a call. We usually have many more cellos and basses than our website indicates: quite a few are acquired and sold before we have time to photograph them and add them to our website.
REPAIR & RESTORATION. Customers are often surprised to learn that their cello, which they were considering upgrading from, can be made to play much easier, look much better, and have better sound at a fraction of the cost of another cello. We do everything from complete restorations to minor repairs to tonal improvements. Our rates are reasonable, and our work is of the highest quality. Our two luthiers, Paul & Thurmond, have a combined professional experience of over 70 years. Contact us with your questions, and take a look at our Restoration page for some of our projects.
RESTORED OLDER GERMAN CELLOS. From time to time we have German cellos, 1880’s - 1960’s, that we have restored and sell for $2500 - $6000. Most of these are terrific players; many outplay cellos costing 10 times as much, one even soloed in the White House! All are guaranteed. When they’re ready, they go quickly. Call us to see if we have one, as not all of them make it to our website. (802) 229-1501.
SHIPPING. Many of the cellos offered for sale in our shop can be shipped for free if instrument has been purchased (a final sale). If you have questions about having a cello shipped to you, please call us at (802) 229 1501
ONLINE PURCHASING. WE ARE NO LONGER DOING ONLINE PURCHASING. PLEASE TELEPHONE US AT 802 229 1501 OR EMAIL US AT pperleycellos@aol.com. .
Contact us at (802) 229 1501 to discuss the consignment, repair, restoration, or purchase of a cello, bass, violin, or bow!
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