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    Kolstein Music

    John Betts Cello

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    SKU: C2806

    John Betts Cello Made in London, England c. 1780, labeled within

    • The top table is a two piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce
    • The back table is a two piece plate of broad flamed English maple with an original John Betts brand situated below the neck block button
    • The ribs are of a matching character English maple to that of the back table
    • The scroll is original of moderate figured maple with a slight figured maple neck graft
    • The varnish is a brownish amber with slight reddish hues
    • Overall Body Length: 73.8 cm
    • Width Across The Upper Bout: 35.4 cm
    • Width Across The Center Bout: 25 cm
    • Width Across The Lower Bout: 43.5 cm
    • The instrument has been fully restored to mint condition. This Cello is an exceptional example of John Betts workmanship with magnificent tonal qualities.
     

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