Chaim Achttienribbe

A cello made for my son in 2024, so unfortunately this instrument is not available.

The instrument is roughly based on the "Sleeping Beauty ", the famous Montagnana once owned by Piatigorsky.

The advantage of the Montagana model is that it's quite short and a bit wider. It gives the instrument a nice deep warm c string. 

In general I don't like extreme antiquing (although I admire makers who do), but I also don't like the new carpaint looking instruments. I usually try to give some life to the instrument and a start for more dents, scratches and patina  that will happen over time.