Dominik Tomasek Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Dear colleagues/Maestronetters Although I know that this kind of topics usually does not have too many replies I am still willing to try it. I am please seeking as many information as possible regarding all spruce (top + slab cut back) cello made by Testrore. It was mentioned several times here on the forum, mainly by Manfio. Photos are welcomed as well! Thank you for whatever you can share! Dominik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
violinsRus Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 This may be no help, but an acquaintance has an old American church bass with spruce back and belly that I thought was rather unique. I'm not sure what it would be good for, as it's not likely to work as a modern cello. but the spruce back is rather interesting, quarter sawn if I recall correctly, and in good condition. I have never seen that before or since. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dominik Tomasek Posted January 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 9 hours ago, violinsRus said: This may be no help, but an acquaintance has an old American church bass with spruce back and belly that I thought was rather unique. I'm not sure what it would be good for, as it's not likely to work as a modern cello. but the spruce back is rather interesting, quarter sawn if I recall correctly, and in good condition. I have never seen that before or since. violin Rus, thanks for the reply! I know there are church basses with spruce back and I am also well aware of some cheap factory made celli which also present a spruce back. Do you have any pictures of that instrument? I find this story about Testore and his all spruce cello rather interesting thus I am seeking information regarding this particular instrument. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baroquecello Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Are the ribs also spruce on that Testore? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dominik Tomasek Posted January 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, baroquecello said: Are the ribs also spruce on that Testore? I have no idea since I have never seen the instrument. But I assume not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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