Otto Jos. Klier ¾ Cello, Bubenreuth, Germany 1995 (GE064) - $3,500 Canadian

Otto Jos. Klier ¾ Cello, Bubenreuth, Germany 1995 (GE064) - $3,500 Canadian

This is a very good ¾ cello crafted from aged European tonewoods, made before the flood of cheaper Asian instruments began to undercut European string instrument manufacture.

The Klier family's tradition of violin making stretches back to 1887, when Johann Klier established his workshop in the Sudetenland — a region now part of the Czech Republic long renowned for its master craftsmen. Following Johann's death in 1918, the business passed to his eldest son, Otto Josef Klier. Like many German-speaking makers in the region, the family was uprooted after the Second World War, forced to abandon their original workshop and rebuild in Bubenreuth, West Germany, which became a hub for displaced instrument makers seeking to continue their craft.

The cello is in excellent playing condition, having recently been set up by a skilled luthier with adjustments to the sound post and bridge. There is a repair to the lower rib, but it is neat and effectively hidden from view. It is fitted with premium Larsen A, D & G strings and an Evah Pirazzi C string.

Despite its smaller size, this instrument produces a surprisingly rich, vibrant, and projecting tone — more than capable of filling a recital space. It would be an ideal choice for an advancing student or amateur cellist of smaller stature.

The length of back is 690mm, high resolution photos available on request.