 Steve
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Re: types of
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Physically, there are some obvious shape differences. To see some
examples of copies of both of these styles, follow the link below to
my cello page, and then follow the link there to the pictures of my
cellos. I have 2 montagnana copies, and a strad copy.
Soundwise, the strads are a bit brighter, and tend to have a
bit more edge in the projection department, although that isn't
always the case. Montagnanas are usually darker sounding, and
sometimes have fantastic C strings, but sometimes also have huge,
projecting A strings.
Playingwise, strads are easier, as
they are smaller, and some montagnanas are really large and look
hard to get around. My Frirsz is gigantic - even bigger than any
montagnana, and scares some people off, but even very small cellists
who've tried it are surprised at how easy it is to play. Another
physical problem is finding a case - my Frirsz doesn't fit in most
cases.
There are some other famous name makers who made
cellos that are copied sometimes, but strads and montagnanas are the
most commonly copied in the cello world. Gofriller and Amati made
great cellos, and these are sometimes copied also. And a lot of
contemporary makers are doing synthesis instruments, combining
several styles, which can be very nice.
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jjlochlomond
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(7/3/01 3:50:03 pm)
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"Playingwise, strads are easier, as they are smaller, and some
montagnanas are really large and look hard to get around."
I
know I've seen at least one maker (Goronok??) who does cellos
labelled as based on Montagnanas, but w/ modified upper bouts to
make getting around on the instrument easier. I guess that would be
"inspired by" Montagnana rather than an actual copy?
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