Michael Todd III Rogeri Special Edition

Todd hasn't been this excited about a cello in recent history! This Michael Todd III "Operatic" cello, faithfully modeled after Giovanni Battista Rogeri is a tonal dream, with a very sweet and tender richness to the tone, but this 'Operatic' one is like a baritone/bass singer, almost a natural "vibrato" in its projection and complex, rich power. Such a thick, rich tone! It is perfect for music of the Classical period such as Haydn and Mozart, is brilliant with Symphonic repertoire, and has great warmth and resonance throughout each register.  Many cellists will love the depth of the lower registers, that still have a slight grain to give it an edge, and the upper register is soloistic and lyrical, with very fast response throughout.  It's a very special, unique model, faithfully executed, and one that Todd insisted on pulling from the workshop to have our head luthier setup and offer for sale.  Only one available!

 Tonal Review

• Extremely mature sounding
• Very balanced tone
• Great projection
• Rich and round, room and hall-filling tone
• Highly textured sound in all ranges

You can even purchase a poster of the ORIGINAL cello you'd be playing, what an incredibly rare instrument and opportunity for you!

https://www.thestradshop.com/store/thestrad/pietro-giacomo-rogeri-cello-1717-poster/

See Todd's Takes on the Michael Todd cellos!

Despiau "Two-Tree" bridge, ebony fingerboard, inlaid purfling, solid, carved throughout, aged European spruce and maple of the highest quality, antiqued varnish. Each instrument setup with the StringWorks Setup™ for optimal tone with any of the following strings or combinations: Larsen, Kaplan, Helicore, Spirocore Silver, and fitted with Wittner Ultralight tailpiece and New Harmony Music carbon fiber endpin..  

OUTFIT and OUTFIT DISCOUNT!  Do you need a bow and case with your cello?  Click here for our guide and outfit discount

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