Bertus Johannes Stavast Vioolbouw, Koewacht, the Netherlands
Bert Stavast
This 4/4 cello was built by Dutch luthier Bertus Johannes Stavast, at the time based in Koewacht in the Netherlands. This is a Gofriller model from 2001, made after the Gofriller cello by Janos Starker from Spain.
The top is made of a nice spruce with nice evenly spaced annual rings. The (two-piece) back and ribs are made of flamed maple. The Bosnian woods were aged 40+ years before use.
The cello is laquered in a ochre/orangered colored oil-based finish and has wearing on the usual spots. This cello is in great condition.
The dimensions of this (4/4) cello:
- upper width 35 cm
- narrowest width 22,6 cm
- bottom width 45,2 cm
- body height (to the heel) 76,5 cm
- the scale is 68,5 cm (keel to bridge)
- the cello fits in an ordinary cello case.
The current setup consists of:
- a ebony tailpiece with integrated fine tuners
- Belgian cello bridge
- Ebony tuning pegs with little gold diamond-inlays (of which one is missing)
- ebony fingerboard
- a sturdy steel end-pin
String setup
The cello is strung up with Larsen Original on A and D and Thomastik Spirocore Tungsten strings on the G and the C. The final setup for this instrument can be chosen by the buyer, in the sound optimisation proces where the buyer will be supported by cellist and cello-string-specialist Mirjam Daalmans from the Gallery.
Bert Stavast is a well-known Dutch luthier who is with retirement since 2024 after a long-lasting career.
Her instruments are played at home and abroad by renowned musicians as well as by conservatory students and dedicated amateurs.
price available upon request