Antonio Stradivari "Hellier" with decoration Scala Perfetta and continuous refinement of his

and continuous refinement of his craft

- a Soundpost catcher for cello

This Scala Perfetta cello is a European product

The slammed back which is slightly slap cut

weight 630 gr Violin 3 kg Cello

Antonio Stradivari "Hellier" with decoration Scala Perfetta and continuous refinement of hisThe Stradivari "Hellier" is probably one of the most beautiful decorated violins. As you might know Antonio Stradivari learned to be an "intarsiatore", which stands for craftsman who decorates wooden made items, mainly furniture. Very likely Amati, who was working close by in the same street, brought his violins to be decorated to the workshop where Stradivari worked. Slowly Stradivari started to make his own decorated violins. The decorated