Howard Core Select CS4000C-Montagnana Model Cello OutfitThe Core Select Montagnana Model Cello honors the legacy of Venetian master Domenico Montagnana (16861750), whose bold designs shaped the modern cello and continue to inspire the worlds greatest players, including Yo Yo Ma and Steven Isserlis. Renowned for his wider body pattern and flatter arching, Montagnana created instruments of remarkable tonal depth, warmth, and projection qualities faithfully captured in this Core Select model. Crafted from

Its smooth playability

giving the instrument an elegant vintage aesthetic and a naturally resonant surface

Despite minor cosmetic imperfections

• Pressurized foam construction for durable

and effortless feel

Frog Material: Ebony half-lined

Built for both practicality and comfort

• Alternative A-string: The A-steel string wound with chrome steel offers a full

Key Features• Hybrid design with carved spruce top and laminated maple back & sides• Solid maple neck and scroll for durability and tone stability• Warm

allowing for nuanced dynamics and tonal development over time

this cello embodies the tonal depth

while maintaining strong projection and clarity across all registers