Cello for Classical Period Performance
Built on a Betts model
by
David T. Van Zandt in 2001

Back view of a cello in the U.V. lightbox
The snapshot above is of the back of a cello intended for Classical Period performance as it sits in my ultraviolet light box prior to varnishing.


Betts model cello before top is glued on
This is a snapshot of the open body before the top is glued on.


Betts model cello in clamps while the top is being glued on
Closing clamps are used to glue the top on to the body


finished bassbar of Betts model cello
Finished bass bar profile.

 

Click here for Detail Photos of the Neck, Fingerboard and Bridge
Click here for Detail Photos of the Scroll

Click here for Detail Photos of the Corners and "F" Holes
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To find out more about this and other instruments I make please contact me in my Seattle workshop at (206) 478-9603


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