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The Violin Houseof WeaverEst. 1898

Cellos for Sale

Cellos for Sale in Bethesda, Maryland

Contemporary and vintage cellos for students, serious amateurs, and professionals, each set up in our workshop for a responsive, even voice.

Front view of the 1926 Johann Edler cello with golden-amber varnish

Cello · 1926

Available

Johann Edler Cello

A handsome cello bearing a Johann Edler workshop label dated 1926, a copy of Carlo Antonio Testore, with a warm golden-amber to reddish-brown varnish and attractive wood grain.

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Front view of the cello bearing an M. Couturieux label, with reddish-brown and amber varnish

Cello · Lutherie Artistique label

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M. Couturieux Cello

A handsome cello bearing a “Lutherie Artistique — M. Couturieux” label, with a warm reddish-brown varnish, amber highlights, and graceful traditional proportions.

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Front view of the cello bearing a Thomas Boehme label, with golden-amber varnish

Cello · Thomas Boehme label

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Thomas Boehme Cello

A handsome cello bearing a Thomas Boehme — GEWA Music GmbH label, with a warm golden-amber varnish, reddish-brown undertones, and a boldly flamed maple back.

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Front view of the cello bearing a Carl Gedler label, with golden-amber varnish

Cello · Carl Gedler label

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Carl Gedler Cello

A distinctive cello bearing a Carl Gedler label referencing Heidelberg, with a rich golden-amber varnish, warm reddish-brown undertones, and a figured two-piece maple back.

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Front view of the cello bearing a Peter Sieben label, with warm reddish-brown varnish

Cello · Peter Sieben label

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Peter Sieben Cello

A handsome cello bearing a Peter Sieben label, with a warm reddish-brown varnish, a traditional model, and figured maple back and ribs.

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Front view of the cello bearing a DAVEST label, with warm reddish-brown varnish

Cello · DAVEST label

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DAVEST Cello

A handsome cello bearing a Lutherie Artistique — DAVEST label dated 1923, with a warm reddish-brown varnish and a two-piece figured maple back.

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Front view of the Janos Bodor Jr. cello with warm orange-brown varnish

Cello · Janos Bodor Jr.

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Janos Bodor Jr. Cello

A cello bearing a Janos Bodor Jr. label after Matteo Coffriller, with a warm orange-brown varnish and a two-piece figured maple back.

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About This Collection

Our cello selection includes instruments from German and European makers and workshops chosen for projection, warmth, and reliable response across the range.

Cellists from across the Washington, DC area visit our Bethesda shop to compare instruments in person. We are happy to arrange trials and help you weigh tone, playability, and value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I try several cellos during one visit?

Yes. We recommend scheduling an appointment so we can have a selection of cellos in your price range ready to compare side by side.

Do you set up cellos before sale?

Every cello is set up in our workshop, including bridge, sound post, and fittings adjustment, so it is ready to play at its best.