The Samuel Eastman model 95 cello is built with a fully carved spruce top, but it is finished with a hand-applied shaded varnish to give it a special antique appearance.

• Fully carved solid spruce top
• Sturdy laminated back and ribs
• Solid ebony fingerboard
• Solid ebony pegs
• Special hand-applied shaded antique-style varnish
• Outfit includes Eastman padded bag and K.Holtz Fiberglass bow
• Available in 4/4 - 1/8 size
• Available in Stradivari pattern

Ivan Dunov Superior model 402 instruments are similar to the Ivan Dunov model 401 line, but with the addition of more highly select tonewoods and special detailed craftsmanship.

• Crafted from highly select Carpathian tonewoods
• Highly detailed craftsmanship
• Solid spruce top and maple back, ribs, neck, and scroll
• Ebony pegs and fingerboard
• Varnished by hand in the Eastman Strings workshop with an antique-style spirit varnish
• Cello available in sizes 4/4" only

"My Ivan Dunov cello has far exceeded my expectations. Not only is it beautiful and masterfully crafted, but the sound is warm, resonate, and it gives almost everything I ask it for." Zack Clark - Cellist of Simply Three

Old-world craftsmanship and materials come together in our Ivan Dunov instruments. Crafted from Carpathian tonewoods, hand varnished in our workshop in Beijing, China. These instruments provide excellent sound and playability.

• Crafted from Carpathian tonewoods
• Solid spruce top and maple back, ribs, neck, and scroll
• Ebony pegs and fingerboard
• Varnished by hand in the Eastman Strings workshop with an antique-style spirit varnish
• Cello available in sizes 4/4" - 1/2"

The varnish we use on our model 405 instruments emulates the exceptional varnishes from a century ago where a small number of master workshops in Markneukirchen, Germany distinguished themselves by developing some of the best varnishes of the modern era.

The first model in our Andreas Eastman series demonstrates our commitment to utilizing quality tonewoods and expert hand-craftsmanship. This step-up model is of such high quality that some luthiers who have evaluated these instruments have believed them to be professional instruments with high price tags!

• Entirely hand-crafted of well-seasoned, select tonewoods
• African ebony fingerboard and pegs 
• Attractive and durable hand-applied translucent amber varnish
• Wittner cast composite tailpiece with 4 fine tuners 
• Stradivari and Montagnana pattern
• Outstanding, modestly-priced step-up model
• Cello available in sizes 4/4" – 1/10", including 7/8"

The Jean-Pierre Lupot is made with a well flamed maple back and a select spruce top. The elegantly antiqued spirit varnish has reddish pigment with deep red wine hues. 

• Select spruce top and well flamed maple back, sides and scroll
• Antique multi-layer spirit varnish with deep red wine hues
• Ebony fingerboard and fittings 
• Stradivari pattern
• Cello available in 4/4, 7/8, and 3/4 sizes

Players and teachers recognize the model 305 as an instrument with an outstanding tone and appearance. These qualities make it one of our most popular models. 

• Entirely hand-crafted from select tonewoods
• Select spruce top and highly flamed maple back, ribs, and scroll
• Hand-applied antique-style spirit varnish
• Ebony pegs and fingerboard
• Stradivari and Montagnana patterns
• Available with poplar backs (in limited quantities)
• Cello available in sizes 4/4" – 1/8", including 7/8

Samuel Eastman model 100 instruments have become a staple of string programs everywhere. Outstanding features include aged solid tonewoods, genuine hand-inlaid purfling, genuine ebony fittings, and a glowing amber-brown varnish that is durable as well as attractive. These carved instruments, with laminated sides, provide quality of sound and craftsmanship to beginning and advancing players. Hand-carved from solid tonewoods

• Spruce top and maple back, laminated ribs
• Solid ebony fittings
• Attractive and durable amber-brown varnish
• Outstanding tone and playability
• Cello available in sizes 4/4" - 1/10", including 7/8"
• Available as an outfit

The Pietro Lombardi is made with a beautifully flamed maple back and a highly select spruce top. The sophisticated amber colored spirit varnish of the Lombardi is reminiscent of Italian makers. 

• Each instrument is meticulously calibrated for optimum sound production
• Highly select spruce top and beautifully flamed maple back, sides and scroll
• Hand applied, multi-layer amber spirit varnish
• Ebony fingerboard and boxwood fittings
• Stradivari, Guarneri, Gagliano and Montagnana patterns
• Cellos are available in 4/4 and 7/8 sizes

The Jonathan Li is crafted of the most select, stunning flamed maple back with a straight medium-grain spruce top. A refined, golden colored oil varnish enhances the tonal quality of this instrument. Each instrument is meticulously calibrated for optimum sound production. The fittings are boxwood with a light colored wood trim.  Celli are available in Stradivari, Guarneri, Gagliano, and Montagnana patterns.