The John Cheng® Stradivari Cello is a masterwork of tonal artistry and old-world craftsmanship, combining the finest aged tonewoods from China with meticulous workmanship and expert varnish work — all under the watchful eye of a European-trained master luthier.

Modeled after the legendary Stradivari design, this cello captures the essence of the great Italian master and delivers the tonal qualities that have set Strads apart as the gold standard for design and acoustics: full-bodied warmth, sonorous brilliance, and exceptional response and balance across all registers.

Every detail has been carefully considered — from the hand-selected spruce top and figured maple back, ribs, and neck, to the ebony fingerboard and fittings that ensure lasting playability and refined aesthetics. The Milo Stamm Royal bridge is fitted for optimal sound transmission, and the instrument is strung with a combination of Thomastik-Infeld and Larsen strings, trusted by professional cellists worldwide for their rich, complex tone.

Each John Cheng® Stradivari Cello undergoes a thorough setup by Shar Music’s expert luthiers before it reaches your hands — ensuring it plays and sounds its very best from the first note.

Specifications

• Top: Spruce
• Back, Ribs & Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard & Fittings: Ebony
• Bridge: Milo Stamm Royal
• Strings: Thomastik-Infeld / Larsen
• Setup: Expert Shar Music luthier setup included