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Cello by Joseph Ian Ross, Pitlochry, 2011
This cello has now sold.
About Joseph Ian Ross
Ian Ross was an incredibly gifted maker based in Pitlochry, Scotland. We were proud to have known Ian: he was a hugely individual and charming man, endlessly talented, and incredibly generous to generations of players. He passed away at the end of February 2023 and we were very grateful to be given the chance by his family to buy the collection of his instruments. These instruments are now being finished in our workshop and added to our catalogue of his work.
Ian´s workshop was a treasure trove of instruments, all stunningly well observed and beautifully made. He had an amazing eye for different models and always had several different models on the go at once. Ian´s instruments are popular with traditional and classical players alike for their very human, expressive qualities.
About the cello
This cello was made in Pitlochry in 2011 and is modelled after the 'Batta' Stradivari of 1714.
The cello has a two-piece back of quarter-sawn maple with ribs and scroll to match. The front is two pieces of straight-grained spruce and the varnish is a shaded golden-amber in colour.
The cello has a length of back of 762 mm.
How does it sound?
This is an extremely human instrument with a great deal of character! It is very resonant and loves to sing.
Condition
The cello is in original mint condition.