Cello by Joseph Ian Ross, Pitlochry, 2009

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 has 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 Ian's Pitlochry workshop in 2009 and is modelled after the cellos of Andrea Guarneri.

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 golden-amber in colour.

The cello has a length of back of 725 mm and a string length of 662 mm.

How does it sound?

This cello has an earthy, complex voice. It works very well as the bass foundation in a chamber setting.

Condition

The cello is in excellent original condition.

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