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Cello by Maciej Lacek, Nowy Targ, 2010
This cello has now sold.
About Maciej Lacek
Maciej Lacek was the son and pupil of Jan Lacek, founder of the Luthier School Institute in Nowy Targ. The son became a master luthier in his own right and a member of the Polish Violin Makers Association. His instruments are popular with professional players in the US and Poland in particular.
About the cello
This cello was completed by Maciej Lacek in 2010 in his Nowy Targ workshop.
The cello has a two piece back of quarter sawn maple with ribs and scroll to match. The front is two pieces of wide grained spruce and the varnish is a rich reddish brown.
The cello has a length of back of 747 mm with a vibrating string length of 688 mm. The C string currently has a posture peg fitted.
How does it sound?
This is an impressive sounding cello which was used professionally by its current owner. It is a very well balanced instrument with a great combination of power and nuance.
Condition
The cello is in excellent original condition.