Cellos

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Having learnt the cello at school and then taking part in amateur chamber and orchestral playing as an adult, I've always been keen to make cellos, and to date have made over 40.

My aim is to make cellos which have a warm, rich expressive sound which projects well.  I use a number of models including Stradivari and Ruggieri. 

I also have an interest in developing models for players with small hands, who find the left-hand stretch of a full-size cello difficult.  To meet the needs of these players, I offer two small full-size models; one based on Gasparo da Salo and the other  based on Peter Guarneri of Venice, as well as  a seven-eighths size based on Andrea Guarneri.

My cellos are played internationally; by members of the London Philharmonic, Hallé and Norwegian Radio orchestras, and by cellists in the UK, Sweden and Belgium.  Two concerto finalists of the BBC Young Musician Competition performed on my cellos.