​A German Cello by: Rainer W.  Leonhardt, Mittenwald 1994

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Rainer Leonhardt (b. 1963) comes from a long line of string instrument makers. The Leonhardt shop has been open since 1926 and the Mittenwald tradition of instrument making goes back much further still. Leonhardt learned the trade in the family tradition and went on to receive his diploma in 1982 and his master's certificate from the Chamber of Crafts in Munich in 1990. He subsequently won numerous accolades including "best European participant in the European Association of Violin and Bow Makers Competition" in 1997. This cello is an extremely successful instrument. Leonhardt's choice of superb European tonewoods, flawless execution of the graduations, and fine varnish culminate in a cello that is light, lively, resonant, responsive, rich, powerful and balanced. We sometimes talk about certain instruments punching above their weight class. This instrument really delivers on that statement. It is superlative in every way (including the price). This instrument is more than up to the task of being a constant and reliable companion for a professional cellist.  

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