Howard Core Select CS4000C-ROCCA Model Cello Outfit

The Core Select Rocca Model Cello is a refined and ergonomically designed instrument inspired by Giuseppe Rocca (1807–1865) of Turin, one of Italy’s most celebrated 19th-century luthiers. Rocca’s work blended the brilliance and projection of Stradivari and Guarneri with the expressive intensity demanded by Romantic-era performance. This modern interpretation embodies those same attributes, offering a focused, tenor-like voice with remarkable clarity, warmth, and strength.

The Rocca Model features a narrower outline and more slender shoulders, making it exceptionally comfortable for petite players or musicians seeking ease of movement in upper positions. Despite its compact form, the instrument produces a powerful, resonant tone with excellent projection and tonal depth. Constructed from seasoned European tonewoods and carefully graduated for acoustic balance, it delivers exceptional response and refined musical control.

Strung with Larsen A and D strings paired with Magnacore G and C strings, the Core Select Rocca Model Cello offers an ideal tonal balance—brilliance on the upper registers and rich power in the lower range. Its precise construction and thoughtful proportions make it a perfect fit for advancing cellists and professionals seeking both playability and expressive versatility.

Each Core Select Rocca Cello is professionally adjusted by skilled luthiers to ensure optimal tone, projection, and comfort. Every instrument is thoroughly inspected for consistency, precision, and concert-level performance readiness.

Key Features
• Based on the work of Giuseppe Rocca (1807–1865) of Turin, Italy
• Narrower body pattern with slender shoulders for ergonomic comfort
• Crafted from seasoned European tonewoods for resonance and tonal stability
• Combines warmth, focus, and clarity with Romantic-era projection
• Strung with Larsen A & D and Magnacore G & C strings for balanced tonal color
• Responsive, expressive voice suitable for both solo and ensemble settings
• Professional 4/4 design with refined craftsmanship and tonal power

Specifications

Size: 4/4 (Narrow Pattern)
Model: Giuseppe Rocca Pattern
Top: Seasoned European Spruce
Back & Sides: Flamed European Maple
Body Length: 740 mm
Upper Bout: 335 mm
Lower Bout: 426 mm
Strings: Larsen A & D, Magnacore G & C
Tone Quality: Focused, Tenor-Like, and Projective
Varnish: Warm Amber or Golden-Brown Hand-Applied Finish
Setup: Professionally adjusted by Core Select Workshop