Scott Cao STC-1500 Cello (Made to order only)

Scott Cao STC-1500 Cello (Made to Order Only)

FREE GIFTS: STB-303 Bow ($500 value), Scott Cao Light Soft Case ($130 value), and Free Professional Setup — TOTAL GIFT VALUE: $630+.
Your instrument arrives protected, tuned, and ready for immediate performance, exactly as Scott Cao intends.

The Scott Cao STC-1500 Cello is an extraordinary, made-to-order masterpiece from the world-renowned Scott Cao Morgan Hill Studio. Each cello is an exact copy of a historic master instrument, including the varnish, capturing every detail of the original’s tone and aesthetics. Built using the finest 10-year-aged Bosnian maple and premium Italian spruce, this instrument represents the pinnacle of tonewood selection and luthier craftsmanship.

Tonally, the STC-1500 offers exceptional depth, warmth, and clarity, with a rich, singing tone that projects effortlessly across concert halls. The carefully aged woods and hand-applied varnish contribute to its complex resonance and mature tonal palette, producing a sound that continues to open up with time and consistent playing. Its responsiveness and balance make it a dream instrument for both advanced students and professional cellists.

The STC-1500 is designed for musicians who demand museum-level precision and concert-level performance. Each cello is built, varnished, and set up entirely in Morgan Hill Studio, ensuring a world-class standard of tonal excellence and visual artistry. Due to its handcrafted nature, this model is available by special order only, with a 6–8 month production timeframe to guarantee perfection in every detail.

Key Features

• Exact copy of a famous master instrument, including varnish

• Handcrafted from 10-year-aged Bosnian maple and Italian spruce

• Fitted with Indian ebony fingerboard and boxwood fittings

• Built, varnished, and set up in Morgan Hill Studio

• Limited availability — Made to order (6–8 months)

• Includes STB-303 Bow ($500 value), Scott Cao Light Soft Case ($130 value) and Free Professional Setup — TOTAL GIFT VALUE: $630+

Specifications

Size: 4/4 (custom sizing available upon request)
Top: Italian spruce
Back & Sides: 10-year-aged Bosnian maple
Varnish: Exact master copy varnish, hand-applied in Morgan Hill Studio
Fingerboard: Indian ebony
Fittings: Boxwood fittings
Tailpiece: Ebony or alloy tailpiece with fine tuners
Strings: Premium professional-grade strings
Setup: Handcrafted and professionally set up in Morgan Hill Studio
Included Accessories: STB-303 Bow ($500 value), Scott Cao Light Soft Case ($130 value) — TOTAL GIFT VALUE: $630+