This cello was made by master luthier Klaus Clement in 2019. Clement was born in 1956 in Weissenburg, Germany. His love of violin-making developed in the workshop of Karl Hoefner/Paesold in Bubenreuth where he learned his craft. Since 2010 Clement has been devoted to crafting master instruments in his own workshop located in Leipzig, Germany. This instrument comes with a certificate, declaration of materials and photos from the maker.

This cello is labelled ‘Klaus Ludwig Clement fecit Leipzig, anno 2019, C5-3SY, Made in Germany,’ The body measures 755mm along the back, 350mm across the upper bouts and 435mm across the lower bouts. The back is made from two pieces of well flamed maple. The top is made from spruce with a straight grain. The cello has been antiqued with a good cover of golden to dark brown varnish and has ebony fittings.

Overall this cello has a well-balanced sound that boasts good projection and an even tone. This instrument would be suitable for tertiary level study, advancing to professional soloists and chamber musicians. This cello has been fitted with standard Larsen strings on the A and D and Thomastik Spirocore on the G and C. This string combination adds a level of focus and clarity to the cellos overall sound.

WHAT MAKES THE CLEMENT C5 DIFFERENT TO THE CLEMENT C3?

• Better timber quality (seen in the higher flame on the back & sides)
• A brighter sound due to the better timber quality