Eastman Cello Comparison & Specification Tables

All Eastman violas at Gianna's have the following features:
  • NOTE: We frequently run unadvertised specials, please inquire
  • Completely hand carved by trained luthiers, not factory workers
  • Ebony fingerboards
  • Ebony or boxwood fittings (not dyed hardwood)
  • Good varnish
  • Air dried tonewoods
  • High quality strings
  • Set up in our workshop
  • Inquire about fractional instruments - usually less expensive
  • Save 20% on bow and case or bag when buying with a cello
  • Prices are FOB Gianna Violins, site terms apply
  • Specifications subject to change; we may not be aware of changes
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Model #
Name
List
Price
Sizes
Source
Wood
Finish
Fittings
Model
Bridge
Strings
Outfit
Description
Beginner Cello
VC80
Samuel Eastman
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1/8 - 4/4
China
Plain laminated
Basic varnish
Ebony, synthetic
fine-tuner tailpiece
VC80
Basic French
D'Addario Prelude
Holtz FG bow;
Model 40
padded bag
Very basic model, but solid
performer
VC90
Samuel Eastman
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1/8 - 4/4
China
Carved top
Basic varnish
Ebony, synthetic
fine-tuner tailpiece
VC90
Basic French
D'Addario Prelude
Holtz FG bow;
Model 40
padded bag
Carved top for better tone
VC95
Samuel Eastman
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1/8 - 4/4
China
Carved top
Antique varnish
Ebony, synthetic
fine-tuner tailpiece
VC95
Basic French
D'Addario Prelude
Holtz FG bow;
Model 40
padded bag
Carved top and mellow
antique finish
VC100
Samuel Eastman
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1/10 - 4/4
China
Asian, medium
figure
Amber hand-laid spirit
varnish
Ebony, synthetic
fine-tuner tailpiece
VC100
Basic French
D'Addario Helicore
Holtz FG bow;
Model 40
padded bag
Basic model, more nuanced
Advanced Cello
VC200
Andreas Eastman
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1/8 - 4/4
China
Asian, nice figure
Hand applied amber
spirit varnish
Ebony
VC200
Basic French
D'Addario ProArte or
Helicore
Custom
Entry level advanced, excellent
focus & tone, very popular
VC305
Andreas Eastman
$2638
$2110
1/8 - 4/4
China
Asian, very nice
figure
Hand applied
antique-style spirit
varnish
Ebony
VC305
Good French
Choice
Custom
Most popular model, superlative
step up performance
VC315
Andreas Eastman
$2825
$2260
1/4 - 4/4
China
European, very
nice figure
Hand applied
antique-style spirit
varnish
Ebony
VC315
Good French
Choice
Custom
European wood for superior
focus & power
VC401
Ivan Dunov
$3138
$2510
1/8 - 4/4
Romania
European, nice
figure
US-applied antique
spirit varnish
Ebony
VC401
Good French
Choice
Custom
Nicely flamed European wood,
dark tone
VC402
Ivan Dunov Superior
$3638
$2910
1/8 - 4/4
Romania
European, very
nice figure
US-applied antique
spirit varnish
Ebony
VC402
Good French
Choice
Custom
Very nicely flamed European
wood, dark tone, crisp highs
VC405
Andreas Eastman
$3138
$2510
1/4 - 4/4
China
Asian, excellent
figure
Spirit varnish in German
Markneukirchen style
Ebony
VC405
Good French
Choice
Custom
Well balanced,  neutral tone
VC601
Albert Nebel
$3513
$2810
1/2 - 4/4
Germany
European, good
figure
US-applied antique
spirit varnish
Ebony
VC601
Good French
Choice
Custom
Typical good German shop work
"Master" Cello
VC605
Master Series
$3638
$2910
1/2 - 4/4
China
Asian, AA
Spirit varnish in German
Markneukirchen style
Ebony
VC605
Good French
Choice
Custom
Well balanced, neutral tone,
singing brilliance
VC702
Wilhelm Klier
$5200
$4160
1/8 - 4/4
Germany
European, nice
figure
US-applied antique
spirit varnish
Ebony
VC702
Very good French
Choice
Custom
Final graduation & internal
adjustment in Eastman's
Maryland shop.  Nicely focused,
blends well.
VC703
Frederick Wyss
$7575
$6060
7/8 - 4/4
Germany
European, nice
figure
US applied lush oil
varnish
Ebony, boxwood,
rosewood
VC703
Very good French
Choice
Custom
The violinmakers' pick - warm,
strong, balanced
VC705
Rainer Leonhardt
$11763
$9410
7/8 - 4/4
Germany
Old stock European
Italian-style oil varnish
Ebony
VC905
Very good French
Choice
Custom
Robust, powerful
Four models
VC905
Master Series
$5138
$4110
7/8 - 4/4
China
Asian, AAA
Master level oil varnish,
antique style
Ebony
VC905
Very good French
Choice
Custom
Crisp dead neutral
semi-professional instrument
VC906
Master Series
$6138
$4910
7/8 - 4/4
China
Asian, master grade
Master level oil varnish,
antique style
Ebony
VC906
Very good French
Choice
Custom
Basic professional instrument
VC908
Raul Emiliani
$8638
$6910
7/8 - 4/4
China
Asian, master grade
US applied lush oil
varnish
Ebony, rosewood
VC908
Very good French
Choice
Custom
Professional instrument, very
crisp