Artisan Strings Marcato Model 100 1/2 Cello 2006 SN 4279

Brand: Artisan Strings

Model: Marcato Model 100

Size: 1/2 Size

Year: 2006

Serial Number: 4279

Condition: Poor (Project Instrument / Needs Repair)

Functional Status: Unplayable in current state — Needs structural restoration

Pricing: Heavily Discounted (Sold strictly AS-IS)

Up for sale is a used Artisan Strings Marcato Model 100 1/2 Size Cello, manufactured in 2006. While the Marcato Model 100 is highly regarded as a durable, carve-top student instrument with great natural projection, this specific fractional model has seen heavy use and is being offered as a dedicated restoration project.

If you are a luthier, a violin shop student looking for practice material, or a repair tech looking for a donor body for premium European tonewood parts, this instrument is priced to clear.

Detailed Condition & Project Notes (Please Read)

To ensure absolute clarity, this cello is graded in Poor Condition due to several significant cosmetic and structural defects:

• Unrepaired Back Crack: There is a notable structural crack located on the back panel of the cello body. This crack is currently unrepaired and needs to be properly glued and cleated from the inside by a qualified string technician before the instrument can be safely brought up to standard string tension.
• Heavy Cosmetic Wear: The exterior varnish shows severe signs of student handling over the last two decades. The body features extensive cosmetic scuffs, surface scrapes, and finish chips along the delicate outer edges and corners.
• Hardware & Setup: Please review the photos carefully to confirm exactly which fittings (tuning pegs, bridge, soundpost, tailpiece) are present. Because the body cannot handle regular string pressure without repairing the back crack first, assume a complete setup loop and comprehensive reconditioning are required.

Sizing Note

• This is a 1/2 size fractional cello, typically engineered for young players between the ages of 7 to 11, or measuring roughly 4'0" to 4'6" in total height.

What’s Included

• Artisan Strings Marcato Model 100 1/2 Cello (2006, S# 4279)
• Note: Accessories such as a bow, soft bag, hard case, or rosin are not included with this project unless explicitly pictured in your listing photos.

Standard Reverb Shipping & Project Purchase Guidelines

• Strictly Sold As-Is: Because this instrument is explicitly listed in poor condition with an unrepaired back crack, this is a final sale with absolutely no returns, refunds, or operational guarantees.
• Packaging: Even though this is a project piece, we handle string instruments with professional care. The cello will be thoroughly wrapped in thick, multi-layered industrial shock-absorbing material and shipped inside a heavy-duty cardboard carton to ensure no further damage occurs during transit.
• Shipping: Ships promptly with tracking. Please check our feedback and buy with confidence!

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