Artisan Strings Model 100 3/4 Cello 2006 SN 4272

Artisan Strings Model 100 3/4 Cello (2006) - Player's Condition / Project

Brand: Artisan Strings (A Division of Gemeinhardt Company LLC)

Model: Model 100

Size: 3/4 Size

Year: 2006

Serial Number: 4272

Condition: Poor (Extensive Structural Wear — Still Fully Playable)

Functional Status: Playable, holds tune, and passes acoustic structural tension

Pricing: Heavily Discounted / Bargain Value (Sold strictly AS-IS)

Up for sale is a 2006 Artisan Strings Model 100 3/4 Size Cello. Distributed by Gemeinhardt, the Model 100 is built with solid tonewoods and a resilient amber-brown varnish, making it a staple for student orchestra programs and advancing players who need an authentic acoustic sound on a budget.

This specific cello has a colorful history and exhibits significant physical wear. However, unlike most instruments in this cosmetic tier, it has been set up, checked, and remains fully playable. If you are looking for an ultra-affordable instrument for a student to practice on without worrying about cosmetic scuffs, or a backup cello for casual outdoor playing, this is an unbeatable value.

Condition & Structural Breakdown (Please Read Carefully)

To guarantee complete transparency before purchase, this instrument is graded in Poor condition due to several clear structural flaws:

• The Front Crack: There is a visible hairline crack on the front spruce soundboard.
• The Neck Joint Crack: A distinct crack spans across the entire neck joint area.
• The Back Crack: There is an additional crack located on the maple back panel of the cello.
• Playability Status: Despite these multiple cracks, the entire instrument remains stable under full string compression. It holds tune across all four strings, the neck profile stays rigid, and it is completely ready to play out of the box. No parts are actively splitting or rattling under standard bowing pressure.
• Cosmetics: Shows heavy aesthetic wear from years of student use, including widespread lacquer scrapes, surface scuffs, and finish edge-chips.

Sizing & Structural Setup

• 3/4 Size Fraction: Tailored perfectly for younger cellists aged 9 to 12, or players between 4'6" and 5'0" tall.
• Fittings: Features a standard fingerboard, solid tuning pegs, a carved wooden bridge, and a composite tailpiece outfitted with four integrated fine tuners for painless pitch adjustments.

What’s Included

• Artisan Strings Model 100 3/4 Cello (2006, S# 4272)
• Protective Cello Case / Gig Bag (Please verify the exact type via your listing photos)
• Note: A bow, rosin, or floor endpin anchor is not included unless explicitly pictured.

Standard Reverb Shipping & Project Purchase Guidelines

• Strictly Sold As-Is: Due to the documented presence of multiple cracks, this instrument is priced at a deep discount and sold strictly As-Is with no returns or refunds.
• Packaging: We take orchestral shipping incredibly seriously. The strings will be detuned slightly to relieve heavy vertical tension on the bridge during transport. The entire cello body will be encased in its travel case, heavily wrapped in industrial shock-absorbent padding, and safely suspended in a thick, double-walled box to ensure it arrives exactly as described.
• Shipping: Ships promptly with tracking. Please check our feedback and buy with confidence!