Stentor C1102 CELLO 1/4
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Essential Information About the Stentor Student I 1/4 Cello
Essential Information About the Stentor Student I 1/4 Cello
- 1/4 Size : ideal for young cellists, offering a comfortable grip and a more natural posture.
- Solid Wood Craftsmanship : solid spruce top and carved solid maple back/sides for a livelier response and better sound potential.
- Ready to Play : delivered set up to start playing immediately, convenient for the first years of learning.
- Complete Pack : composite tailpiece with 4 fine tuners, wooden bow (ebony frog), and padded case with backpack-style straps.
Manufacturer Information
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Stentor Student I: A Model Designed for Learning
The Stentor range is known for offering consistent and reliable instruments, especially appreciated in school settings and private lessons. The Student I is positioned as a serious student cello, designed to support the initial stages: intonation, playing comfort, and daily durability. In this 1/4 size, it provides a solid foundation to develop good habits from the start, while maintaining a true acoustic identity thanks to its solid woods.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This cello is primarily aimed at beginners and young students (1/4 size), both in conservatories and music schools. It is perfectly suited for fundamental work: left-hand placement, bow precision, intonation, and first positions. In terms of repertoire, it is well-suited for classical music (methods and studies), as well as modern arrangements and film music played in ensembles, thanks to its clear projection and good ease of sound production.
Sound Quality
The solid spruce top promotes a quick response, a clear tone, and good sensitivity to dynamics, particularly useful for learning bow control. The carved solid maple back and sides provide stability, projection, and more precise articulation, with a balanced timbre between warmth and definition. Overall, it delivers a responsive instrument, pleasant for working on intonation and sound consistency, while allowing room for growth as the student gains mastery.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This cello comes with a bow and padded case, so the most useful additions are generally rosin for the bow (to improve grip) and a storage stand suitable for cellos (to secure the instrument at home). For other accessories (strings, endpin, hard case), compatibility depends on specific dimensions and references for 1/4 size.
Technical specifications
| Format | 1/4 | Fingerboard | Selected wood |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Brown |
| Top | Solid Spruce | ||
| Size | 1/4 | Pegs | good quality Pau rosa, with inlaid purfling |
| Model | Student I | Tailpiece | composite |
| Finish | medium brown varnish | Fine tuners | 4 fine tuners |
| Back and sides | carved solid maple | Includes | wooden bow with ebony frog |
| Neck | solid maple | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Stentor C1102 Student I 1/4 suitable for a beginner child?
This 1/4 size model is designed for young beginner students, whether in a conservatory or a music school. Its design supports the development of bow placement, intonation, and the first positions.
What woods make up this 1/4 cello?
The top is made of solid spruce. The back and ribs are carved from solid maple, and the neck is also made of solid maple.
What sound does the solid spruce top provide?
Thanks to the solid spruce top, the instrument offers a quick response and a clear tone. This construction helps with dynamic control using the bow.
Are the bow and case included?
A wooden bow with an ebony frog is included. A padded case is also provided with the cello.
Does the cello have fine tuners for tuning?
The composite tailpiece includes 4 fine tuners, one for each string. The pegs are made of rosewood and have inlaid rings. Rosin can be applied to improve bow grip.
