The Luthiens Atelier Cello – Goffriller Model

Violoncello “The Luthiens” Atelier - Modello Goffriller-Zerilli-25024 1

The Luthiens is not a cello: it’s a character.
Born in the workshop like a small tornado — elegant on the outside, fierce on the inside — this model inspired by Goffriller carries all the theatricality of the great Venetian cello: bold curves, breathtaking flames, and that reddish-brown varnish that seems designed to stand out even in the dark.

“The Luthiens” is the chosen name, and it’s no coincidence: it’s an instrument that enchants, seduces, and then strikes with a tone of almost presumptuous maturity.
Deep, full basses, midrange as balanced as a well-oiled orchestra, and highs that open up clear, crisp, and bright. It’s the kind of voice that makes an ambitious student feel at home and never embarrasses a professional.

Every detail — from the carefully selected flamed wood to the obsessively executed finish — tells the workshop’s familiar obsession: creating instruments that are not only beautiful, but become lifelong companions for the musicians who play them.

Fotogallery

Technical Specs

Measurements

  • Body length: 76.20 cm
  • Upper bout: 35.70 cm
  • Middle bout: 24.20 cm
  • Lower bout: 43.50 cm

Materials & Construction

  • Model: Inspired by Goffriller
  • Top: High-quality selected spruce
  • Back: Highly flamed maple, two pieces
  • Ribs: Matching maple
  • Neck: Selected maple
  • Finish: Reddish-brown varnish, applied to enhance the natural grain

Aesthetics

  • Deep, regular flame on back and ribs
  • Rich, semi-transparent varnish with a classic and luxurious look
  • Outline inspired by early Goffriller, harmonious and imposing

Sound

  • Bass: robust, full, expansive
  • Midrange: balanced, clear, never muddy
  • Treble: pure, defined, with excellent projection
  • Overall tone: powerful, expressive, versatile
  • Ideal for: advanced students, academy players, professionals

Fittings

  • Accessories: black wood with boxwood inlays
  • Accessory maker: Bogaro & Clemente (Italy)