BOLOGNA Cello – Goffriller Model

Violoncello Bologna Modello Goffriller Zerilli Bologna 1

The “Bologna” cello is born from a distinctly Italian encounter: the Venetian legacy of Matteo Goffriller—father of the modern baroque cello—and the cultured, vibrant, slightly irreverent character of the city it is named after.
In this instrument, two souls coexist: historical refinement and the musical concreteness of a city that lives on art, arcades, universities, and concert halls.

Nothing is left to chance—every plate is chosen, every curve is measured, every layer of varnish has a purpose.
The result? An instrument that doesn’t just play: it tells a story. Its voice is wide, rich, and powerful, capable of moving from the most intimate tenderness to the most authoritative stage presence without ever losing poise.

This is a cello made for those who truly want to express themselves, without compromise. Not just an object to own, but a musical companion for the journey.

Fotogallery

Technical Specs

Materials & Construction

  • Top Plate (Soundboard): Italian Alpine spruce, carefully selected and aged for years at Liuteria Zerilli
  • Back: Two-piece Balkan maple with broad, deep flame
  • Varnish: Modern orange–brown, glossy, designed to enhance texture and depth
  • Luthier: Entirely crafted by Luca Zerilli, Udine (Italy)
  • Model: Inspired by the cellos of Matteo Goffriller

Sound

  • Low register: Deep, solid, extremely full-bodied
  • Midrange: Full and well-supported, excellent for phrasing
  • High register: Clear, defined, and never harsh
  • Dynamics: Wide and easily controllable, ideal for professionals
  • Projection: High, designed for concert halls and solo repertoire

Measurements

  • Body length: 75 cm
  • Upper bout: 36.3 cm
  • Middle bout: 22.2 cm
  • Lower bout: 44.5 cm

Fittings

  • Fittings: Boxwood crafted by Bogaro & Clemente (Italy)