The King model Cello Andrea Amati | Varazzani

A cello that carries a piece of history with it doesn’t need to shout to assert itself: it just needs to breathe.

This cello has its roots in a regal history. “The King” was not just an instrument: it was a cultural banner of the French court, part of a group of 26 masterpieces destined for the royal family and carved by Andrea Amati to celebrate the prestige and power of the kingdom.
The version interpreted here preserves the solemn soul of the original: an imposing body, a noble and decorated aesthetic, a profile that seems to speak directly from the 16th century.
The motto “PIETATE ET IUSTITIA”, engraved on the ribs of the original, is not just a historical detail: it is the echo of an era in which music was an act of representation.
This model carries with it that ancient breath, transforming it into a cello with an authoritative, warm, resonant character, capable of giving voice to a deep and theatrical emotional range.
An instrument that is not merely played: it presents itself.

The interpretation of this model captures that same spirit: ancient elegance, natural authority, a broad and noble voice. The balanced structure, rich timbre, and dark amber varnish evoke a solemn, almost ceremonial aura.
It is an instrument that does not limit itself to accompanying: it tells a story. It transports. It sustains.
A cello designed for those who want a sound that touches memory, and a presence capable of dominating the stage with sovereign grace.