This cello by Mario Capicchioni, made in Rimini in 1988, follows a Stradivari model. the maker had a skillful hand, and allows him to represent with precision the tribute to the old cremonese master.

The back is in two pieces of maple with a lively, and slightly irregular, flames of medium to broad width, running level across the plate. The top is of fine to medium grain. A transparent orange varnish, shows light, honest wear at the edges and corners.

Mario's father, Marino, was one of the most accomplished maker's in the mid 1900's. He had particularly good connection with an important cellist at the time and this allowed him to develop a good acoustics to his instruments. When hearing this cello it's clear that this knowledge was inherited by the son.