Take the stage confidently with the Core Symphony model. Built for performance, it has style, power, and the versatility required for orchestral, solo, and chamber music, even contemporary genres. This model features a well-seasoned spruce top and a one-piece maple back aged at least 7 years! Combined with experienced craftsmanship, the resulting tonal qualities are well-balanced, with both clarity and warmth, refinement and power.
From the overture to the final encore, the Core Symphony gives an amazing performance. Concert level cello with flamed maple back aged at least 7 years, and well-seasoned spruce top. Includes ebony Parisian eye pegs, endpin, Despiau "B" level French bridge, and German Wittner tailpiece with integrated tuners. Larsen A & D, Magnacore G & C strings.
The Howard Core Symphony SM30 Cello
Take the stage confidently with the Core Symphony model. Built for performance, it has style, power, and the versatility required for orchestral, solo, and chamber music, even contemporary genres. This model features a well-seasoned spruce top and a one-piece maple back aged at least 7 years! Combined with experienced craftsmanship, the resulting tonal qualities are well-balanced, with both clarity and warmth, refinement and power. From the overture to the final encore, the Core Symphony gives an amazing performance. Concert level cello with flamed maple back aged at least 7 years, and well-seasoned spruce top. Includes ebony Parisian eye pegs, endpin, Despiau “B” level French bridge, and German Wittner tailpiece with integrated tuners. Larsen A & D, Magnacore G & C strings. 4/4 only.
Concert-Level Tonewoods
Constructed with a well-seasoned spruce top and a flamed maple back aged at least 7 years, providing a strong, rich resonance and excellent projection across dynamic ranges — ideal for orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire.
Balanced Tonal Profile
Offers a well-balanced sound, combining clarity and warmth with both refined detail and powerful projection — suitable for advanced players expanding musical expression.
Premium Fittings
Ebony Parisian eye pegs and endpin for robust tuning stability and a traditional aesthetic.
Quality Bridge
Equipped with a Despiau “B” level French bridge that enhances responsiveness and even tone across the strings.
Fine-Tuning Tailpiece
German Wittner tailpiece with integrated tuners allows for precise fine-tuning and improved string control, especially useful during performance or frequent tuning sessions.
Professional-Grade Strings
Fitted with Pirastro Perpetual Edition strings, offering a stable, rich sound with good response — a step up from typical student-grade string sets.
Full Size (4/4) Instrument
Designed exclusively as a full-size cello, suited for adult players and serious students ready for performance-level instruments.
