Cellos · Student · Sizes 1/8–4/4
Core AcademyA30 Student Cello
A durable, fully laminated student cello built for school use and daily transport, with ebony fittings, inlaid purfling, a maple bridge and D’Addario Prelude strings.
Who it’s forBeginners and young students in their first years of lessons. The setup is adjusted for easy, comfortable playing from day one.
- Set up by Atelier luthiers and play-tested before it ships
- $79.95 insured freight to the continental U.S., packed by our workshop
- 45-day returns on this instrument · Return policyIf returned, the refund is less our actual outbound shipping cost and any return label we provide.
- Family-owned string specialists since 1979
- Construction
- Fully laminated
- Fittings
- Ebony fingerboard, nut, saddle & pegs
- Tailpiece
- Composite, integrated fine tuners
- Strings
- D’Addario Prelude
- Condition
- New
In detail
Every surface, up close
Study the wood, the varnish and the carving the way you would across the bench. Tap any photo to see it full size.
About this instrument
Built, fitted and set up to play
Core Academy Cello
The Core Academy Cello is a reliable, student-quality instrument designed for durability, consistency, and comfortable playability—ideal for beginning and advancing young cellists. Its fully laminated construction provides excellent structural stability, making it well-suited for school use, daily practice, and frequent transport.
Each cello is outfitted with ebony fittings, including the fingerboard, nut, saddle, and pegs, along with inlaid purfling for added strength and a traditional appearance. A quality maple bridge and composite tailpiece with integrated fine tuners allow for precise adjustment, while D'Addario Prelude strings deliver a warm, focused tone and dependable response for developing players.
Available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 sizes, the Core Academy Cello offers a dependable foundation for students as they build technique, tone, and confidence.
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Talk it through with an Atelier specialist by phone or video before you decide: sizing, how it compares with your current instrument, and what to listen for.
Anywhere in the U.S.: ask a string specialist by phone, video or email, at no charge.Near Greenwich, CT: reserve a private in-store appointment to play instruments side by side.
