Alf Studios Certificate of Authenticity
Certficate No.
CA-5829787324
Certificate of Authenticity
Thursday, January 11, 2024
We hereby certify that the cello described herein was made by Gregg T. Alf in 2010 with the opus number GA201, and bears the label:
Gregg T. Alf
fecernut Ann Arbor Anno 2010
after Giuseppe Guarneri filius Andreae
GA201
This cello is made from a Giuseppe Guarneri filius Andreae model. The two-piece back is cut on the slab from Italian Poplar. The ribs are made of similar Italian Poplar. The scroll and neck are made of similar maple. The scroll has been grafted to the neck. The two-piece top is of medium broad somewhat irregular spruce which broadens toward the flanks. The cello is finished with an orange-brown varnish on a golden ground and has been antiqued.
Description
Measurements
Upper bout:
357 mm
Middle bout:
247 mm
Lower bout:
438 mm
Body length:
754 mm