FOR SALE:
1993 Gary Garavaglia Cello
1993 Garavaglia Cello 'Gary' for Sale
Crafted in the William Harris Lee & Co. workshop in Chicago, this 1993 cello has had two owners: a Phoenix Symphony cellist (who won their job with it) and me. Affectionately nicknamed “Gary,” it has a rich, complex tone and impressive projection, and has consistently compared favorably to instruments well above its price range.
Made by respected luthier Gary Garavaglia, the cello is currently set up with a Lee Kupersmith Belgian bridge, New Harmony carbon fiber endpin, Bois d’Harmonie tailpiece, mechanical pegs, and a new set of Larsen strings.
“Gary” is located in the Los Angeles, CA area. In-person trials are immediately available locally; U.S. shipping may be arranged depending on circumstances.
Photos, recordings, a December 2022 professional appraisal, and contact information are below.
Recordings of 'Gary'
In a string quartet
With piano, and other chamber music ensembles
Solo cello
As orchestral soloist (low-quality audio, but provides an idea of projection over an orchestra)
Photos of 'Gary'
Appraisal of 'Gary'
Garavaglia Appraisal.pdf