Ming Jiang Zhu 909 Cello

Introducing the Ming Jiang Zhu 909 Cello. This Montagnana model represents a refined step forward in craftsmanship, built with exceptional attention to detail and premium materials—making it an outstanding choice for advanced to professional cellists.

Constructed using fine-aged European Spruce and Asian Maple, the Ming Jiang Zhu 909 produces a rich, complex tonal palette with impressive depth and projection. The Montagnana body pattern contributes to its powerful, broad sound, offering warmth, clarity, and responsiveness suited for both solo and ensemble performance.

Each instrument is professionally set up and adjusted at Fiddlershop’s Florida workshop to ensure optimal playability and sound. The cello is fitted with Larsen D & A strings and Spirocore Tungsten C & G strings, providing a balanced and dynamic tonal response across all registers. A Bobelock Fiberglass 2000 XL case is included for secure and reliable protection.

Specifications

• Montagnana body pattern
• Setup and adjusted at Fiddlershop's Florida Workshop
• Larsen D & A, Spirocore Tungsten C & G Strings
• Professional Despiau Bridge
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Includes a Bobelock 2000 XL Fiberglass Suspension Cello Case

About the Maker

From the esteemed workshop of Ming Jiang Zhu in Guangzhou, China. Ming Jiang Zhu, a revered modern violin maker, passed away in 2014 but left behind a legacy of excellence. Recognized for their exceptional skills, Zhu earned 21 individual VSA (Violin Society of America) awards (2 gold, 2 silver); the workshop has earned 27 awards in total. Today, the workshop continues to be guided by Ming-Jiang Zhu's devoted student and first cousin, Wei-Xian Zhu, who has been part of the workshop for over three decades and now carries on its legacy.