Current Offers as of Spring 2025
As of Spring 2025, we maintain a regularly updated list of available instruments at the bottom of this page, with featured highlights and photos of select instruments at the top. These include instruments recently restored or handcrafted by Alex. If you’re looking for something specific, please note that we always have a wide selection of violins, violas, cellos, and bows available beyond what is listed here. Feel free to reach out with any inquiries.
Contact us for more information at alex@bacelarviolins.com or by phone at 732-560-1033.
William Forster (dated 1775, London)
This William Forster cello from 1775 is a soloist level cello. The instrument possesses a very responsive deep bass and a complex projecting tone, comparable to many 18th century Italian cellos.
Alejandro Bacelar (Martinsville NJ, 2023)
A Bacelar String Instruments soloist level cello from 2023 handcrafted by Alejandro Bacelar himself. A powerful instrument, very responsive with a complex, projecting tone and a deep bass.
Jules Lavest (1929, France)
This Jules Lavest French cello dated 1929 is a copy of a Carlo Antonio Testore. The instrument has an elegant tone and is very responsive, projecting with brilliance.
Instruments available:
(As of June 12, 2025)
Violins
Violins under 10K:
We have several of our shop violins from 4K to 10K, handcrafted by Alejandro Bacelar
Violins 10K to 15K :
German, early 20th century
R. Meyer, 1937, Massachussetts
Violins 15K to 20K:
Paul L’Orange, 1933, Marseille
Heinrich E. Heberlein jr., 1921, Markneukirchen
Albert Deblaye, 1927
L. Coutier, 1930
German, late 18th century, Kloz School
Violins 20K to 30K:
Joseph Bassot, 1801, Paris
Violins 30K to 50K:
Early 19th century Italian, possibly Neapolitan
Late 19th century Italian, possibly Neapolitan
Violins 50K+:
Joseph Hel, 1898, Lille France
Armando Altavilla, 1923, Napoli
Violas
Violas between 6K to 10K:
Several shop violas handmade by Alejandro Bacelar in the following sizes: 15 1/2”, 16”, 16 1/2”
A. Bacelar, New Jersey, 2009. 16 1/2”
Professional violas 15K to 30K:
Hawkers and Son, London, 1890. 15 3/4”
Antonio Lechi, Cremona, 1922. 15 7/8”
Arthur Richardson, 1940. 16 1/4”
A. Bacelar, New Jersey, 2009. 16 1/4”
A. Bacelar, New Jersey, 2018. 16”
A. Bacelar, New Jersey, 2021. 16 3/8”
A. Bacelar, New Jersey, 2021. 16 1/2”
Profesional violas 30K to 50K:
Enrico Marchetti, Turin c. 1890. 15 1/2”
Forster family, English, c. 1770. 15 1/4”
Cellos
Cellos under $15,000
Bacelar Shop cellos range between 5K to 15K. Most are full size.
We currently have 3/4 and 1/2 size.
The 15K cellos are professional level instruments with plenty of power, quality of tone and easy playability.
Cellos 30K to 50K range:
German c. late 19th century, Labelled Fabricatore, Strad model
German c. 1890, Strad model
Czech, c. 1900, Labelled Prasmus Schiefler
German early 20th century
Jules Lavest, Copy of Testore, 1929
AVAILABLE SOON - Cellos being restored:
English, c. 1900, Strad model, (Attributed to Richmond Henry Bird)
Cellos over 50K:
7/8 size Augustinus Chappuy, 1787
L. Fritz Heberkein, Markneukrichen, 1928
A. Bacelar, 2023, Davidoff Strad model
A. Bacelar, 2023, Demunk Strad model
A. Bacelar. 2023, Seavuse Strad model
AVAILABLE SOON - Cellos being restored:
French, School of Caussin, mid 19th century, Strad model
Southern Italian c. 1830, Small full size
Czech c. 1850, Certified as Alfonso Della Corte of Napels
Rare Cellos:
W. Forster, 1775, English, Amati model
AVAILABLE SOON - Rare cellos being restored:
James & Henry Banks, 1800, English
Francesco Ruggieri, 1680, Cremona
W. Forster, 1813, English, Strad model
Enrico Marchetti, 1914, Torino Italy
Joseph Hel, 1899, Lille France
Our list of bows will be updated soon!
Violin Bows
Violin Bows between $800 to $1,500:
Our Pierre J. Remy violin bows are professional bows made of fine pernambuco mounted in Gold and silver.
Violin Bows between $500 to $600:
Our pernambuco Charles M. Dugal violin bows are high quality semi-professional and student bows. The pernambuco bows range in price from $500 to $600.
Nickel, silver and gold mounted violin bows:
We carry various nickel mounted violin bows ranging in price from $500 to $700
Silver mounted violin bows ranging in price from $900 to $1,800
Our gold mounted violin bows by modern makers range in price from $2,000 to $4,000
Violin bows over $4,000:
We carry violin bows over $4,000 by the following makers: Albert Nurnberger, W. E. Hill & and Sons, and James Tubbs.
Viola Bows
Viola Bows between $600 to $900:
Our Pierre J. Remy viola bows are professional bows made of fine pernambuco mounted in silver.
Viola Bows between $500 to $600:
Our pernambuco Charles M. Dugal viola bows are high quality semi-professional and student bows.
Nickel, silver and gold mounted viola bows:
We carry nickel mounted viola bows ranging in price from $550 to $750
Silver mounted viola bows ranging in price from $1,000 to $2,800
Our gold mounted viola bows by modern makers range in price from $3,200 to $4,000
Cello Bows
Cello Bows between $1,200to $1,600:
Our Pierre J. Remy cello bows are professional bows made of fine pernambuco mounted in gold or silver.
Viola Bows between $500 to $650:
Our pernambuco Charles M. Dugal cello bows are high quality semi-professional and student bows.
Nickel, silver and gold mounted cello bows:
We carry various nickel mounted cello bows ranging in price from $600 to $780
Silver mounted cello bows ranging in price from $1,200 to $3,000
Our gold mounted cello bows by modern makers range in price from $4,000 to $6,500