Check the listing for details. Howard Core CS4000C Core Select Davidov Cello - 4/4 Size. Condition: New. Listed at 5118.95 USD. A Historic Re-creation of a 1712 Davidov Strad The Howard Core CS4000C Core Select Davidov Cello is an exquisite re-creation of a 1712 Davidov Stradivarius — one of the finest examples of a B-form cello ever built. The Core Select Davidov boasts meticulously crafted archings and graduations, imbuing it with a brilliant, singing sound. This cello's well-aged tonewoods not only ensure a head-turning appearance, but also yield a vibrant, flexible response that works well in a vast range of musical applications. The Davidov Stradivarius has been — and is still being — played by many of the world's greatest cellists, from Jaqueline Du Pre to Yo-Yo Ma. And now, thanks to the Howard Core CS4000C Core Select Davidov Cello, this historic design can be your instrument of choice, too.