John Juzek 1/2 Size Cello Made in Czechoslovakia Circa 1950-1960

Description

This auction is for a John Juzek 1/2 size cello which was made in Czechoslovakia by the well-known workshop of John Juzek. It most likely dates from the 1950s, but could be as late as the early 1960s. Juzek is one of the best-known manufacturers of student grade instruments, and many of their violins, violas, cellos, and double basses were sold in America, where they were distributed by the Metropolitan Music Company. The serial number "SR l l" painted on the bass side rib of the instrument as well as on the bottom of the instrument indicates that it was used in the New York City public school system. The frighteners on the tailpiece, on the tape position, markers on the neck also typical of student instruments.
The instrument is in good condition for its age. The Top is made of Spruce and the Ribs and Back are made of European Maple. Needs a proper setup. New bridge, sound post, strings and adjustments are  necessary for playable condition.
An excellent smaller cello for an advancing student. Juzek Celli offer a nice depth, focus and projecting tonality.
The aforementioned information was given to me by two luthiers who examined my John Juzek Cello. The luthier from California examined photos of the Juzek and the luthier from New York City physically handled and examined the Juzek cello.
I purchased this cello around twenty years ago. It has been used only as a display / conversation piece.
There are dents and scraps on the back and on all the sides of the cello which were probably incurred by the former owner. The front of the cello was sanded down and refinished, again, only the front has been refinished.
There is a name, "Penny" carved onto the upper left front side of the cello which was on the cello when I purchased it. When the front was refinished, almost twenty years ago, the name was left to remain as a remembrance of it's age and former owner; also we didn't want to sand down the wood too much. This John Juzek cello is sold "AS IS".
Measurements below are as accurate as humanly possible. I tried as best as possible to give accurate measurements.
Top body width: 11" wide
Bottom body width at widest point: 14" wide
Scroll is: 7" long
Top Peg is 3" long and 1 5/16" at
widest
point
2nd Peg is 3 1/2" long and 1 1/4" at widest point
3rd Peg is 3 1/2" long and 1 6/16" at widest point
4th Peg is 3 3/4" long and 1 6/16" at widest point
Neck is: 9" long
Neck and scroll together are 16" long.
Body length: 25 1/2" long
Full body length with neck & scroll is: 41 1/2" long
Wood ball/stub: 1 1/4" long
Metal Stand is: 12" long
Entire John Juzek cello length with extended stand is: 54 3/4" long / high
Please look closely at all of the pictures because they are part of the description. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I will do my best to answer as quickly as possible. This John Juzek cello will also be listed as an item for outright sale on a website for only musical instruments. If sold, this auction will be ended early.
I ship with UPS, United Parcel Service unless the buyer notifies me that he/she wants to arrange for his/her own shipping. The buyer can also pickup the John Juzek cello at my New York City location for free.
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