The Stentor Conservatoire cello outfit is chosen by intermediate players and above and often recommended by teachers as a step-up instrument for students.‎ It offers a high standard at a reasonable cost.‎ The instrument is hand carved from attractive selected tonewoods and the outfit is complete with a lightweight hard case and good quality bow.‎ The Conservatoire has a carved spruce front and carved flamed maple back and ribs, finished in Stentor's Shellax varnish.‎ With ebony fittings and traditional inlaid purfling, this is a high quality cello outfit.‎ It comes with a selected wood bow with natural horsehair and a full mounted ebony frog and a lightweight hard case with integral cover and carrying straps