Mark Wood Cobra 4-String Fretted with Barbera Pickup

Finally, after sitting around for so many centuries, cello players can now stand up and be counted! SAY IT LOUD: "I'm a cellist and I'm proud!" Presenting the AWESOMELY AMAZING COBRA Cello! In the constant pursuit of fine-tuning the designs of all our instruments, the Cobra Cello has been on the top of our list to put under the microscope. Although we loved the original "Picasso-like" design, we felt it needed a more streamlined look and feel so, after many pre-production designs, we finally came up with this new sleek and sexy COBRA Cello. Not only is the aesthetic more artistic and eye-catching, but we re-designed the support system as well. In fact, in the process of re-working the support system, we discovered that the instrument actually is now positioned far better than the original design. As a result, we found there was no more need for the end-pin since you can now sit down comfortably while "wearing" the COBRA Cello. And of course, all you cellists can now have even more fun than ever dancing around onstage! And although its looks may have changed, the COBRA Cello features the same mindblowing richness and depth of sound that all our instruments have come to be known for! Available in either 4, 5, or 6 string fretted or fretless, and in any color you can possibly imagine, the innovative design of the COBRA Cello utilizes similar technology to that of our Viper Violin by featuring our self-supporting shoulder harness support system (patent pending) which offers unparalleled freedom of movement to the modern cellist along with outstanding quality of tone. FRETS Play two to three note chords like a guitar without compromising the beautiful subtleties of an acoustic violin fingerboard. All slides and bends associated with the violin still apply with frets (we file the frets lower on the D, A, E string side). Also, with frets, the player can explore many pizzicato sounds and pick-like guitar styles. (Note: All violins are also available fretless.) PICKUPS Cobra cellos come stock with an in-house pickup included, and have the option of a Barbera pickup (we encourage using a pre-amp with the in-house). For an additional charge, we recommend the Barbera transducer bridge pickup, which has a piezo pickup under each string and produces sounds ranging from heavy metal/thrash to classical, jazz, and clean "acoustic sounding" music with great success. SPECIFICATIONS Body - poplar wood Fingerboard - select ebony Tuning machines - sealed gear; gear ratio 14:1 Strings - custom Super-Sensitive Pickups - in-house or Barbera Frets or fretless - 4, 5, and 6-string Choice of hardware - black, silver, gold Fingerboard length - 580 mm