{"product_id":"despiau-baroque-cello-bridge-a-grade-3-trees-96mm-medium-heart-br27311-96","title":"Despiau Baroque Cello Bridge A Grade (3-Trees) 96mm Medium Heart – BR27311-96","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Despiau BR27311-96 is a professional-grade Baroque cello bridge (Model CB1) designed for period-correct setups and instruments requiring a wider stance. Crafted from Despiau's finest \"3-Tree\" (A Grade) maple, this bridge represents the pinnacle of wood selection, featuring very regular, fine grain, and strong medullary rays across the entire surface. This premium density ensures maximum sound transmission and structural stability, which is critical for the specific tension requirements of gut strings often used in Baroque performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CB1 model is characterized by its distinct Baroque architecture, offering a different mass distribution and aesthetic compared to modern \"Belgian\" or \"French\" patterns. This specific version features a 96mm foot width, making it suitable for wider cello tables, and a \"Medium Heart\" placement that balances flexibility with support. Like all professional Despiau bridges, it is supplied as a semi-finished blank that has been treated for hardness and requires precise fitting by a skilled luthier to match the unique arching of your instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3-Tree A Grade\u003c\/b\u003e – Selected from the finest maple with regular, fine grain, and strong medullary rays for superior tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBaroque Design (CB1)\u003c\/b\u003e – Features a period-correct shape optimized for Baroque setups and gut string response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e96mm Width\u003c\/b\u003e – Extra-wide foot spacing accommodates cellos with wider tables or specific f-hole placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardened Wood\u003c\/b\u003e – Treated to increase durability and acoustic velocity, preventing warping under tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium Heart\u003c\/b\u003e – Offers a balanced compromise between bridge mass and flexibility for nuanced articulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e CB1 (Baroque)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e BR27311-96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e A Grade (3-Trees)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 96mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardened Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/b\u003e Cello (Baroque Setup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Despiau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42915798155330,"sku":"BR27311-96","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/8925\/files\/medium_b58f2d68-48c6-4eb3-bb0b-f8e3c7bceed4.jpg?v=1768856852","url":"https:\/\/sweetheartdeals.com\/products\/despiau-baroque-cello-bridge-a-grade-3-trees-96mm-medium-heart-br27311-96","provider":"Sweetheart Deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}