Nicolas Temino

Yes, I would probably use it...but not for violin making.

Pure gold.

Yes, looks like a well made factory chinese one.

You are not the first. Take a look. This is a “Cellato” by the awesome Les Luthiers, from Argentina https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Luthiers

What two instruments! Personally I would stay with the strad, but I repeat, it is a personal taste. Guarneri is also fabulous. And what a great player and nice person Pablo is.

Amazing, Edi. Thank you.

It seems the cello has not his original neck.

High ribs might also give a clue?

Not sure, but does not look very British to me.

Agree. Looks like stained jujube to me.

Yes, that is what I meant. Sorry for my English. We were talking about residual cork removing.

If not asked specifically for a concrete action, 5/5.5 and 8 mm are my standards for cello. 3.5 and 5.5 for violín.

I simply don’t use cork, but felt. It does not leave residues (-----) when removed.

Yes, and they both float!

Rest in Peace, CT. And thank you for everything you tought me. My thoughts with his family and friends.