Nicolas Temino

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.

Does all of this apply the same way to the other string family instruments?

Would love to see that instrument! Any picture? PM me, I don’t want to hijack your thread.