Kev Chanot

I think a common mistake when looking at instruments is the tendency to "want" them to be by a specific maker, therefore overlooking features that tell otherwise....

Love your cat - do you take her for walks? My daughter would take one of ours,only I'm not sure the cat would be happy.....

Be interested in photos when you get yours. Perhaps then we can tell if it's original.

The alcohol will come in useful if anything goes wrong !!

I have only the words of the great Captain Beefheart in my head ---- "Fast & Bulbous !"

Just add it to your log pile.....

Didn't think gouges were gender specific !!?

I'll have to sort through all my "Chanot" family stuff & find it. Now, where did I put it......................?

You're right re Joseph. Not really sure about Francois(The designer of the cello illustrated in this thread). I did compile a fairly detailed family tree some years ago with some assistance from a Chanot cousin in Paris, although this was pre-computer days......

Morgana, Very interesting reply, but with respect I believe you have muddled up the Georges. The George I was referring to was the son of the GEORGES I think you are referring to....(Him being my great great great grandfather !!!) Now I'm confused !

Hi Tom, Yes, the man in question was my great great grandfather. Incidentally, it would appear that it was an attempt by a self righteous violin business to discredit serious competition. They failed, and I am glad.

Perhaps you'd like to enlighten us on the supposed "Uplabeling" ?

Si, As I thoughto !!!

Slight deviation from original topic , but does anyone think Stradivari et al would have used ready made wood glue from a supplier if it were available??

Unusual comment John. I don't know how long PVA has been around, not 100 years I bet!