The very last bit of the making of our instruments is what's called the set up - all the free standing and removable parts, some of which can be adjusted to change the sound of the instrument.
This includes the ebony work of the nut and the saddle, the peg fitting, the sound post fitting and the bridge fitting.
I have worked with my father - a retired engineer - for several months to devise a way of making beautiful professional tailpieces for cellos in the wood of my choice.
Victoria's cello is set up with one of them made in olive wood - a landmark of my home, the south of France.
The pegs were made by Philip Brown - a very talented wood turner who specialises in instruments pegs.
We use the best wood for sound post and bridge that means it is made from the best grown tone wood, best processed and worked on the split to insure stability over time.
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