Pedro Luis is an instrument maker trained by Michael Goronok, a Russian luthier who established his workshop in Cleveland. Goronok was known for his exacting standards for the quality of materials used to make his instruments and for establishing a line of cellos hand-made in Mexico and finished in his Cleveland shop that surpassed most of the options at this price point. This cello is no exception and resonates with a clean, focused sound that projects clearly in all registers. The beautiful brown varnish complements the refined sound of this instrument well. This cello is perfect for the advancing player looking for that step-up in projection and sound quality.