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The ebony fingerboard is graduated for each string to optimize the tone and playability of every note

3/4 Paul Hilaire cello, Mirecourt, 1963, #165 yoshizaki0426 which does not seem toPaul Hilaire (1906 1967) worked as Georges Apparuts first assistant in his workshop in Mirecourt. After Apparut's death, he took over the workshop together with Apparuts widow. At that time, the firm took the name of "Establissements APPARUT & HILAIRE" and was producing mostly cellos, but also violins and violas. Hilaire initially worked alone, but was eventually able to employ apprentice Jean EULRY, from the Amde DIEUDONN workshop. His instruments