Testimonials and references

  • "To me, Tim Duerinckʻs flax fiber cello is the best sounding, and most practical alternative to a traditional cello. I love that I can play this cello outside without worrying about damaging the instrument, and without compromising the sound. The cello feels so great under the fingers, itʻs really easy and enjoyable too play. It has such a direct sound, so I donʻt have to work hard to produce an enormous sound."

    — Joshua Nakazawa, Hawaii Symphony Orchestra cellist and founder of Mana Music Hawaii

  • “It feels like the instrument is one entity. When I play the cello it feels like flowing water, it's so easy. If I have to compare it to something: a wooden cello is a combustion engine car, this is an electric vehicle!”

    — Benjamin Glorieux, soloist and composer

  • “With my violoncello, I have found a robust tool for my symphonic work. Further, as a cellist always curious about new things, I have searched a long time for a contemporary interpretation of the historical template of the classical instrument. Only with Tim and the work in his workshop have I found a meaningful symbiosis that makes my own complex, artistic statement, possible, as a musician and composer, both aesthetically and ethically, in the studio, on stage, and in other interdisciplinary projects.”

    — Sebastian Selke, Associate Principal Cellist, Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg

  • "Tim Duerinck is, in my opinion, one of a small handful of makers/researchers with the imagination, hands-on experience and research background needed to further the evolution of violin family instruments.'

    — Joseph Curtin, renowned violin maker and researcher

  • I had the privilege of extensively playing Tim Duerinck's flax cello with the built-in pickup system. The cello itself is expertly built and plays smoothly. This instrument is very suitable to discover new sound palettes. The sound of the pickup system comes close to the natural instrument sound, but also lends itself to being used more experimentally. It therefore expands the existing sound horizons and inspires to discover new ones.

    — Eline Duerinck, cellist and teacher

  • "Tim his instruments are among the most playable I have played on. The Balance, quality and detail make them a true inspiration and pleasure for any musician. That puts them up there in the high range. The different materials give them a character and soul. It even widens the sonic options and possibilities, while still holding on to what makes a great instrument: the soul, vision and dedication of the builder."

    — Reinhard Vanbergen, violin player, producer and composer