It is a very nice cello with warm sound. It takes a little playing in the beginning (1-2 weeks) before you can hear the actual sound it produces. My cello came with Larsen Aurora strings which I like very much (warm sound). The A string is very nice to play.
The finish could be a little bit better, but I do not think it is an important factor.
As I said the sound is very warm, and after six months of playing on this instrument, I like it very much.
The size is ideal for me (7/8) and the reduction in sound volume in reality is minimal compared to 4/4 cellos. The actual playing matters more than the cello size.
It is an instrument I would recommend and I would buy again, especially if you want a cello with warm sound.