ViolaAndrea Guarneri’s viola model is very popular among violists and is therefore often copied. Andrea Guarneri was the grandfather of Guarneri del Gesu and learned his craft from Nicolo Amati. He is best known for his violas
- Handmade in Germany by master violin maker Florian Hertzsch
- The viola model from 1676 has a back length of about 16.5” and therefore also a powerful tone
- Top made of alpine spruce
- Back, ribs and scroll made of flamed maple
- Fretboard made of ebony
- Ebony fittings
- Antique oil varnish with amber varnish from own production according to the Italian model
- Thin varnish layer for unhindered vibration of the woods
- Traces of wear imitating old Italian violins
- Final sound adjustment via bridge and soundpost
- Floor length: 422 mm / 16.5”
- Bridge position: 225 mm
- Neck length: 141 mm
- Strings: Thomastik Dominant
- Incl. certificate and Jakob Winter viola case 51015 CAB
Scala Vilagio F.H. A. Guarneri Viola 1676
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