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We cannot over emphasize the importance of the correct set up of a Viola. The work must be carried out by an experienced Violin maker in order that the instrument fulfills both its playing and tonal potential.
All our Violas are carefully set up and adjusted in our workshop.
Viola Outfits (instrument, case and bow)
We have selected the following range of Violas from the many available because we believe they represent the best quality and value in each of the price ranges. They are all fitted with solid ebony fingerboards and ebony or rosewood pegs.
Model VAOF1
Our lowest price Viola outfit is a good value Chinese Viola with bow and case. We take a standard Westbury Viola and put it through our workshop, paying particular attention to bridge, soundpost, nut and pegs. We then fit a set of Dominant strings. This Viola is suitable for the beginner, through to the early grades.
Available 15 & 15 1/2 inch (other sizes to order)
Price £350
New Violas (Instrument only)
Listed below are the new Violas which form the corner stones of our range. In addition we regularly buy other German and Chinese instruments at various prices and sizes depending on availability. Please telephone for details.
Model VACG3
A Viola made in China and finished in Germany. This instrument combines the excellent value of modern Chinese work with the quality of finish we expect from Germany. It is antique finished and superb value for money. We further refine fittings and set up in or workshop and fit Dominant strings.
Price £600
Model VACG11
Made in China and finished in Germany, this Viola is excellent value for money. It has the appearance of an old instrument, being antique finished. It is further refined in our own workshop and fitted with Dominant strings. This model is similar to the previous Viola but is of higher quality and has better selected and more highly figured tonewood.
Suitable for around Grade 7 level.
Available in 16inch (other sizes to order)
Price £895
Model VACW220
This completely German made instrument from the Workshop of Clement & Weise in Bubenreuth , is available in Stradivari model. The varnish is normally antique finished so as to have the appearance of an old instrument, but they are also available with a “new” finish. Tonally these Violas are excellent. Final set up is in our own workshop. Fitted with Dominant strings.
Suitable for around Grade 8 level.
Available 15 1/2 & 16 inch (other sizes to order)
Price £1,435
VACW230
This is the second model in the Clement & Weise range. It is modelled after Stradivari and similar to VACW220 but with better selected tonewood and a higher finish. Rosewood pegs and tailpiece. Evah Pirazzi strings.
Available 15 1/2 and 16 inch
Price £2,377.00
VAN208
Viola from the workshop of Paesold Germany. This is one of the better instruments from this well known workshop. It is well made, of good appearance and very even in tone.
Suitable advanced amateur/early music college use.
Available 15 1/2 inch
Price £2,950
Viola by Martin Restall
This viola was made in 1983 and was joint winner of the "Facta Britannia" Violin making competition of that year. It is modelled after Amati and has a back length of 15 3/4 inches.
Price £6,250
Older Violas
We keep an extensive range of older Violas from £1,200 upwards.
Our stock is constantly changing and only a few examples can be listed below to give a flavour of what we have to offer.
MS672
Viola of Mittenwald make c1880
15 1/2" back
Price £3,250
MS946
Viola of Italian make by Petrus Sgarabotto 1937
15 3/4 "
Price £16,000