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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.
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 VAG1
This Chinese Viola is excellent value for money. It is set up in our workshop and fitted with Dominant strings. Available in very small sizes for young students.
Suitable for around Grade 6 level
Available in 14”, 15” and in 15 ½ ”
Price £765
Model VAG2
This Viola is made to a high standard in China. It has an antiqued finish and a very good quality of sound. Set up in our workshop and fitted with Dominant strings.
Suitable for around Grade 7 level
Available in 15 ½ ” and 16”
Price £1,300
Model VACW220
This completely German made instrument from the workshop of Clement & Weise is modelled after Stradivari, Antique finish. Excellent tone. Set up in our workshop and fitted with Dominant strings.
Suitable for around Grade 8 level
Available in 16”
Price £1,610
Jay Haide
A handmade Chinese instrument of high quality, superb antiqued varnish and very good sound. Set up in our workshop and fitted with Evah Pirazzi strings.
Suitable for around grade 8 level
Available 15 ½ ” and 16”
Price £1,785
Restelli Bravura
From our own range of specially selected new instruments. Beautifully hand made to a very high standard in a respected Beijing workshop. Very convincing antiqued varnish and a fine sound.
Suitable post Grade 8
Available 15 ¾” (other sizes to order)
Price £2,250
VAN208
A Viola from the workshop of Paesold in Germany. This is one of the better instruments from this well known workshop. Well made, of good appearance and very even in tone.
Suitable advanced amateur, early music college use
Available 15 ½”
Price £2,950
Paul Reap
A Viola from the workshop of Paesold in Germany. This is one of the better instruments from this well known workshop. Well made, of good appearance and very even in tone.
Suitable advanced amateur, early music college use
Available 15 ½”
Price £3,500
Older Violas
We keep an extensive range of older Violas from around £3,000
Our stock is constantly changing and only a few examples can be listed below to give a flavour of what we have to offer.
MS1112
A German Viola from the Neuner workshop c1880
15 ½”
Price £2,750
Viola MS672
Viola of Mittenwald make c1880
15 ½”
Price £3250
Viola MS983
Viola of German make from the Löwendall workshop c1880
15 ¾”
Price £3,800
Viola MS974
An English Viola c1840
15 5/8”
Price £5750
Viola MS483
Viola by Martin Restall 1983. Modelled after Amati
15 ¾”
Price £6,250
Viola MS1144
Viola by Aegidius Kloz, Mittenwald 1775
15 ½”
Price £10,000
Viola MS946
Viola of Italian make by petrus Sgarabotto 1937
15 ¾”
Price £25,000
