1. VIOLA PRICING SUMMARY: 

The following Viola’s are available:

INTERMEDIATE 200 series 14 1/2″ VIOLA – costs $450 with an antique matt finish.

INTERMEDIATE 300 series: 15″ VIOLA – costs $590 with flamed maple back, sides and an attractive amber gloss varnish.

ADVANCED VIOLAS:

(SN:181 S$690) Advanced 15 ½” Viola-Stradivarius model – fully blocked and lined

SEMI-PROFESSIONAL VIOLAS:

(SN:176 S$1290) 15” Viola Copy of Guarnerius – Russian Spruce&Maple aged 16yrs

(SN:162 S$1290) 16 ½” Viola Copy of Stradivarius – Russian Spruce&Maple aged 16yrs

2. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS AND PHOTOS: 

(SN:181 S$690) Advanced 15 ½” Viola-Stradivarius model – fully blocked and lined

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(SN:176 – S$1290) Copy of a “Guarneri del Gesu” violin (15″) – discounted from S$1,690 due to varnish blemish under the tailpiece.

Made by a Russian violamaker in Beijing. (Russian Spruce and Maple) (highly recommended for tone, dynamics, expression and volume for soloists) 

Russian violamaking has a long history, earlier that even many European countries. Guarneri’s violins often have a darker, more robust, more sonorous tone than Stradivari’s. Russian spruce and maple have been used to achieve this. The tone on this violin is just exceptional, having a powerful, rich, clear tone. The craftmanship is excellent in every way.

Features:

• 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil varnished
• Selected Seasoned Russian Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 16 years)
• Selected Seasoned Russian Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 16 years)
• Ebony Fingerboard
• Hard-carved pegs, tailpiece and chinrest
• Genuine Inlaid Purfling
• One violin case and one Brazilwood Advanced standard bow

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(SN:162 – S$1290) Copy of a “Stradivarius” viola (16 1/2″) – discounted from S$1,690 due to varnish blemish under the tailpiece. 

Made by a Russian violamaker in Beijing. (Russian Spruce and Maple)

(highly recommended for tone, dynamics, expression and volume for soloists) 

Russian violamaking has a long history, earlier that even many European countries. This copy of a Stradivarius viola is 16.5″ full-sized and has incredible range in tone and dynamics responding well to the bow. The quality of the sound is evident in the first position and the higher registers where the same depth of tone is produced. Russian spruce and maple have been used to achieve this. The tone on this viola is just exceptional, having a powerful, rich, clear tone. The craftmanship is excellent in every way.

Features:

• 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil varnished
• Selected Seasoned Russian Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 16 years)
• Selected Seasoned Russian Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 16 years)
• Ebony Fingerboard
• Hard-carved pegs, tailpiece and chinrest
• Genuine Inlaid Purfling
• One viola case and one Brazilwood Advanced standard bow

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