The Viola described is a high-quality, hand-crafted instrument designed for serious players and enthusiasts. It features a combination of premium tonewoods and craftsmanship, delivering exceptional sound quality and durability.
Key Features:
- Tonewoods: Crafted from solid-carved slightly flamed spruce for the top and maple for the back, sides, and neck, providing a balanced and resonant tone.
- Fingerboard & Fittings: The 100% ebony fingerboard, pegs, and fittings ensure smooth playability and stable tuning, with the ebony providing a luxurious feel and durability.
- Tailpiece: A carbon tailpiece with four fine tuners offers precise tuning adjustments and enhances the overall strength and stability of the instrument.
- Bridge: The viola is equipped with a hand-carved French Despiau viola bridge, known for its excellent resonance and sound transmission.
- Soundpost: A European spruce soundpost sourced from Alpine Tone Wood, adding to the viola’s rich tonal qualities.
- Finish: The instrument features a spirit-based, durable dark brown finish that maintains the wood’s natural tone and appearance without thick lacquer, allowing for greater tonal resonance.
- Wood Drying: The wood is dried a minimum of 5 years, ensuring it is fully seasoned for optimal sound production and stability.
This viola is designed to provide a rich, warm sound with great clarity and depth, making it an ideal choice for players looking for an instrument with excellent tonal characteristics and a durable build.