Viola - Handmade Professional Grade - $2600
Publish Date: 2011-06-05 08:15:45 | Contact: Mariana | Place: Richmond Hill Canada | 1825 times displayed |
A new unused and handmade 15 ¾” viola, precisely designed and crafted by luthier Juan Sandoval.The viola was made from carefully selected and hand-prepared materials during 2009 -2010. It has been professionally insurance appraised and checked for authenticity.
Handmade of solid, slow-dried woods. Sandoval does not use laminated woods. Described as a renaissance style viola with modern inlay.Created by a luthier who is also a professional musician, this viola is intended for the professional viola player or aspiring university level student. The general tone is strong and balanced, with a lovely, warm and deep sound. It carries all ranges well. This instrument is beautiful to play and to hold, and has been set up ready for immediate play.
Sandoval is a former student and apprentice of well renowned violin/viola maker Peter Mach, of Aylmar Quebec.
Varnish: Clear Brownish Amber
Back: Carved soft African maple
Sides and neck: Curly specked maple
Scroll: Maple
Top: Oregon Pine
Fingerboard: African Wild Pear
Pegs, nut, tailpiece, endpins: Ebony
Standard maple bridge
Gewa chinrest
Aricore strings
Size 15 ¾ ”
Body length: 402mm
Upper boat: 193mm
Middle bout: 136mm
Lower bout: 237mm
Outfit and Accessories are negotiable:
Standard 65g bow (octagonal stick, ebony frog). Valued at $150
Shaped viola case. Hard foam material with soft velvet interior. Valued at $100
Contact: Mariana at sandovalmana@gmail.com to discuss shipping or an appointment to view the instrument. You will have a 1 week trial period with the viola. If you are not satisfied you may send it back with full refund. Buyer pays for all shipping costs.
Handmade of solid, slow-dried woods. Sandoval does not use laminated woods. Described as a renaissance style viola with modern inlay.Created by a luthier who is also a professional musician, this viola is intended for the professional viola player or aspiring university level student. The general tone is strong and balanced, with a lovely, warm and deep sound. It carries all ranges well. This instrument is beautiful to play and to hold, and has been set up ready for immediate play.
Sandoval is a former student and apprentice of well renowned violin/viola maker Peter Mach, of Aylmar Quebec.
Varnish: Clear Brownish Amber
Back: Carved soft African maple
Sides and neck: Curly specked maple
Scroll: Maple
Top: Oregon Pine
Fingerboard: African Wild Pear
Pegs, nut, tailpiece, endpins: Ebony
Standard maple bridge
Gewa chinrest
Aricore strings
Size 15 ¾ ”
Body length: 402mm
Upper boat: 193mm
Middle bout: 136mm
Lower bout: 237mm
Outfit and Accessories are negotiable:
Standard 65g bow (octagonal stick, ebony frog). Valued at $150
Shaped viola case. Hard foam material with soft velvet interior. Valued at $100
Contact: Mariana at sandovalmana@gmail.com to discuss shipping or an appointment to view the instrument. You will have a 1 week trial period with the viola. If you are not satisfied you may send it back with full refund. Buyer pays for all shipping costs.