This viola is our tribute to the elegance of G.B. Guadagnini's 1768 'Vieuxtemps' viola and is part of our Guadagnini quintet. This viola features moderate archings and elongated, refined corners. The reddish-brown varnish beautifully enhances the flamed maple wood, while its powerful sound embodies the rich, essential alto voice that defines the viola.

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This viola features moderate archings and elongated, refined corners. The reddish-brown varnish beautifully enhances the flamed maple wood, while its powerful sound embodies the rich, essential alto voice that defines the viola. The viola plays an essential role in any string ensemble, yet crafting violas that possess both the range and clarity needed for solo performances, as well as the power and depth required for ensemble work, remains a challenge. We believe this instrument embodies those very qualities and offers exceptional versatility. The size gives it the broad sound but the narrow upper bout and string length makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of artists. All the purflings used for this quintet was made and dyed by hand using pear and walnut in accordance with the original instruments.

G.B. Guadagnini model
Length of body: 336 mm
Upper bout: 167,5 mm
Lower bout: 209 mm