Vintage French Viola 16 inch c.1900's
An excellent choice of Vintage Viola for orchestral players and advancing students
Vintage French style c.1900’s made after an Amati style model
The body stop is 5mm shorter than a standard Viola, the perfect partner for a player who struggles with the size of a standard Viola
Deep bass tones open up to an easy play
Neck, ribs and two-piece back in Maple
Despiau Superieur bridge, optimally fitted and adjusted for sound
Robust tailpiece with 4 fine adjusters
Includes a new set of pirastro tonica strings
String length 367mm; neck length 145mm; body stop 217mm
Full sized 4/4
Ebony fittings
Professionally set-up at Bridge Street Violins for the highest possible sound quality
Product Information
A lovely vintage 16 inch viola with a French style body in an Amati pattern.
The lower body of the instrument is proportionally large compared to the compact upper and middle sections, this shape produces a beautifully deep bass. The viola responds well and is easy to play.
String length 367mm; neck length 145mm; body stop 217mm
The body stop is 5mm shorter than a standard Viola, the neck length has been proportionally shortened in line with the body.
This instrument would be the perfect partner for a player who struggles stretching to interval distances of other 16 inch instruments.
Professional Set Up
Our instruments are professionally set up by our resident Bridge Street Luthier to give you the best sound quality available. This set up includes peg adjustment, finger board resurfacing, top nut adjustment, sound post and bridge fitting, adjustments for optimal string height and playing comfort.
Arrange a Viewing and Visit our Workshop
This Violin can be viewed by booking an appointment with us via our Contact page. Get in touch and we can talk through all of your needs and help you to find the perfect Violin.
Postage Options
This instrument can be sent out to you, anywhere in the UK, a postage charge is applied at the checkout, alternatively you can collect free of charge from our Workshop near Lincoln. International postage is available, please get in touch for an individual quote.
