Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Archinto 1696

Viola

R.O. Antonio Stradivari "Archinto" Viola 1696
Built in the style of the Antonio Stradivari ‘Archinto’ viola by Ryszard Osowski with the finest craftsmanship in Upper Franconia, Germany
Hand-applied varnish finish by son Dawid Osowsky in Nowy Targ / Poland
Modification of the arching of the top and back
In-house produced Italian oil varnish made from Baltic amber
Applied by hand in a radiant red-brown colour, based on the original model of the historic instrument
Selected tonewoods that have been aged for many years, sourced from the best regions of Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland and Bosnia
Selected fine-grained spruce top and body made of deep-flamed maple
Precisely fitted components featuring a carefully selected Aubert bridge and a hand-split soundpost, crafted in-house
Powerful and extremely assertive sound with strong projection
A wide tonal palette with a bold, characterful low and midrange, complemented by a rich and well-balanced spectrum of overtones
Strung with Thomastik Spirocore C, Thomastik Peter Infeld G, D and A-string
Noble brazilwood fittings
Body length: 419 mm
Neck scale: 150 mm
Bridge position: 222 mm
Width of upper bout: 197 mm
Width of middle bout: 130 mm
Width of lower bout: 244 mm
Certificate of authenticity