Scala Vilagio F.H. Gasparo da Salo Viola

Viola

Gasparo Bertolotti ‘daSaló’ is one of the most successful violin makers in Brescia. He was not only a musician himself, which helped him to perfect the sound of his instruments, but he also trained important violin makers such as Maggini. He is known for his incredibly full and deep sounding instruments, which also include the small viola from 1580. The high arching of the top and back plates, as well as the enormous width of the body, contribute to this volume of sound. The viola is very light with a short scale length and a large sound. For delicate fingers and violists looking for an easy-to-play instrument, this Gasparo is perfect.

• Handmade in Germany by master violin maker Florian Hertzsch
• Top made of Alpine spruce
• Back, sides and scroll made of flamed maple
• Ebony fingerboard
• Boxwood fittings
• Antique oil varnish with amber varnish from own production according to the Italian model
• Thin layer of varnish for freely vibrating wood
• Traces of wear and tear modelled on old Italian violins
• Final sound adjustment carried out via bridge and sound post
• Back length: 392 mm / 15.5"
• Bridge position: 209 mm
• Neck length: 139 mm
• Scale: 351 mm
• Strings: Thomastik Dominant
• Includes certificate and Jakob Winter viola case 51015 VIBE