Viola based on Andrea Guarneri

This viola is a lovely round shape and has a lovely round viola sound, the sort of sound that you want to make on a viola. It is open, free, and it is easy to produce a sound, even across the strings, with a wonderful middle range.

Model  

This is  the viola model I have made most frequently, because it works so well. The sound has a relaxed refinement coupled with power and attack. The A string is powerful without too much edginess, the middle two strings tend to have that lovely mid-range viola sound and the C string is strong whilst blending with the G and D strings.

 

Specifications

Length of back 412mm  [16 ¼ “]

Neck length 140

Open string length 368

Body stop 222

Width, upper bouts 196

Width, c bouts 141

Width, lower bouts 243

Price

£12,000

back view of W Castle's A  Guarneri model viola

Try on Approval

I offer instruments on approval usually for a period of around three weeks. You’re welcome to collect an instrument from my workshop, or if I am attending an event near you, I am happy to arrange a meeting place, or bring it to you. Every instrument is covered by my insurance whilst on approval.

If you would like to talk to me about this instrument, call me on: 

01948 880608

 

Contact me
I’m happy to talk about instruments anytime, whether you’re a soloist in an orchestra or a keen amateur. Call me to talk through what you’re looking for.