The Violas listed below are available for sale unless indicated otherwise. Please contact Steve to arrange examination and trial.
All instruments can be adjusted to the players preference at the time of purchase, and will receive a free service and further adjustments if necessary 6 and 12 months after purchase.
All instruments can be adjusted to the players preference at the time of purchase, and will receive a free service and further adjustments if necessary 6 and 12 months after purchase.
Hoing model Viola 2021
Model:
Inspired by the Clifford Hoing 'Diploma' Viola of 1949.
Dimensions:
LOB - 407mm (16")
Upper bouts - 200mm
Middle bouts - 145mm
Lower bouts - 248mm
String length - 370mm
Current setup:
Strings - Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold
Pegs - Rosewood
Tailpiece - Tamarind
Endpin - Rosewood
Tailgut - Kevlar
Varnish:
Makers own cooked oil varnish, lightly antiqued.
Inspired by the Clifford Hoing 'Diploma' Viola of 1949.
Dimensions:
LOB - 407mm (16")
Upper bouts - 200mm
Middle bouts - 145mm
Lower bouts - 248mm
String length - 370mm
Current setup:
Strings - Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold
Pegs - Rosewood
Tailpiece - Tamarind
Endpin - Rosewood
Tailgut - Kevlar
Varnish:
Makers own cooked oil varnish, lightly antiqued.
Guarneri model Viola
Coming soon, please contact Steve to express an early interest!
Model:
Inspired by the Andrea Guarneri 'Conte Vitale' viola of 1676.
Dimensions:
LOB - 419mm (16 1/2")
Upper bouts - 196mm
Middle bouts - 138mm
Lower bouts - 242mm
String length - 370mm
Current setup:
Strings - tbc
Pegs - tbc
Tailpiece - tbc
Endpin - tbc
Tailgut - tbc
Varnish:
Makers own cooked oil varnish.
Model:
Inspired by the Andrea Guarneri 'Conte Vitale' viola of 1676.
Dimensions:
LOB - 419mm (16 1/2")
Upper bouts - 196mm
Middle bouts - 138mm
Lower bouts - 242mm
String length - 370mm
Current setup:
Strings - tbc
Pegs - tbc
Tailpiece - tbc
Endpin - tbc
Tailgut - tbc
Varnish:
Makers own cooked oil varnish.