Our viola is composed of spruce from Val di Fiemme with medium-tight, regular grain, and a two-piece back of Bosnian maple. The oil-rosin varnish is of a Golden-amber colour over a Golden-brown ground—this emphasises the beauty of the wood underneath as well as its reflective properties.

The outline of this viola is based off of the ‘Primrose’ from 1697, showcasing longer open corners and round central bouts which give it a flowing classical look. The arching is high, yet with a generous scoop towards the purfling which emphasises the true genius of Andrea Guarneri. The sound holes are upright, slightly asymmetrical and showing off the skills of the maker in terms of the smaller wings—a true challenge. Finally, the scroll shows an unbroken spiral with a bold front and back view.

The final result gives the viewer an impression of an antique instrument with flair and high quality.

Inspired copy of Andrea Guarneri 408mm (16”) Viola