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ViolaVittorio Bellarosa, Naples 1961 (16 3/8″/ 41.7 cm.)

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ViolaFernando Ferroni, Florence 1927 (40.5 cm)

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ViolaIgino Sderci, Florence 1954, 16½”

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ViolaVincenzo Cavani, Modena 1958, 16½”

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ViolaEnrico Politi, Rome 1942 (15 3/4″/ 40cm.)
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ViolaCesare Maggiali, Carrara 1944 (16 9/16″/ 42.1cm.)
ViolaMario Gadda, Mantua 1976 (15 7/8″/ 40.4 cm.) Modello Tommaso Balestrieri
ViolaPaolo Vettori, da Salo model, Florence 2018, 42 cm

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ViolaRiccardo Bergonzi, Cremona 1999 “Energia” (16 1/2″/ 41.9 cm.)

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ViolaWilliam Forster II, London c. 1790 (37.9 cm./15″)

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ViolaNatale Carletti, Pieve di Cento c. 1960 (40.7 cm./16″)

Includes a certificate by Dimitry Gindin, London, 25 August 2017. Viola Demonstration

ViolaSofia Vettori, Florence 2018, “Libra” 42.1 cm

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ViolaAntonio Capela, Anta-Espinho 1986. 42.2 cm.

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ViolaTheodore Skreko, Indianapolis 2015; in the style of Gasparo da Salo (15 7/16″/ 39.2 cm)

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ViolaItzel Avila, Toronto 2017 “Obialto” (16″/ 40.6 cm.)

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ViolaDario Vettori, Florence 2015, 16-3/8″

Includes the maker’s certificate. Viola Demonstration

ViolaTetsuo Matsuda, Barrington 2009 (40 cm)

Here is a beautifully made viola from the hands of a noted contemporary master maker. This instrument is the ideal companion to the player looking for a professional level viola…

ViolaGiuseppe Quagliano, Jesi 2003 (16⁵/₁₆”/ 41.4 cm.)

A fine example of contemporary Italian making at its best, this viola has a rich, broad tone with warmth and sweetness throughout its register. The maker’s certificate is included. Viola…

ViolaW.E. Hill & Sons, London 1972, 16¾

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ViolaGiovanni Battista Virzi workshop, New York 1938 (16 9/16″/ 42.1cm.)

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ViolaMaurizio Tadioli, Cortetano Cremona 2001. 42.2 cm.

A fine, early example from one of Italy’s most promising makers of this century. Viola Demonstration  

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ViolaMarten Cornelissen, Northampton 2003 (43.2 cm./ 17 in.)

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ViolaWojciech Topa, Zakopane 2016, 16¼”

Another fine viola by Wojciech Topa bearing a full, rich tone. Viola Demonstration

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ViolaMartin Erician (Yeritzian) Yerevan 1987
ViolaStefano Mamino, Cremona 1988, 16.5″

Made by a talented contemporary Italian maker, Stefano Mamino. Mamino learned his craft under the guidance of Vanna Zambelli and later, worked under G. Morassi. This viola has fine tonal…

ViolaWilliam Whedbee, Chicago 1985, (41 cm./ 16³/₁₆”)

A fine example of this popular maker’s early work. The label reads: “Entirely Handmade In The Shop Of / William H. Lee & Co., Inc. / Chicago Illinois / Model…

ViolaDavid Emile Brobst, Alexandria 2016, 16″

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ViolaUmberto Lanaro, Padua 1971, 16.5”

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ViolaRobert M. Childs, Boston 1993 (15.75″)

Beautifully made using the finest materials available, violin maker Robert Childs has created a masterpiece in tone production. Viola Demonstration

ViolaRoy W. Morgan, Chicago, mid 20th century (16.5″)

A very nice American made viola by Roy Morgan. This instrument features a beautiful, orange-amber varnish over a well figured, two piece maple back and has a fine, powerful tone….

ViolaJules Grandjon workshop, Mirecourt c. 1880 (16″/40.7 cm)

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ViolaDerazey school, Mirecourt circa 1880 (16″/ 40.6 cm.)
ViolaCatalin Quercinola, Eudora, KS 2018; copy of Peter Guarneri of Venice, 1726.
ViolaDavid Gouthro, Göteborg 2023 (15 3/8″/ 39.1 cm.) inspired by a viola of Anselmo Bellosio, Venice 1792
ViolaKatrien Vandermeersch, Turnhout 2016 (41 cm.)

This instrument is part of the groundbreaking exhibition entitled “Celebrating Women Luthiers: An International Exhibition,” and will be available for trial and purchase for a limited time. Viola Demonstration

ViolaKatrien Vandermeersch, Turnhout 2012 (41 cm.)

This instrument is part of the groundbreaking exhibition entitled “Celebrating Women Luthiers: An International Exhibition,” and will be available for trial and purchase for a limited time. Viola Demonstration

ViolaDaniel Foster, Blacksburg 2003

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ViolaStefano Trabucchi, Cremona 2000 (15 3/4″/ 40 cm.)

Viola Demonstration This beautifully made instrument possesses an even and responsive tone.

ViolaAmedée Diéudonné, Mirecourt 1956 (16⅛”)

Fine craftsmanship and beautiful tonal qualities combine in this classic French viola. This is one of prolific luthier Amedée Diéudonné’s last works. Viola Demonstration

ViolaSibylle Ruppert, Paisley 2021 (16 1/16″/ 40.8 cm.)

This instrument is part of the groundbreaking exhibition entitled “Celebrating Women Luthiers: An International Exhibition,” and will be available for trial and purchase for a limited time. Viola Demonstration

ViolaChristian Pabst, Cremona 2001, 16¼”

The tone of this viola is both clear and well focused. Includes the maker’s certificate.   Viola Demonstration

ViolaVirginie Pezet Berton, Paris 2018 (40.2 cm)

This viola is based on a similar model by Andrea Guarneri. It’s a smaller instrument that respects the proportions of the original Guarneri model with a shorter lower bout uniquely…

ViolaVirginie Pezet Berton, Paris 2019 (41.4 cm)

A “Conte Vitale” model developed in line with current scientific research. This model was built with the goal of rediscovering underlying principles of tonal quality and homogeneity. Viola Demonstration

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ViolaDon Leister, Richmond, VA 2023 (16 1/16″/ 40.8 cm.)
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ViolaTomasz Kowalski, Nowy Targ 2018 (16 5/8″)
ViolaFabrizio Ragazzi, Sanremo 2006 (15.75″)

From the hands of a maker who also happens to be a professional musician, its tone is both sonorous and clear. Viola Demonstration

ViolaErnesto Vaia, Cremona 1982 (16″)

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ViolaButhod workshop, Mirecourt c. 1880 (15.75″)

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ViolaRobert W. McCluskie, Potomac 2013 #384 (16½”/41.8 cm)

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ViolaDiéudonné Workshop, Mirecourt c. 1950 (16 5/16″/ 41.4 cm)

Enjoy this well made French viola from one of the leading workshops of its era. This viola possesses a full bodied, well focused tone.

ViolaRobert W. McCluskie, Potomac 2012 #377 (16 1/4″)

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ViolaAndrzej Glodek, Nowy Targ 2022 (15 3/4″)
ViolaFranz Josef Klier, Testore Model, Bubenreuth c. 1950 (16³/₁₆”)

A good representation of a Testore instrument bearing a good facsimile Carlo Antonio Testore label. This instrument possesses a fine, robust and colorful tone quality. Viola Demonstration

ViolaGagliano copy, Markneukirchen c. 1920 (39 cm)

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ViolaV. Richelieu, Burlington 2023, Gasparo “da Salo” model (15 9/16″/ 39.5 cm.)
ViolaOlav Breivik, Milwaukee 1952 (15.5″)

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Viola“HM/GH” Label, 1911 (16½”)

Possessing a bold, full bodied and rich tone, this is the ideal instrument for the player looking for a professional instrument. Viola Demonstration

ViolaMiro Tsonev, Sofia 2011 (16⅜”)

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ViolaLadislav Prokop, Chrudimi 1923 (40.2 cm./ 15 13/16″)
ViolaFrench c. 1930, Mirecourt, Labeled “Pierre Gouvernel, Paris 1930″ (16”)

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ViolaLillo Salerno “Il Narese” workshop, Pforzheim 2021 (16 3/16″/ 41.1 cm.)

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ViolaLillo Salerno “Il Narese” workshop, Pforzheim 2021 (15 5/16″/ 39 cm.)

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ViolaLillo Salerno, 2021 (15 5/8″)
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ViolaLillo Salerno “Il Narese” workshop, Pforzheim 2023, “Stradivari Personalizzato” (15 5/8″)
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ViolaV. Richelieu, Vermont 2023 (15″)
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ViolaV. Richelieu, Vermont 2020 (15″)
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ViolaV. Richelieu, Vermont 2023 (15″)
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ViolaV. Richelieu, Vermont 2023 (16″)
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ViolaV. Richelieu, Vermont 2023 (15 1/2″)
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ViolaV. Richelieu, Vermont 2022 (15 1/2″)
ViolaV. Richelieu, Burlington VT, 2019 39.5 cm. (15.5″)

V. Richelieu violas offer an uncompromising instrument that resonates with a true viola sound. Featuring hand-applied oil varnish, master craftsmanship, and true viola patterns all the way down to the…

ViolaV. Richelieu, Burlington VT, 2019 (16″)

V. Richelieu violas offer an uncompromising instrument that resonates with a true viola sound. Featuring hand-applied oil varnish, master craftsmanship, and true viola patterns all the way down to the…

ViolaMiro Tsonev, Sofia 2010 (15.75″)

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ViolaClement & Weise, Model 230, Bubenreuth 2003 (16″/40.6 cm)

Instruments by Clement & Weise of Germany are rapidly becoming the standard of excellence for tone production and quality among contemporary makers. They are based on classic Strad and Guarneri…

ViolaPavel Nagy, Reghin 1986 (39.4 cm)

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ViolaStradivari model, Markneukirchen circa 1930 (15 3/8″/ 39 cm.)
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ViolaAmati model, Schönbach circa 1930 (15 13/16″/ 40.2 cm.)
ViolaMartin Olteanu workshop, Bucharest 2011 (41.2 cm.)

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ViolaWilliam J. Hu & Snow, Beijing 2004, 16″/40.6 cm

A contemporary, beautifully handmade viola. Viola Demonstration

ViolaWieslaw Sokolowski, Białystok 1992 (16½”)

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ViolaClement & Weise, Model 220, Bubenreuth 2008 (15 1/2″/ 39.4 cm)

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ViolaClement & Weise, Model 220, Bubenreuth 2005 (16″/40.5 cm)

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ViolaLorenzo Renaldi model, from the Guy Cole workshop, 1998 (38.2 cm)
ViolaClement & Weise, Model 220 Bubenreuth, 2004 (16″/ 40.7cm.)
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ViolaLes ateliers de la Dyle, Bruxelles 2023 (16 1/2″)
ViolaMing-Jiang Zhu Workshop, Guangzhou 2014, 16½”

From the workshop of the award winning master Ming-Jiang Zhu comes this fine, handpicked viola made with excellent quality woods and varnished with great attention to detail. Players will enjoy…

ViolaMing-Jiang Zhu, Guangzhou 2014, 15″ Size

A characteristic example from the Ming-Jiang Zhu workshop. For a viola of this size, this instrument has a fine, robust and warm tone. Viola Demonstration

ViolaKarl Hofner Workshop, Hagenau 2007, no. 115 A5 16″
ViolaMeteny Workshop “de la Dyle”, Brussels 2014 (40.6 cm.)

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ViolaV. Richelieu, Burlington VT, 2019 28 cm. (11″)

V. Richelieu violas offer an uncompromising instrument that resonates with a true viola sound. Featuring hand-applied oil varnish, master craftsmanship, and true viola patterns all the way down to the…

ViolaV. Richelieu, Burlington VT, 2019 30.5 cm. (12″)

V. Richelieu violas offer an uncompromising instrument that resonates with a true viola sound. Featuring hand-applied oil varnish, master craftsmanship, and true viola patterns all the way down to the…

ViolaSnow Workshop “Simona da Snow,” Beijing 2009 (41.7 cm)

A contemporary handmade quality viola for the advancing player.

ViolaErich Werner, Bubenreuth 1985, 42 cm

Faithful attention to detailed workmanship and modeling characterize this lovely viola from the Erich Werner shop. It has a broad, rich tone with clarity and focus.

ViolaFranz Sandner Workshop, Nauheim 1982 (42 cm)
ViolaWest Coast Strings, Vitto Rossi Model, 2016 (16″)
ViolaSofi Tonev model, Sofia 2019, 16″

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ViolaPetru Cristian Demeter, Transylvania 2017 (16″)

Images of this instrument are typical of this model. Viola Demonstration

ViolaPetru Cristian Demeter, Transylvania 2019 (16″)
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ViolaV. Richelieu, Burlington VT, 2019 32.6 cm. (13″)
ViolaAldo Romano Model, Los Angeles 2016, 15″
ViolaFranz Sandner Workshop, Nauheim 1984 (42 cm.)
ViolaMichael Schmal Model, Möhrendorf 2010 (42.2 cm)

A lovely viola with a fine, robust tone for the advancing musician.

ViolaRudoulf Doetsch model #701, 2013 (16″/ 40.6 cm)
ViolaIrmgard Rehaag, Coesfeld 1984 (40.9 cm.)
ViolaBoiko Stoyanov, Sofia 2000, 39.5 cm

A very good handmade viola from Bulgaria. This instrument is made from choice materials from a region long known for their tone wood. This viola is an excellent option for…

Viola5-String Viola, “Sandro Luciano” Model, Los Angeles 2018 (38.3 cm.)
ViolaAndre Roma model, Kazanlak, 2020 (16″)

This newly made, Romanian viola has fine tonal qualities. This instrument is a very good option for the advancing player.

Viola“Sandro Luciano” Model, Los Angeles 2016 (16″)
ViolaHans Schiller, Bubenreuth circa 1985 (40.6 cm./ 16″)

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ViolaGewa “Rom Antik”, Germany (16 1/2″)
ViolaGiuseppe Renaldi “Vintage” Model 2017 – 15″, 15½”, 16″, and 16½” Sizes – Viola/Outfit

Exceptional Performance at an Affordable Price Our Giuseppe Renaldi “Vintage” Model viola delivers a professional sound at an affordable price. Players love the Renaldi viola because it produces a clear,…

ViolaRoman Emilescu Model, Reghin 2009 (38.2cm)

Eastern European craftsmanship and artistry combine with a broad and colorful tone in this lovely viola for the advancing player.

Viola“Konstantin Brava” model, Reghin 2020 (40.5 cm)

Here is a beautifully made viola from one of Eastern Europe’s most important making centers. A terrific value with a great sound.

ViolaIvan Dunov “Superior” Model, Reghin 2019 (15″)

A very good viola for the advancing player.

ViolaKremona Studio, Hristo Nikolov, Kazanlak 2008 Stradivari V2 (16.5″, 42 cm)
ViolaAmber Strings Workshop “Bernardo Bosio” 2016 (41.8 cm)
ViolaThe Symphony Model Outfit ***Rent-to-Own Option*** 12″-16 1/2″ sizes

This entry-level viola model, available in multiple sizes, offers a rich, professional sound for an attractive price. Starting from $795 to $1050, the outfit includes a hard plastic case, rosin,…