The Maker:

This instrument is hand-crafted to Givens Violins’ exacting standards from select tonewoods in Beijing.

Appearance:

The viola has a lovely red-brown over gold, hand-applied, multi-layer, spirit varnish in the early 20th century Markneukirchen German style.

Sound & Feel:

This viola has a robust and projecting sound that is clear with a quick response – a lot of power for such a small viola!

Materials:

Belly: Spruce, two-piece

Back: Maple, two-piece

Specs:

Back Length: 35.9 cm

String Length: 32.9 cm