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The Maker:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Natale Novelli (b. 1908 Milano, d. 1981Codogno) was the nephew and student of violin maker Giuseppe Pedrazzini during his early training in Milan. Upon Pedrazzini\u2019s death in 1957, Novelli established himself in Codogno with a workshop of his own. Instruments made before Pedrazzini\u2019s death are regarded as Novelli\u2019s best work. The Novelli instruments were based on the Cremonese model and the personal model of his mentor. Novelli is distinctly noted for his exacting workmanship, lovely finishes, and restorations.<\/p>\n

Appearance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 1950 viola offered by Claire Givens is quite stunning with a two-piece back emblazoned with vibrant narrow flames.<\/p>\n

Sound & Feel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Playing the 15 \u00bc\u201d Novelli viola is sublime as you think you are playing and hearing a much larger viola, AND your left hand is traveling so easily over the strings and double stops.\u00a0 It has never been more effortless! Ahhh! Back to reality, you are playing a smaller viola sporting a warm, opulent, and expressive personality with just a tinge of brilliance. This viola is a fabulous opportunity for a professional violist, collector, passionate violist, or violinist wanting a super comfortable historically significant viola and the lifelong gift of enjoying this remarkable instrument.<\/p>\n

Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Belly: Spruce, Two-piece<\/p>\n

Back: Maple, Two-piece<\/p>\n

Certifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Certificate issued by Michel Samson.<\/p>\n

Specs:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Back Length: 38.5 cm<\/p>\n

String Length: 35.6 cm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":40814,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[81,9],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-40812","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-violas-40001-60000","product_cat-violas","entry","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n15 \u00bc\u201d Natale Novelli, Milano 1950 w\/cert | Claire Givens Violins, Inc<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.givensviolins.com\/?product=15-\u00bc-natale-novelli-milano-1950-w-cert\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"15 \u00bc\u201d Natale Novelli, Milano 1950 w\/cert | Claire Givens Violins, Inc\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Maker: Natale Novelli (b. 1908 Milano, d. 1981Codogno) was the nephew and student of violin maker Giuseppe Pedrazzini during his early training in Milan. 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