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This viol-outline 5-string instrument is a well
made copy of a 1760's-period instrument by the Viennese maker -
Johann Joseph Stadlmann (b-1720, d-1781). Features include a flat-back
with upper angle break, a most generous length peg-box executed
in the Viennese style and some elegant carving in relief to the
very lower back.
According to The Universal Dictionary of Violin
and Bow Makers by William Henley (Amati Publishing 1973) Stadlmann
was maker and repairer to the Viennese Court and produced many well
made instruments on the Stainer model that are now highly sought
by Austrian and German players.
Unfortunately no - but the instrument must have
been made some time before mid-June 2003 - because that was when
we purchased the instrument. We've only just managed to get round
to doing it up.
Stylistic trait is in the making and workmanship
- strongly suggest that this instrument was made in Hungary.
Yes - it is a country with a long and fine tradition
of violin making.
No - as I said it is a very nicely made instrument
and that applies to both the internal work as well as the external
work. All we did was set it up with a new bridge, sound-post, endpin
unit and set of the reassuringly expensive Pirastro Origional strings.
We think that you'll be most impressed. Power
and tonal qualities are really excellent. The whole instrument vibrates
well when bowed.
Our supplier informed us that this is a "one-off"
copy. For an instrument that offers such good looks and a sound
quality to match - we think that value is unbeatable.
This is a handsome looking instrument with a
skilfully "aged" warm red-brown varnish and a huge professional
quality sound. If you're playing big symphonic works in a section
and want the added advantage of resplendent low notes - then this
is an instrument well worth considering.
Width at the upper bout 20.75in (52.7cm)
Width at the centre bout 14.85in (37.8cm)
Width at the lower bout 27.75in (70.6cm)
LOB 45.5in (115.5cm)
St length 42.15in (107.2cm).
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