The Scott Cao Viola Gasparo Da Salo Model Including the Simply for Strings Setup is an excellent choice for advanced to professional violists. All Scott Cao violas are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in instruments costing much more. The Scott Cao Viola Gasparo Da Salo Model Including the Simply for Strings Setup is an excellent choice for advanced to professional violists. All Scott Cao violas are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in instruments costing much more. The Scott Cao Da Salo is a remake of the viola made by Gasparo da Salò. Gaspar's violas are known for being easy to play while having a full bodied tone with strong projection. Aesthetically, the Da Salo is unique as it has fleur-de-lis pattern on the top and bottom of the one-piece back. This instrument is ideal for both orchestral & ensemble work, but can stand alone as a solo instrument with it's strong projection. At Simply for Strings, our team of professional luthiers and staff ensure that each instrument is individually assembled, setup, tuned, and inspected to our highest standards.
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Please note: This item is an old stock display model. It was briefly stored in an area with poor humidity levels and the instrument has suffered some cracks as a result. The largest crack is under the chinrest and there are some small finish cracks on the back near the neck. The cracks are on the surface only and have been sealed to prevent further damage. There is a small scratch on the back of the viola, accidentally caused during a play-test. Please see photos for further details or reach out to us with questions! This listing is for a viola ONLY. The case and bow are sold separately. Please reach out to us if you would like to purchase a case and/or bow with your instrument! The Maple Leaf Da Salò viola bench copy is designed after the Gasparo Bertolotti Da Salò pattern. Da Salò was one of the greatest Brescian violin makers of the sixteenth century. This viola has a nicely flamed antiqued back and has a beautiful golden brown hand-applied varnish. Its superior sound quality makes it suitable for the dedicated advanced player. Flamed Maple back, sides, and scrollEuropean spruce topAntique brown varnish with amber undertonesPremium Ebony fingerboard and fittingsDa Salò patternAvailable in 15.5" and 16" sizes (please reach out to us or see our other listings for information about the 16")
Modeled on the pattern of the great 16th century Brescian luthier, Gasparo da Salo. Gasparo's violas are considered among the best ever created, preferred by many to even Stradivari's, because of their dark, penetrating tone. With great projection and power, the Wang Gasparo viola is also surprisingly agile and responsive. Purfling is doubled around the edges, with decorative flair on the back, typical of the early Baroque style. 15", 15 1/2", 16", and 16 1/2" sizes.
A truly unique cello pattern with a longer outline. broader shoulders. elongated f-holes and double-purfling. this Core Select model is based on the work of the great Giovanni Paolo Maggini (c.1580-1630) of Brescia. Italy.
