Bernd Hiller & Sohn Paolo Testore Viola
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Bernd Hiller & Sohn
Paolo Testore Viola
Product Info
Article Number:
585834
Brand:
Bernd Hiller & Sohn
Model:
Paolo Testore Viola
Category:
Acoustic Violas
Price:
$10,780.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Paolo Testore model from Bernd Hiller is a serious instrument for the dedicated violist. The sound is rich and complex, with excellent projection, and the craftsmanship is truly top-tier. It’s ideal for advanced students and professionals seeking a traditional, European-made viola with a sophisticated voice.
Product Description
- Bernd Hiller & Sohn Paolo Testore Viola
- Viola 16" / 41.5 cm
- Model according to Paolo Testore
- Completely handmade in Germany by master violin maker Bernd Hiller in Markneukirchen
- All components of the instrument are perfectly harmonised by Bernd Hiller
- Old seasoned tonewood
- Beautiful narrow grained spruce top
- Deeply flamed split maple back
- Deeply flamed sides and neck
- Red-brown varnish made from our own formula of fine natural resins and oils
- Fingerboard
- upper and lower saddle made of high-quality ebony
- Berdani ebony pegs - French model
- Berdani ebony tailpiece - French model 127mm with 4 integrated titanium fine tuners
- Berdani ebony chinrest - Guarneri model with titanium tuners - anti-allergic
- Berdani ebony end pin - decentralised centre for adjusting the tension of the tailpiece
- Evah Pirazzi Gold strings
- Integrated titanium fine tuners on all 4 strings
- Despiau bridge
- Powerful and strong in the lower registers
- Rich in overtones and dominant in the upper registers
- Fast response and slim neck
- Narrow middle bout
- Very pleasant to play
- Scale: 367 mm
- Length: 415 mm
- Including certificate from master luthier Bernd Hiller
PROS
- • Exceptional tonewood selection yields a warm, resonant, and mature voice.
- • Handcrafted construction by Bernd Hiller ensures meticulous detail and quality.
- • Berdani ebony fittings offer refined aesthetics and precise tuning stability.
- • Guarneri chinrest and decentralized endpin improve player comfort and ergonomics.
CONS
- • The deeply flamed maple back, while beautiful, can contribute to a slightly darker tonal character.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many aspiring violists.
- • The French model pegs may require some adjustment for certain playing styles.
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Key Features
Size
16" / 41.5 cm
Top Wood
Narrow-grained Spruce
Back & Sides
Deeply flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bow Included
No
Case Included
No
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Frequently Asked Questions
While striving for the Testore aesthetic, Bernd Hiller's interpretation offers a more refined projection and clarity, likely due to the modern tonewood selection and meticulous construction.
Yes, the ebony fittings offer superior response and stability, contributing to a more nuanced and controlled playing experience, and the fine tuners are invaluable for precise intonation.
The natural resin and oil varnish is durable, but like all fine finishes, it benefits from careful handling and occasional professional cleaning to preserve its luster.
