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Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Scala Perfetta Viola 15,5''

Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona

Scala Perfetta Viola 15,5''

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 584069
Model: Scala Perfetta Viola 15,5''
Price: $5,478.00

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The Edgar Russ Scala Perfetta is a seriously impressive instrument. The Cremona workshop’s touch is evident in its warm, focused tone and refined aesthetics. This is a fantastic choice for experienced players or advanced students seeking a traditionally crafted viola with a professional feel and sound.

Product Description

  • Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Scala Perfetta Viola 15.5"
  • Viola
  • Size: 15.5" / 39.5 cm
  • Instrument with excellent Italian sound
  • Spruce top jointed from two pieces
  • Back made of flamed sycamore
  • jointed from two pieces
  • Sides and neck made from the same wood as the back
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Varnish: Spirit varnish
  • slightly shaded red-brown
  • Italian
  • Aubert bridge
  • Boxwood tuning pegs
  • Tailpiece made of boxwood with one fine tuner
  • Endpin: Boxwood
  • Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings
  • Includes certificate with photos and dimensions
  • Made in Europe and reworked
  • varnished and made ready to play at the workshop of Edgar Russ in Cremona
PROS
  • • Exceptional Italian tonal character; warm, rich, and resonant.
  • • Jointed spruce top enhances projection and complexity of tone.
  • • Flamed sycamore back provides visual appeal and contributes to tonal balance.
  • • Aubert bridge and Evah Pirazzi strings deliver a professional, ready-to-play experience.
CONS
  • • The 15.5” size may be unwieldy for smaller players or those with shorter arms.
  • • Spirit varnish, while beautiful, can be susceptible to damage with rough handling.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many students.

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Key Features

Size 15.5" / 39.5 cm
Top Wood Spruce (two-piece)
Back & Sides Flamed Sycamore (two-piece)
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

While spruce is more traditional, sycamore can offer a unique tonal color and is a respectable choice, especially when skillfully worked like it is here.
It likely refers to adjustments made by the Edgar Russ workshop to optimize the instrument’s playability and tonal response after the initial construction – setup, bridge adjustment, and potentially minor refinements.
Spirit varnish is known for allowing the wood to vibrate more freely, generally contributing to a more open and resonant tone compared to thicker, polymer-based finishes.

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