Scala Vilagio R.O. A. Guarneri Conte Vitale
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Scala Vilagio
R.O. A. Guarneri Conte Vitale
Product Info
Article Number:
588223
Brand:
Scala Vilagio
Model:
R.O. A. Guarneri Conte Vitale
Category:
Acoustic Violas
Price:
$16,390.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Scala Vilagio is a serious instrument—a beautifully crafted replica of a Guarneri 'Conte Vitale' with significant tonal enhancements. The Osowskys’ modifications give it a powerful, mature voice ideal for seasoned professionals and advanced students seeking a historically-inspired, richly resonant viola.
Product Description
- Scala Vilagio R.O. A. Guarneri Conte Vitale
- Viola
- Built in the style of the Andrea Guarneri ‘Conte Vitale’ viola (1676) by Ryszard Osowski in the finest craftsmanship in Upper Franconia
- Germany
- Hand-applied lacquer finish by son Dawid Osowsky in Nowy Targ / Poland
- Modification of the arching of the top and back
- Widening of the middle and lower bout
- Scroll based on their own design
- inspired by the most beautiful works of Guarneri
- F-holes of their own design in the style of Guarneri
- Sides built on an inner mould according to the Cremonese tradition
- Italian oil varnish made from Baltic amber
- produced in-house
- hand-applied according to the original model of the historical instrument in a radiant gold-brown shade
- Selected well-seasoned tone woods from the best regions of Bavaria
- Austria
- Switzerland and Bosnia
- Selected fine-grained spruce top
- Body made from deeply flamed maple
- Precisely matched
- elegant pernambuco fittings from a selected Milo trunk
- bridge and hand-split soundboard from our own production
- Powerful and extremely assertive sound with strong projection
- Wide colour spectrum with a strong character in the lows and mids
- combined with a harmonising richness of overtones
- Body length: 420 mm
- Neck length: 150 mm
- Bridge position: 222 mm
- Width of upper bout: 197 mm
- Width of middle bout: 136 mm
- Width of lower bout: 249 mm
- Strings: Thomastik Infeld Dynamo
- Includes certificate of authenticity
PROS
- • Exceptional tonal projection thanks to modified arching and bracing.
- • Hand-applied amber varnish provides a warm, complex sonic character.
- • Osowsky's scroll design offers a unique aesthetic appeal and comfortable grip.
- • Bavarian tonewoods deliver exceptional resonance and sustain.
CONS
- • The traditional construction will likely require more frequent maintenance and setup.
- • The radiant gold-brown varnish may be susceptible to scratches and UV damage.
- • The premium-priced nature makes it inaccessible to many aspiring violists.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
Full (16 1/8 inches)
Top Wood
Selected Bavarian Spruce
Back & Sides
Selected Bavarian Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony, hand-carved
Bow Included
Yes, a matching high-quality bow crafted in the workshop
Case Included
High-end, custom-fitted case with velvet lining
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Frequently Asked Questions
While meticulously modeled, it won't perfectly replicate centuries of aging; it offers a vibrant, modern response with a similar tonal palette.
No, these are permanent alterations designed to enhance projection and tonal complexity – integral to the instrument’s character.
Avoid direct sunlight and extreme temperature changes; regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional professional cleaning are vital.
