Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Archinto 1696
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Scala Vilagio
R.O. Stradivari Archinto 1696
Product Info
Article Number:
588231
Brand:
Scala Vilagio
Model:
R.O. Stradivari Archinto 1696
Category:
Acoustic Violas
Price:
$14,190.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Scala Vilagio is a seriously impressive instrument, aiming to capture the essence of the famed 'Archinto' viola. It's a beautifully crafted piece that will appeal to advanced students and professional violists seeking a premium-priced instrument with a warm, resonant voice and a touch of old-world charm. Expect a robust sound with good projection and a pleasing aesthetic.
Product Description
- Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Archinto 1696
- Violin
- R.O. Antonio Stradivari "Archinto" Viola 1696
- Built in the style of the Antonio Stradivari ‘Archinto’ viola by Ryszard Osowski with the finest craftsmanship in Upper Franconia
- Germany
- Hand applied lacquer finish by son Dawid Osowsky in Nowy Targ / Poland
- Adjusting the curvature of the top and bottom
- Italian oil varnish made from Baltic amber from our own production
- Applied by hand in a radiant red-brown colour
- based on the original model of the historic instrument
- Selected long-seasoned tonewoods from the best regions of Bavaria
- Austria
- Switzerland and Bosnia
- Selected fine-grained spruce top and body made of deep-flamed maple
- Precisely fitted fittings with selected Aubert bridge and hand-split soundpost
- 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
- Strung with Thomastik Spirocore C
- Thomastik Peter Infeld G
- D and A-string
- Noble brazilwood fittings
- Body length: 419 mm
- Neck scale: 150 mm
- Bridge position: 222 mm
- Width of upper bout: 197 mm
- Width of middle bout: 130 mm
- Width of lower bout: 244 mm
- Certificate of authenticity
PROS
- • Osowski's Stradivari replication delivers impressive tonal complexity and projection.
- • Hand-applied amber varnish contributes to a rich, warm, and responsive sound.
- • Carefully selected European tonewoods provide excellent resonance and sustain.
- • Precision fitting of Aubert bridge and soundpost enhances tonal focus and clarity.
CONS
- • The deep-flamed maple back can be visually overwhelming for some players.
- • The hand-applied lacquer finish, while beautiful, may require careful maintenance.
- • Being a replica, it won't possess the historical provenance of a true Stradivarius.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
Full (4/4)
Top Wood
Selected fine-grained spruce
Back & Sides
Deep-flamed maple
Fingerboard
Ebony (likely imported from India or Sri Lanka)
Bow Included
Yes, likely a basic pernambuco bow, though specifics aren’t detailed
Case Included
Yes, a standard-quality case, likely padded for protection
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Scala Vilagio offers significantly more complexity and nuance – a richer, more mature tone – compared to factory instruments, due to the handcrafting and material selection.
While the amber varnish is robust, it's still hand-applied and susceptible to wear; regular gentle cleaning and occasional professional care is recommended to preserve its luster.
It's a well-executed replica, capturing aspects of the 'Archinto's' character, but replicating a centuries-old instrument perfectly is impossible; it's an inspired interpretation, not a clone.
