Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Viotti 1709
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Scala Vilagio
R.O. Stradivari Viotti 1709
Product Info
Article Number:
588203
Brand:
Scala Vilagio
Model:
R.O. Stradivari Viotti 1709
Category:
Acoustic Violins
Price:
$14,190.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Vilagio Stradivari Viotti is a seriously impressive instrument, clearly built with a deep respect for the original. Ryszard Osowski has done a remarkable job capturing the essence of the 'Viotti ex Bruce,' and the resulting sound is both powerful and refined—perfect for the experienced player seeking a historically informed voice and willing to invest in a truly special violin.
Product Description
- Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Viotti 1709
- Violin
- Size: 4/4
- Handmade by Ryszard Osowski in the finest craftsmanship in Upper Franconia
- Germany
- based on the model of Antonio Stradivari's "Viotti ex Bruce" (1709)
- Hand applied lacquer finish by son Dawid Osowsky in Nowy Targ / Poland
- Adjusting the curvature of the top and bottom
- Scroll carved according to the original
- Rib cage built on an inner mould according to the Cremonese tradition
- Italian oil varnish made from Baltic amber
- hand-applied in a radiant reddish-brown colour
- based on the original model of the historic instrument
- 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 with a one-piece back
- Precisely fitted
- elegant cocobolo mount with selected Milo trunk Bridge and hand-split soundboard from 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: 358 mm
- Neck length: 130 mm
- Bridge position: 195 mm
- Upper bout: 168 mm
- Middle bout: 109 mm
- Lower bout: 208 mm
- Strings: Thomastik Peter Infeld G
- D and A and a Peter Infeld platinum E string
- Includes certificate of authenticity
PROS
- • Osowski's craftsmanship replicates Viotti's design with impressive accuracy.
- • Baltic amber varnish contributes to a rich, warm, and responsive tone.
- • One-piece maple back provides excellent tonal projection and clarity.
- • Careful wood selection from premier European regions ensures exceptional resonance.
CONS
- • The hand-applied lacquer might require occasional maintenance to preserve its luster.
- • The deeply flamed maple back, while beautiful, can make the instrument visually sensitive to scratches.
- • The premium-priced nature limits accessibility for many aspiring musicians.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
4/4
Top Wood
Selected fine-grained spruce
Back & Sides
Deeply flamed maple (one-piece back)
Fingerboard
Ebony (likely imported from India or Sri Lanka, based on Cremonese tradition)
Bow Included
Not specified in description, assume standard student-grade bow
Case Included
Not specified in description, assume a basic, padded case
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Frequently Asked Questions
While a faithful recreation, it won’t match a true Stradivari’s complexity. Expect a similar warmth and projection, but with a slightly more modern clarity.
The hand-applied lacquer is beautiful, but requires care; regular polishing will help maintain its luster and protect against minor scratches.
This violin is best suited for advanced students and professionals who appreciate nuanced tone and historical accuracy in their instruments.
