Walter Mahr Viola Quinton 16" / 40,5cm
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Walter Mahr
Viola Quinton 16" / 40,5cm
Product Info
Article Number:
573295
Brand:
Walter Mahr
Model:
Viola Quinton 16" / 40,5cm
Category:
Acoustic Violas
Price:
$3,289.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Walter Mahr Quinton is a beautifully made instrument, offering a lovely, mature tone that's surprisingly responsive. It’s a premium-priced option perfect for serious students or professional violists looking for a unique, expressive voice and a traditional German build quality.
Product Description
- Walter Mahr Viola Quinton 16" / 40.5 cm
- 5-String Viola
- Model Stradivari
- Size: 16 x 40.5 cm
- Solid
- evenly-grained spruce top
- Maple back
- sides and neck
- Ebony fingerboard
- Wittner fine tuning pegs
- Pirastro Obligato strings
- Spirit varnish
- brown old-imitated
- Made in Germany in the workshop of master luthier Walter Mahr in Bubenreuth
- Germany
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a warm, resonant, and surprisingly powerful projection.
- • Master luthier construction ensures exceptional craftsmanship and long-term stability.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive playing experience and excellent intonation.
- • Pirastro Obligato strings provide a rich, focused tone suitable for various playing styles.
CONS
- • The 'old-imitated' brown Spirit varnish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • Being a 5-string viola, its versatility is somewhat limited compared to standard models.
- • The 16” size, while comfortable for many, may be slightly large for younger or smaller players.
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Key Features
Size
16 x 40.5 cm
Top Wood
Solid, evenly-grained Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bow Included
No
Case Included
No
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s typically tuned a fifth lower, creating a lower extension of the viola’s range, adding a unique tonal depth.
The Quinton generally possesses a more focused and refined tone than many competitors, with a slightly more 'mature' character, avoiding overly bright or harsh qualities.
Spirit varnish is known for its breathability, allowing the wood to resonate more freely, contributing to the viola's overall tonal quality and responsiveness.
