Viola "Ioann" (John)

This viola was created with the blessing of Archimandrite Bartholomew, using acoustic wood (spruce and maple) from the monastery's reserves.

Dimensions:
Overall length (including button): 695 mm
Maximum plate width: 235 mm
String length (mensur): 228 mm
Rib height:

• At the neck: 39 mm

• At the button: 41 mm
  Top plate length: 417 mm
  Back plate length (including button): 432 mm
  Scroll width: 50.5 mm

Finish: Oil varnish with polishing.
Color: Rich honey or amber; reveals pink and red tones at certain lighting angles.
The bridge is crafted by the master.

Features:

• Wide, rounded f-holes.

• A relatively large instrument with gently sloping, high arching.

• Possesses a beautiful, classic, deep viola voice.

The attached video files feature a professional recording of this viola's sound without any retouching or audio correction.