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Snow 200 Model 15" Viola - AUTHORIZED & PROFESSIONAL DEALER!
Estimated price for orientation: 1 490 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition ISBN: Does not apply Model: Does not apply Brand: Does not apply MPN: Does not apply UPC: Does not apply
WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED SNOW DEALER!Snow 200 Model 15" ViolaThis is a beautifully crafted, handmade Snow 200 Model 15" Viola which is setup and finished by Johnson String Instrument, New England's largest and most complete string instrument shop. The violin company's name, SNOW, originates from the workshop owner's first name XuePing, which translates into Snow. XuePing was trained in China by the great violin making master, Quan Zheng. Quan Zheng studied in Cremona, Italy, thus XuePing's instruments are of the Italian style. All Snow instruments are handmade. The wood used comes from Sichuan and Yun-nan Provinces (Southern region) and in the North East region of China. Spruce is used for the top which comes from the North East and North West Xinjiang Province. Each instrument is made from a two piece maple back and solid carved spruce top, hand-rubbed and antique varnished. The wood is naturally dried outside on a covered, ventilated area for 3-4 years. Then the wood is put into a drying room conforming to the old traditional European way. This process ensures that the wood will not open or expand. This guarantees stability.This beautifully crafted, handmade Snow 200 Model 15" Viola is professionally setup in the workshop of Johnson String Instrument, New England's largest and most complete string instrument shop. Johnson String Instrument has served the string instrument community since 1976.Snow 200 Model 15" Violas are handmade with a two piece maple back and solid carved spruce top using woods that are naturally dried outside on a covered, ventilated area for 3-4 years. Then the wood is put into a drying room conforming to the old traditional European way. This process ensures that the wood will not open or expand. This guarantees stability.The entire instrument is hand-rubbed with antique varnishing. High quality ebony pegs and fingerboard are precisely fitted and planed for proper scoop. The popular Wittner tailpiece with four fine-tuners built-in is used.A high quality Despiau bridge carved by our workshop is accurately fitted. We use Dominant D, G and C strings, with a Jargar A string. We finish it by adding a Guarneri style chinrest made from select Indian ebony.Each viola is unique and has a slightly different grain from the images used.WEB-SNOW200-VA4We are Johnson String Instrument, a family owned and operated business that has served the string instrument community since 1976. We are committed to offering you the best products with outstanding service. We offer an incredible selection of instruments and thousands of music accessories for beginners to masters!If you don't find listed what you're looking for, simply contact us. We can provide expert advice about what instrument or accessory would be perfect for you.
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| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | ISBN: | Does not apply |
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| MPN: | Does not apply | UPC: | Does not apply |
WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED SNOW DEALER!Snow 200 Model 15" ViolaThis is a beautifully crafted, handmade Snow 200 Model 15" Viola which is setup and finished by Johnson String Instrument, New England's largest and most complete string instrument shop. The violin company's name, SNOW, originates from the workshop owner's first name XuePing, which translates into Snow. XuePing was trained in China by the great violin making master, Quan Zheng. Quan Zheng studied in Cremona, Italy, thus XuePing's instruments are of the Italian style. All Snow instruments are handmade. The wood used comes from Sichuan and Yun-nan Provinces (Southern region) and in the North East region of China. Spruce is used for the top which comes from the North East and North West Xinjiang Province. Each instrument is made from a two piece maple back and solid carved spruce top, hand-rubbed and antique varnished. The wood is naturally dried outside on a covered, ventilated area for 3-4 years. Then the wood is put into a drying room conforming to the old traditional European way. This process ensures that the wood will not open or expand. This guarantees stability.This beautifully crafted, handmade Snow 200 Model 15" Viola is professionally setup in the workshop of Johnson String Instrument, New England's largest and most complete string instrument shop. Johnson String Instrument has served the string instrument community since 1976.Snow 200 Model 15" Violas are handmade with a two piece maple back and solid carved spruce top using woods that are naturally dried outside on a covered, ventilated area for 3-4 years. Then the wood is put into a drying room conforming to the old traditional European way. This process ensures that the wood will not open or expand. This guarantees stability.The entire instrument is hand-rubbed with antique varnishing. High quality ebony pegs and fingerboard are precisely fitted and planed for proper scoop. The popular Wittner tailpiece with four fine-tuners built-in is used.A high quality Despiau bridge carved by our workshop is accurately fitted. We use Dominant D, G and C strings, with a Jargar A string. We finish it by adding a Guarneri style chinrest made from select Indian ebony.Each viola is unique and has a slightly different grain from the images used.WEB-SNOW200-VA4We are Johnson String Instrument, a family owned and operated business that has served the string instrument community since 1976. We are committed to offering you the best products with outstanding service. We offer an incredible selection of instruments and thousands of music accessories for beginners to masters!If you don't find listed what you're looking for, simply contact us. We can provide expert advice about what instrument or accessory would be perfect for you.