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Sandner high level antiqued viola, 16 inch, German, new
Estimated price for orientation: 1 200 $
Category: Violas
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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 Brand: Sandner Country//Region of Manufacture: Germany MPN: Does Not Apply EAN: Does not apply
Elida Violins offer this unlabelled 16 inch viola that comes from the Sandner factory in Germany. It is a new German viola (very cleverly made to look old, those considering old violins should take note of this!). Looks over 100 years old but is in fact brand new.It's a high level viola - they don't do this sort of finish on cheap or intermediate instruments, this will be one intended for advanced playing. I have been trying to work out what the likely model number is and have concluded that the closest likely candidate is the 702A.The provenance is this: a wholesaler I deal with bought this in as a sample and then decided not to proceed further with selling it. It was offered to retailers and I was the first one who agreed to buy it so I got it. It arrived from the factory set up with Larsen strings and a Despiau bridge and Wittner tailpiece but any alternative of your choice will be supplied at no extra cost. Also supplied will be a basic (but new) case for shipping.As far as I can work it out based on what I know, I would expect this violin on its own to retail at about £2000 if it had a label - that estimate is based on US prices for the 702 and 702A which you can research for yourself easily enough (don't forget to add the VAT). It's German and as such the price is high. So this is a very nice buy for someone.The tone is powerful but still very viola like. I played viola at diploma level and in some high level amateur orchestras before I injured my shoulder some years ago (I can hardly play at all now) and certainly would have been very happy to play this instrument at that level. It even competes well with the Gliga, at least, as far as I can tell using open strings only which I'm afraid is my level these days.
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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 | Brand: | Sandner |
| Country//Region of Manufacture: | Germany | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| EAN: | Does not apply |
Elida Violins offer this unlabelled 16 inch viola that comes from the Sandner factory in Germany. It is a new German viola (very cleverly made to look old, those considering old violins should take note of this!). Looks over 100 years old but is in fact brand new.It's a high level viola - they don't do this sort of finish on cheap or intermediate instruments, this will be one intended for advanced playing. I have been trying to work out what the likely model number is and have concluded that the closest likely candidate is the 702A.The provenance is this: a wholesaler I deal with bought this in as a sample and then decided not to proceed further with selling it. It was offered to retailers and I was the first one who agreed to buy it so I got it. It arrived from the factory set up with Larsen strings and a Despiau bridge and Wittner tailpiece but any alternative of your choice will be supplied at no extra cost. Also supplied will be a basic (but new) case for shipping.As far as I can work it out based on what I know, I would expect this violin on its own to retail at about £2000 if it had a label - that estimate is based on US prices for the 702 and 702A which you can research for yourself easily enough (don't forget to add the VAT). It's German and as such the price is high. So this is a very nice buy for someone.The tone is powerful but still very viola like. I played viola at diploma level and in some high level amateur orchestras before I injured my shoulder some years ago (I can hardly play at all now) and certainly would have been very happy to play this instrument at that level. It even competes well with the Gliga, at least, as far as I can tell using open strings only which I'm afraid is my level these days.