2022 Peregrino Michelli Di Zanetto 468mm

VIOLA

Body Length: 468mm (18 1/2 inches)
Upper Bout Width: 224mm
C’ Bout Width: 147mm
Lower Bout Width: 265mm
String Length: 390mm
Body Stop: 233mm

Here’s something different: a viola with a body length of 468mm (18 1/2 inches)!

This viola is based on a tenor viola made by Peregrino Michelli Di Zanetto from 16th century Brescia.

It was certainly a challenging commission, especially ensuring maximum comfort for the player. In the end, though, I knew all the effort I put in was worth it when I heard the viola’s tone, reminiscent of a cello.

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