$5,000

SOLD This viola is modeled after the 1676 â€œConte Vitaliâ€� Viola of Andrea Guarneri. Undesirable effects of aging, including arching deformities, have not been included in the design. The top is of medium grain, 1982 Oregon Engelmann Spruce (picea engelmanni). The one-piece, 1997 back, neck and ribs are of medium flamed Oregon Bigleaf Maple (acer macrophyllum). Coloring and finish are of red madder lake over a golden ground, layered between multiple coats of oil-terpene varnish in the manner of the ancient Cremona masters. Fittings are French style pegs and Hill design tailpiece, both of polished rosewood. Viola, 'Andrew' (16 1/4") Completed, April, 2006

Commissioned by Andrew McIntosh Awarded 3rd place for tone at the 2006 competition

of The Violin Makers Association of Arizona

International Hello Nelle, I just wanted to say that I am absolutely loving my viola . . . it sounds fantastic! $5,000

SOLD This viola is modeled after the 1676 â€˜Conte Vitaliâ€™ Viola of Andrea Guarneri. Undesirable effects of aging, including arching deformities have not been included in the design. The top is of aged medium grain split European spruce. the back, neck and sides are of medium to fine flamed German maple. Coloring and finish is of red madder lake over a golden yellow ground, layered between multiple coats of oil terpene varnish in the manner of the ancient Cremona masters. Fittings are of polished rosewood. Viola, 'Michele' (15 7/8")

Completed, October, 2006 Awarded Second Place for Tone at the 2006 Competition of

The Violin Makers Association of Arizona International $5,000 SOLD The top of this easy to play viola is of medium grain, aged AAA spruce from the famous Val di Fiemme Forest in Northern Italy, said to be the source of wood for Stradivari's instruments. the back, ribs and scroll are of beautiful deeply flamed native American Big Leaf Maple cut in 1988. Coloring is a red madder lake, layered between coats of oil terpene varnish, using all natural materials in the manner of the Cremona masters. The French-style pegs, Hill tailpiece and fittings are of select rosewood. Players comment on the overall evenness of this instrument and the unusual richness of the lower strings. Viola, 'Belle' (15 7/8")

Completed, October, 2004

Awarded First Place for Tone at the 2004 Competition of

The Violin Makers Association of Arizona International Hi Nelle, Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know I'm still loving to play 'Belle'. . . I keep getting compliments on how beautiful she sounds! Gisela $5,000

SOLD The two piece top is of aged Englemann spruce cut in the mountains of Idaho at 7,000 feet. The two piece back is cut on the quarter and, with the neck and ribs, is of well flamed and aged European maple. Coloring is a red madder lake, layered between multiple coats of oil terpene varnish over a golden ground, using all natural materials in the manner of the Cremona masters. The rich 'C' string, over-all evenness and carrying power of this easy-to-play instrument are exceptional for a small viola.