The Wessex Viola XV
The Wessex Violin Company. English Instruments
Wessex Model XV Viola AI110/15
The Renaissance of a Tradition
Each instrument is individually labelled and is accompanied by a hand written Certificate of Authenticity, bearing photographs of the instrument.
The Wessex ’XV’ is a handmade modern interpretation of the English school. The instruments are made to the highest standards using Balkan maple and Bavarian spruce and are finished with a traditional chestnut-brown oil based varnish that recreates the look of English makers Kennedy and Hill.
These instruments are made from selected materials and have a robust sound. Featuring quality rosewood fittings in the English pattern. Despiau ‘two tree’ bridge fitted as standard.
The Body: Back in two pieces of figured Balkan maple with ribs and scroll in a similar wood. The table in two pieces of Bavarian spruce of narrow/medium-narrow grain. Varnish typically of a rich chestnut brown on a gold ground.
Typical Measurements: 15.5” LOB 395mm, UB 190mm, MB 132mm & LB 231mm. 16” LOB 406mm, 195, 136mm & 238mm.
Made in England
The first commercially made English violin since 1939. Violin making in England has a strong heritage with celebrated makers such as William Forster, Thomas Kennedy, Benjamin Banks, the Hills, John Lott et al. produced fine instruments, especially cellos.
In the modern era Britain has some of the finest makers living, whose work is regularly sought after by soloists and professionals alike.
The Renaissance of a Tradition
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