MV17/ 47d French, circa 1920s, 15.5″ viola
£1,300.00
MV17/ 47D French, circa 1920s 15.5″ viola. Unlabelled, but typical of the Medio-Fino model from Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy – J.T.L. Mirecourt workshops. With Wittner Finetune pegs, Wittner tailpiece and Thomastik Dominant strings.
Professional player comment: ‘Bright, rich and cheerful. Resonates well with a big joyful sound.’
One piece back of medium to broad grain maple. Plain maple ribs of medium maple. Neck and scroll of fine grain plain ample. One-piece front of narrow to medium grain spruce. Cherry red spirit varnish.