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Luis & Clark - CARBON VIOLA - Carbon Fibre Viola

Description

Finally, after centuries, there has been an innovation to the design of the viola, which eliminates the need to have the instrument be as long as the violist can handle. The corniceless design of the Luis and Clark viola has brought about an instrument that is light, easy to handle and has an astonishing sound.

The viola has an amazingly beautiful, dark, yet vibrant resonance. It sings out effortlessly and powerfully. Weighing only 1 pound 4 ounces, the viola is much kinder to the body than traditional violas. It is 9/32 of an inch narrower on the A string shoulder, making it easier to play in the upper positions.

The lower registers are rich, the upper register has luxurious warmth and there is an evenness of sound across the strings. The overall tone is one of depth, power, beauty and resonance that has to be heard to be believed. This has the potential to eliminate viola jokes once and for all.

The carbon fibre body of this Viola also means that it is much more resistant to environmental factors. For those playing in outside settings this viola will last in the rain, snow, even hail. Depending on where you live, keeping a wooden instrument kept in the proper humidity ranges to avoid warping and cracking can be quite difficult. This is another issue completely negated by the Carbon Viola.

**This Viola is housed in a Everest hard case and comes with a fibreglass bow. It also includes fresh rosin.