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Viola shopping - On a Budget.

I decided on a $2300 15 1/2 inch 2005 viola from KC strings luthiers. If you're ever in Kansas city, go there! In my opinion, they make some amazing instruments. I played a 16 inch, $8000 1986 German…

Tagged: and, roth, chinese, scherl, student

Replied Jul 22

What's on Your Music Stand?

Yes, the harmonies are so touchy! That's why I love Vivaldi though.

Replied Jan 3

What's on Your Music Stand?

Arranging/playing Vivaldi's "Winter" for Viola and piano, Themes from La Cenerentola – Rossini, Divertimento in C-Mozart, and the second movement of Mendelssohn's Viola Sonata in C minor.

Replied Dec. 31, 2009

Viola shopping - On a Budget.

I totally agree. I'm really comfortable with the local luthier though I've never purchased an instrument from him, for he has performed many an operation on my poor little E.T. But I've heard not-so-…

Tagged: and, roth, chinese, scherl, student

Replied Dec. 31, 2009

 

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I decided on a $2300 15 1/2 inch 2005 viola from KC strings luthiers. If you're ever in Kansas city, go there! In my opinion, they make some amazing instruments. I played a 16 inch, $8000 1986 German instrument and it didn't even compare!!!
July 22
Hello Lauren! I haven't been on this site in quite a while but I was reading your post and I must ask, what viola did you finally decide on? I, too, am a college student with the same budget, and I am curious to know your findings. Thanks a bunch!…
July 18
For this amount you should be able to find a fine viola. If you happen to be a taller person, I would suggest a larger viola to get this rich tone you are seeking. Shorter string length, 15inch for example, creates a real challenge to a maker of vio…
March 25
Here you go: www.gradouxmattrareviolins.com and www.gostrings.com Here's the link to the viola outfit for $1,000: http://www.gostrings.com/violaoutfit.html These Violas are handmade with a two piece maple back and solid carved spruce top. The inst…
March 12
Hello Lauren, I have dealt with this situation numerous time over the past 35 years. The "school grade" viola you have is specifically designed to be sturdy, with little consideration for tone. Consequently, although it will last forever, you wish i…
January 28
Lauren is now friends with Michael E. Long and Amiya Myers
January 5
Yes, the harmonies are so touchy! That's why I love Vivaldi though.
January 2
Arranging/playing Vivaldi's "Winter" for Viola and piano, Themes from La Cenerentola – Rossini, Divertimento in C-Mozart, and the second movement of Mendelssohn's Viola Sonata in C minor.
December 30, 2009
I totally agree. I'm really comfortable with the local luthier though I've never purchased an instrument from him, for he has performed many an operation on my poor little E.T. But I've heard not-so-positive things about his instruments from my viol…
December 30, 2009
Lauren - I did what Erin said...tried out violas. The problem was......I stumbled on one that was my dream. It was lightweight, easy to play in the upper registers, and BOOMED out with the lower strings. When I played it, I could feel it purr like…
December 29, 2009
Hi Lauren, Well, I know for a fact that there are some good violas out there in your price range! I have a collection of violas in the office for a future article, all priced between $1000 and $2500. It sounds like most, if not all, of them would b…
December 29, 2009
Lauren updated their profile photo
December 28, 2009
Lauren added a discussion
My current viola is the first viola that I purchased, and I'm about to throw this thing out the window. It's a 2006 Scherl and Roth, which, as much as I baby it, now has tons of problems. My teacher met with me right before Christmas break, and I qu…
December 28, 2009
Lauren is now a member of All Things Strings
December 28, 2009

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My Instrument(s)
viola
My involvement with string music
Music Student
Music I like to play
Early music, Classical
Music I like to listen to
World music, Classical, Rock
Where I like to play
school ensemble, soloist, symphony
My involvement with Strings magazine
read but do not purchase
My involvement with allthingsstrings.com
sometimes visit

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