a five string violin with viola-like construction - VR5
£1000
This is the first violin sized instrument in our custom VR range of 5 string violas and violins made especially for Violorama.
This violin has such a rich, deep and powerful sound that you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a viola when you listen to the sound clip (available soon!). The scale length is that of a violin, but the body is deep, proportionately more like a viola's. For violinists who have small hands but want a more viola-like sound without the stretch, this would be an excellent choice of instrument.
It is striking in appearance as well as tone, with an unusual smooth body shape, and a natural blonde finish with just a touch of green in the varnish. It has a highly flamed maple one-piece back, flamed maple sides, and fine spruce top. Unlike our regular shaped deep-bodied violin model, which might go undetected in an orchestral string section at first glance, this five string violin is an instrument that will instantly be noticed.
This violin has several unusual features that enhance its function. The smooth body shape allows greater bow angle without bumping the bow hand on the corners, special pegbox and scroll design for light weight and ease of stringing, wide fingerboard and string spacing so the extra string doesn't result in a cramped feel, carefully calculated proportions for balanced and rich tone.
fitted with:
* Knilling perfection geared pegs. Luxury version with ebony peg heads.
* Light weight wooden tailpiece with dyneema tailcord for lively upper resonance.
* Strings: D'Addario Zyex A D G / Thomastik Vision C / Thomastik Special Program E
Comes with a deluxe rectangular black fabric covered hard foam case.
Here are some video clips of this model deep violin: (quicktime plugin required)
Buy this violin as pictured for £1000:
Buy this violin with a reduced package price Violorama soundpost pickup fitted including preamp for £1100:
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| ID | description | price | body | nut width | string spacing at nut | string spacing bridge | upper bout | waist | lower bout | rib depth | detail |
| VR5 | 5 string custom violin | £1000 | 354 | 27.5 | 23.5 | 40 | 169 | 111 | 210 | 36.5 | detail |
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