After extensive searching we found a maker, Lingzhen Hua, based in Shanghai, China, who produces instruments to the standard we demand and who now makes these instruments for us.
These instruments are characterized by a clear, full bodied sound, with good depth and focus. The instruments are also very responsive and are capable of wide range of tonal colour.
They are made with high quality tone wood that has been seasoned well. They show good thickness all over the body as well as good preparation and correct positioning of the bassbar.
Of course these instruments are then set-up in our own studio-workshop to our usual high standard.
We have received excellent feedback about these instruments from our customers, who include teachers, and professional players.
We currently stock 16" ASLH#650 and 15 3/4" ASLH#550, but we can request the maker to make different sizes, such as 16 1/2", 15 3/4" or 15". So please feel free to discuss the size with us.
His instruments also greatly impressed the judges at the 18th International Violin Society of America Competition, (VSA Competition) the most prestigious international competition for stringed instrument makers, who awarded him a total of four tone awards:
In 2008 his viola was awarded "Silver medal".
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