WONDERFUL MASTER VIOLA/violin/, DEEP STRONG NOBLE SOUND READY TO PLAY , FREE SHIPPING, NEW SET OF STRINGS Start Price USD 3,500.00 Current Price USD 3,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 21, 2008 Location Sofia, Bulgaria See more about 'WONDERFUL MASTER VIOLA/violin/, DEEP STRONG NOBLE SOUND' Description WONDERFUL MASTER VIOLA/violin/, DEEP STRONG NOBLE SOUND Description: This  very interesting viola comes from private collection and was made by one of the best makers here .There is label inside:                                                            Christo Georgiev/ luthier / Sofia Anno 2000              MeasurementsLength 412 mm                                               Width  U.B.197 mm                                                Width  M.B 136mm Width  L.B. 245 mmI  can't see any cracks  and it seems the viola  is in very good condition .This is very nice instrument, the top is aged spruce from the region of Rodopi mountains , the back is very old  Balkan maple ( the prefered wood of Stradivari and the other Cremonese makers in his time), the ribs and the neck comes from the same piece of wood.I have had the rare chance to be with the maker when he bought the maple for this instrument. It was somewhere the late 1992 or the first months of 1993.We have visited the family of the great Bulgarian maker Mr. Ivan Drumoharski ( 1919 - 1992) in Kustendil ( where was his workshop) . There was really great old pieces of wood, including some pieces for viola dated from year 1952 .This pieces was with not so large or deep flames, but had  really great look - noble wood colored in golden brown from the age. After Mr. Georgiev made some great violas from this wood and this viola is one of this masterpieces.Mr.Georgiev has strong interest in the baroque music, instruments etc., and it seems the head of this viola in inspired by his researches of the old original instruments.The shape of the body is personal model inspired by the models of Stradivari.The viola has new set of strings ( mix of Corelly and Dominant) and is ready to play. In my opinion the sound is very nice, strong ,rich, deep, noble and very well balanced. You can see a short clip with sample from the sound.It was taken with simple photo camera, no any effects, simple sound in the room .Comes with certificate for authenticity. No case or bow with the viola. Will be packed for shipping by professionals.  Payment: PayPalWire transfer  to my bank account.( I offer 5% discount on the final price if you pay by bank wire transfer ).I can take Post Money Order from the following Ten countries with which Bulgarian Post has contract for this (Greece , Belgium, Brazil, Italy, Turkey, France, Japan,Czeck Republic ,Slovakia, Swiss ) NO CASH. Return policy  is not available.If you have questions I will be glad to hear from you.Free shipping by EMS all over the world!  eurodealing Store Place a Bid!