Hamburg Viola - by Vienna Strings - Full Romanian Back Start Price USD 397.00 Current Price USD 397.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 439.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 02, 2008 End Time Saturday, July 12, 2008 Location Stevens Point, WI See more about 'Hamburg Viola - by Vienna Strings - Full Romanian Back' Description   HAMBURG VIOLA by Vienna Strings                                   HAMBURG VIOLA by Vienna String The Hamburg Viola is one of our Best Selling models. This solid carved Viola with Handpicked Himalayan and Romanian wood will give your playing a full rounded singing tone. Many of our manufacturing specialists currently employed have parents, grandparents, and great grandparents that have been employed in the same profession. This experience assures your Hamburg has Superior Craftsmanship. -Hand Spirit Finish - Hand inlaid purfling -AA Grand Himalayan Spruce and Romanian Maple (Flamed) -Octagon Horsehair Bow-Enthral Suspension Case w/Hygrometer -Available Size: 15",15.5",16",16.5" .Retail: $1950.00 ______________________________________________ -The name Vienna Strings stands for more than just a product name. The Sound Philosophy of Vienna Strings is based on the Viennese-European Sound Tradition. More & more people are turning away from the traditional bright harsh sounding String Basses which have become the Standard Tonal Sound of Basses produced for the last 25 years, the secret of the Vienna Sound is the result of hand picked European and Himalayan Woods(Top,Back,Sides) the inclusion of these woods results in a full rouned European Tone-Giving a much sweeter, singing sustaining tone than that of our competitors-in addition Vienna works with renowned String Performers to ensure tha finest tonal range and sound quality for all our Instruments. ______________________________________________ -Violins, Cellos, & String Basses are extremely sensitive instruments; to achieve a consummate tone, specialists are required with fune instints who have a feel for the most minute tonal nuances and also posses a high degree of Sensitivity. The quality of each individual instrument is dependent on this spcialized Craftmanship. Many of our manufacturing specialists currently employed within the same profession. The patterns and molds used in making our instruments(some original, some modified) can all be traced back to these early generations. ______________________________________________ -Vienna Strings is lead by Master Craftsman Fritz Kronenberg-His tremendous insight into the making of fine String Instrument is invaluable. (Fritz pictured making a Vienna String Master Crafted Violin) Link to Making of a Fine Violin by Fritz Kronenberg. ______________________________________________ -Himalayan Spruce Top. Some might consider it a quirk to utilize up to 100 Year Old mountain spruce from permium mountainous areas for our Violins,Cellos and, Bass Tops. This concept is but a solid basis for the construction fo premium quality instruments. Vienna String Instruments are fitted with the World Famous Himalayan Spruce Tops. The Tops are renowned for their beautifull straight grain prized by instrument makers the world round. ______________________________________________ -Romanian Carved Back-Our Technical Team uses only the finest Quality Romanian Backs-Only Back with a very high tap tone are selected and used. Our backs also picked for the lowest specific gravity. One can easily Spot Romanian Wood by its beauteous Tiger Striping. . Click thumbnail images for larger picture:           We also sell many other instruments.  Click HERE to see other auctions we have available. Additional Information: If you have any questions regarding shipping info, product info, or    if you are this auction's WINNING BIDDER, please call us toll-free at... 1-800-657-5125 Please Send Check or Money Orders To: Jim Laabs Music 1055 Main St. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Please remember to include auction information (ie. Item Number) and your shipping address. Place a Bid!