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English viola by John Chadwick, 1975

An outstanding viola with a rich, warm and full-bodied tone, which meets the highest standards in its price range

This viola, crafted in 1987 by the English violin maker Phillip Cray in Newark, is a relatively new instrument: a very well-designed and superbly crafted 41.5 cm viola with a beautiful oil varnish in a particularly lovely, deep reddish-brown colour. Its...

An outstanding viola with a rich, warm and full-bodied tone, which meets the highest standards in its price range

This viola, crafted in 1987 by the English violin maker Phillip Cray in Newark, is a relatively new instrument: a very well-designed and superbly crafted 41.5 cm viola with a beautiful oil varnish in a particularly lovely, deep reddish-brown colour. Its distinctive scroll, the individually curved F-holes and the beautifully crafted edges and inlays exude a playful elegance. With a warm, full-bodied sound that is precisely ‘viola-like’ and resonant, this highly accomplished viola by the talented luthier – who would later settle in Basel – is, of course, equally at home with serious and mysterious tones – a wonderful and highly playable viola for the most discerning players, undamaged and in perfect condition. Like all string instruments and bows from Corilon Violins, it is delivered free of charge, with a 30-day right of return and Corilon’s trade-in guarantee.

Inventory no.
7974
Maker
Phillip Cray
Provenance
Newark
Year
1987
Tone
warm, large, rich in volume, resonant, precise
Length of back
41.3 cm
Phillip Cray
English viola by John Chadwick, 1975
English viola by John Chadwick, 1975
English viola by John Chadwick, 1975
English viola by John Chadwick, 1975
English viola by John Chadwick, 1975
English viola by John Chadwick, 1975
English viola by John Chadwick, 1975
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