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There is an almost universal misconception that the viol is a much earlier instrument than the violin and that somehow the entire violin family developed from it. The viol preceded and then remained contemporary with the violin which finally superseded it as concert halls grew larger, and the louder and more audible tone of the violin family became more popular The status, technique, repertoire and construction of the viol is quite different to the violin. [more about the viols]
RWC Viol Our Treble Viol is based on an instrument by Henry Jaye in a private collection and is a 'small' treble measuring only xmm overall length with a vibrating string length of xmm. The Tenor Viol is based on an instrument by John Rose in a private collection and is a full size tenor measuring some xmm overall length with a vibrating string length of xmm. Our 6-string Bass Viol is based on an instrument by Henry Jaye dated 1624 in a private collection and is a 'large' division viol measuring 1205mm overall length with a vibrating string length of 682mm and ribs 120mm deep. The 7 String Bass Viol is based on an instrument in a private collection and is a 'small' bass viol measuring xmm overall length with a vibrating string length of xmm and ribs xmm deep. Each instrument is hand built to special order in our own workshops in Toledo (Spain) and comes with 12 months warranty. A soft padded bag or fitted hard case and a choice of bows are available as optional extras if required.
Viol Kit An important feature of our viol kits is the inclusion of a mould to ensure success, even for the first time builder, so assembly of the body can begin immediately. The selected maple back is centre jointed, sanded to thickness and with the fold guide pre-cut. The fingerboard and tailpiece are supplied as tapered blanks to be shaped before applying the matching rosewood veneer. The ribs are pre-bent. Pegs, maple bridge, purfling, veneer, fretting gut and a set of good quality strings are all included. A fully dimensioned plan and instruction manual take the builder through the construction of the instrument in a clear and concise manner, with 'step by step' photographs further illustrating each stage. All the kits Include free access to our customer 'Helpline' should you need any advice on construction, setting-up or playing. The 6 string Treble Viol kit has the centre jointed front made from top quality Swiss pine with the arching
profiled,
leaving only the final thicknessing and sanding for the builder. The 6 string Tenor Viol kit has centre jointed front made from top quality Swiss pine with the arching
profiled,
leaving only the final thicknessing and sanding for the builder. The 6 string Bass Viol kit has the centre jointed front made from top quality Swiss pine with the arching
profiled,
leaving only the final thicknessing and sanding for the builder. In the 7 string Bass Viol kit, the top quality Swiss pine front is supplied centre jointed only, leaving the
shaping and profiling to the builder.
Viol Plan A fully dimensioned plan and a set of photographs illustrates each stage. The price includes the license to build one instrument for private use.
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