SKU: RROVCOH
PLEASE note that our backlog for this extraordinary fiddle is growing.
The Cradle of Harmony Octave Violin, a collaboration with Fiddarci Lutherie in Birmingham, AL, is our William Sidney Mount "Cradle of Harmony" inspired instrument, with many modifications based on recent research in bowed string instrument acoustics.
This is a purpose-built (not a re-strung violin or viola octave instrument with unbelievable projection and a nice deep timbre (unlike some other instruments, which are loud but 'thin')...this instrument sounds and projects like a fine 'cello!
This instrument differs from the Type II Octave Violin in that it has the very large enigmatic reverse f-holes that William Sidney Mount used on many of his instruments. The result is a complex darker timbre than the Type II. Like the Type II, the Cradle of Harmony Octave is loud and powerful with astounding projection.
Supplied with a suitable case. High quality suspension cases are available and highly-recommended!
Responds very nicely to an IncrediBow Viola Bow and even better to a Glasser Octagonal Braided Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
See and hear this extraordinary instrument on You Tube.
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Built to order (2 - 4 weeks)
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