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In perfect condition, made in 2009 by Robert Blaszauer (Hungary). Bass viola da gamba strings, size of a tenor gamba. Bow included (leopard-wood, made in 2009 by Laszlo Lakatos (Hungary). It is worth �00 - I am selling for �00. The Gamba is in excellent condition. HAS NO DAMAGE OR SCRATCH AT ALL. The owner is my wife Music teacher with (Master degree). She was carefully handling this Gamba .
A decorative bass viol with a pleasant sound and resonance. Clip-frog bow and soft case included.
Festoon-shaped consort bass after John Rose [c.1600] by Norman Myall. String length 74cm, all gut, in excellent condition. Back and ribs of exquisite birdseye maple with burr-maple inlaid fingerboard and tailpiece, and purfling on the flame-holes. Carved head based on the RCM Jaye consort bass . This viol has superb projection and works equally well both as a consort instrument and early baroque continuo bass.
The instrument has a warm and resonant tone and has machine pegs for very easy tuning. Price of 8500 Euros includes a bow but no case. Contact: Peter Wendland, peter@peterwendland.co.uk / +44 7891071015 or Amanda Seaborn amanda@amandaseaborn.com +44 7969496629.
If you are looking for a viol bow we also have a Dolmetsch and a Prager and an un-named bow. Please contact us for details and prices.
Length:80.5cm. Minor repair to tip, otherwise in perfect condition.
Pickup from Glasgow, UK preferable but I抦 happy to post it too. P&P and any necessary insurance paid by the buyer.
Tenor viol bow by Anthony Baylis, fixed frog, quite light (might also suit someone looking for a heavier treble bow) - �0 ono.
Be careful when buying viols on the internet. It is worth getting some advice first, especially when thinking about buying a viol on ebay from China, as they can vary in quality.
The one source of Chinese viols that has been proven to be decent-quality instruments is LuMi and in the UK you can get them through the Early Music Shop (near Bradford and or in London).
You should also have a look at our makers' page (Resources in Menu above) if you are thinking of getting a professionally-made instrument.
Sellers beware! Make sure you trust enquirers sufficiently before letting them have an instrument to try, and be careful about the actual transaction of money. There have been a few seemingly untrustworthy attempts of contacting sellers on this page.
The choice of a bow can be a very personal thing. Every player has a different technique and physique, and has varying levels of skill and patience to adapt to a bow that is perhaps not quite right. You may get a bow that is absolutely fine for a few years and then your playing or preferences change and you might look for another one. It is a good idea to try a bow with the instrument, as they need to be compatible, too.