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A few month back i bought an instrument that I felt would be an interesting and perhaps versatile fiddle to play.
It was a 14.5 inch, 5 string viola. Only a tad bigger than a fiddle and a larger range.
But when it arrived 
WOW.
The bridge was down, and even worse, so was the sound post.
After talking to the suppler I settled on a large 'discount' rather than going through the hassle of posting it back for a refund. And so it has just hung on the wall since then. Until yesterday.
Recently I posted in 'Violin Repairs' etc about the new bridge and sound post reset. At this link: https://fiddlerman.com/forum/f.....s-outa-ya/
It was rather the same repair on the violin that I bought back from China, so I decided to try it on the baroque viola.
Below are some pics of the instrument and a video of the result
Perhaps I should have picked a tune that I could play better. The 5th string tends to make things a bit 'crowded'. Its difficult to not hit two strings at the same time.
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Seen it all. Done it all. Can't remember most of 
..... What was I saying???? 
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I think you seem to know this tune very well. Thanks for the post. The violin has a very pleasant soft sound.
Good job. 
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but the one who needs the least."
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@Barry
you may be interested in this one, it being a 'viola'
Seen it all. Done it all. Can't remember most of ..... What was I saying????
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Nice! The sound is even and mellow, and also seems to project well.
The whole instrument has a very unique and interesting look, in a good way of course.
I hope this doesn't end up being a dumb question, but is the fingerboard a lighter ebony, or some other kind of wood?
"Music is what feelings sound like." ~ Author Unknown
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Feathers said
Nice! The sound is even and mellow, and also seems to project well.The whole instrument has a very unique and interesting look, in a good way of course.
I hope this doesn't end up being a dumb question, but is the fingerboard a lighter ebony, or some other kind of wood?
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Hi Robin
Not a silly question at all.
Baroque violins / violas have traditionally been made with a maple fingerboard and tail piece. They where made, as far as I know, for 'real' gut strings
I've been having a good time getting used to the extra string.
Seen it all. Done it all. Can't remember most of ..... What was I saying????
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Ferret said
@Barryyou may be interested in this one, it being a 'viola'
interesting instrument !!
There is no shame in playing twinkle, youre playing Mozart
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Ferret said
Hi Robin
Not a silly question at all.
Baroque violins / violas have traditionally been made with a maple fingerboard and tail piece. They where made, as far as I know, for 'real' gut strings
I've been having a good time getting used to the extra string.
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Thanks John for educating me.
At first glance I thought box wood, but quickly realized the color wasn't quite right for it.
I've never seen a violin/viola made this way before. It really does look nice though, and you look comfortable holding it.
I'm sure it won't be long before the extra string feels normal.
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