Heritage Maggini 'The Dumas' Viola Copy, 16" Full Outfit

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$2,259.00excluding VAT

Estimated delivery: 25th - 29th April

2-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

Key Features

Replica of the 1600 Maggini Viola Model
Includes Negri Classic Case, Larsen Original Strings & Orchestra Bow
Ebony Fingerboard Enables Smooth and Quick Playing Ability
Stunning Hand Applied Oil Varnish Finish
Two Piece Maple Back Produces Dense, Warm Tones

Heritage Maggini 'The Dumas' Viola Copy, 16" Full Outfit Overview

The G.P Maggini 1600 Model Viola Copy has a charismatic tone for the professional musician. The two piece maple back has a balanced projection with an intricate grain for a smart look. The ebony fingerboard has a solid feel that won't wear or decay over time. The rosewood Swiss tuning pegs have a sturdy fitting that retains its strength in all weathers. The Maggini copy produces a warm, deep tone with effortless playability. The hand applied oil varnish adds a classic aesthetic to this exceptional copy of a ground-breaking viola. This outfit includes a Negri Classic case, Larsen original strings and Orchestra bow.

Product Ref: 79198

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G.P Maggini

G.P Maggini has become synonymous with quality sound and feel. As a luthier in the 1600s, Maggini focused his work on creating violas that were subtly forward thinking and innovative. The Dumas model has a forceful sound with powerful projection, but also produces subtle darkness that makes it ideal for romantic pieces. The Duma's workmanship displays a detailed look with stunning binding patterns. Although this model is an elaborate design, The Sound Post's copy remains easy to play for students requiring a charismatic voice. Maggini remains an inspiration of instrument craftsmanship, and this version continues his legacy.

Ebony Fingerboard

Ebony is a popular wood, known best for the clear, crisp attacks it is capable of producing. This wood is generally much brighter than maple and has a similar density too. Ebony however has oilier pores than maple and extra brittle grains. As a result of the tight grains this fingerboard doesn't require any finish. This quality gives the fingerboard a natural smooth, quick playing ability favoured by many professionals. Although there are many types of wood used to create fingerboards ebony is the darkest of them all. The wood works effectively throughout the instrument's range and is reliable for years.

Larsen Original Strings

These strings are fast becoming the go to option for professionals, offering a quick and simple viola setup. Capable of producing strong projection and versatile sounds these strings are capable of producing a long lasting and reliable performance. The A string has a solid steel core and is wound with stainless steel flat wire which is precisely rolled. However, the C, G & D strings are made with an original multi-filament nylon core. The C and G strings both have silver flat wire windings, rolled using the same method as the A string. Whereas the D string comes with aluminium winding which provides flexibility to the overall sound as well as comfort during play.

Stunning Tonewoods

The use of maple and spruce is a tried and tested combination used in superior quality violas. This combination produces a focused, powerful sound with plenty of body and tonal warmth, which will only improve over time. The woods are hand selected based on their age and narrowness of grain, before being hand carved for a sound and appearance full of heritage. The distance between the grain affects the resonance of the instrument, with a narrower grain resulting in a more responsive, full bodied and weighted sound with a strong tonal core. The maple back and sides help provide a hard-wearing viola that works with the narrow grain spruce, to provide a unique instrument with incredible response, projection and full tonal body.

Negri Classic Case

Included in this outfit is a Negri Classic viola case made with a wooden frame, featuring a water- repellant, nylon canvas cover. The Negri Classic features carry straps so the case can be used as a backpack. The case has a velvet interior(*) with two large accessory pockets and features a high quality lock to keep your instrument safe and secure.

*Interior Colours Subject to Availability.