She (15.5'' Viola) was picked from Beijing Wang Zhiguo's Violin workshop, which has a history of 25 years and owned by our luthier, Master Wang. A true artisan luthier, He traveled to Italy for further Violin-Making study and returned 3 years later. He does not make many instruments within a year, though every piece he finishes is absolutely classic. As the best luthier, Master Wang always takes such factors as the individual character and resonance of each of different wood, making adjustments in the course of construction to ensure a beautiful sound rather than simply adhering to a standard of length, arch, width, and what not.  This viola (15.5'') was nicely hand made by Master Wang himself from the start to the finish, selected best tone Bosnian Maple wood back, ribs and neck, best tonal 200-year old  Spruce wood for the front plate, it projects a fabulous sound, very deep, strong, robust, full, wide, pure, well-balanced sound.

· 100% handcrafted and hand oil varnished;

· Select tonal Bosnian Maple Wood for the Back,(Air-dried for over 18 years), and the Neck, choice tonal 200-year old Spruce Wood for the Belly;

· Top quality Ebony fittings with nice trimmings and Ebony Fingerboard;

· Neatly hand-inlaid purfling, nice arch;

· Masterly hand carved AUBERT bridge and nice strings;

· Elaborately and elegantly carved Maple Wood Scroll;

· Quality oblong case and nice IPE wood bow included;