Scala Vilagio R.O. A. Guarneri Conte Vitale

Every Scala Vilagio Guarneri Conte Vitale is a one-off, made by hand by the master violinmaker Ryszard Osowski in Franconia. He uses nothing but well-seasoned and carefully selected tonewoods, including slow-growth spruce for the hand-carved soundboard and richly quilted maple for the body. The arched top and back are based exactly on Guarneri's original design, complementing the shape of the rib garland – typical for Cremona. The scroll and f-holes are also interpretations of this particular style, with Osowski's eye for detail also clear in the lovingly detailed fittings, made of pernambuco. The oil lacquer, also handmade in his workshop, contains Baltic amber and gives this masterpiece its rich golden brown colour. The result of these exquisite ingredients and beautiful craftsmanship is a deep, powerful sound with an extraordinary resonance.

Scala Vilagio is a Thomann-exclusive brand that offers high-quality bowed string instruments, as well as professional accessories. The products are made exclusively from sustainably grown European woods that have been naturally dried over a long period of time. The instruments are precisely built by master violin makers according to the same traditional methods as their most legendary forebears: Besides Stradivarius and Guarneri del Gesù, the range also includes instruments by other grandmasters such as Nicolò Amati and Giovanni Paolo Maggini. Each one has a unique tonal palette, giving modern players a chance to own a piece of musical history. Scala Vilagio's extensive range originates with numerous expert craftspeople, based in Franconia, the Carpathians, and Czechia (among other places), and who build each instrument by hand in the tradition of the old masters.