Viola By Gavin Macalister 1983 Gavin Macalister is originally from South Africa. He trained as a violin maker at Newark in the UK and spent many years working for the London violin shop Withers, eventually heading the workshop team. He can now be found at 'The Stringed Instrument Company' Auckland, New Zealand.
The two piece back of maple of faint irregular medium-broad curl. The ribs, pegbox and scroll of similar curll.
The two piece front of pine of medium grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks.
The varnish of a light amber orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Gavin Macalister
LONDON 1983
Length of back 406mmWidth upper bout 185mmWidth centre bout 131mmWidth lower bout 243mmCondition ReportPlease note that the condition report lists all repairs that have been historically undertaken. The instrument is, however, offered in a fully restored condition and has been fully and professionally setup in our workshops. Any repairs have either been conducted by ourselves or fully inspected and the quality of the repair verified by our workshop. No further repairs are required. Details listed in this condition report are for information purposes only. Excellent original conditionA written valuation for insurance purposes of £1,980 is included with this instrument
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