Viola By Paul Bowers Edinburgh 2005 New Work Group Paul Bowers, following a career in music, studied violin making at the Newark School of Violin Making, graduating with distinction in 1976. Success in major violin making competitions established his reputation as one of Britain's leading contemporary violin makers.
His violin making has continued to develop since those early days, and he produces instruments of great distinction based on over 20 years of practical experience and research. His instruments are now played throughout the world.
Each instrument is based on an original design and constructed entirely by hand using traditional workshop techniques.
This example is typical of his work and has a one piece back of maple cut on the slab of faint medium-fine and several bird's eye. The ribs, pegbox and scroll are of a strong medium curl.
The viola has a two piece front of pine of medium grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks.
The varnish is a rich red-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Paul Bowers
maker
Edinburgh
Length of back 409mmWidth upper bout 195mmWidth centre bout 136mmWidth lower bout 240mmCondition 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. Condition as newA written valuation for insurance purposes of £7,150 is included with this instrument
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