E. R. Pfretzchner
E 11 15 1/2 Viola
submitted 5/10/2008
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Submitter |
wilford (see all reviews from this person) |
Where Purchased |
from a friend |
Year Purchased |
2008 |
Price Paid |
400.00 ($US) (bought USED) |
Sound
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This viola has a "woody" rich bottom and clear upper tonal range. It's very responsive and although I think it was intended for a student violist, it behaves very well in the recording studio, producing a clean and wholesome tone. |
Sound Rating |
7 |
Setup
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The viola was built in 1979 in Mittenwald, Obb. It's a copy of a Stradivarius and was hand made in West Germany. It was set up and adjusted by the Scherl & Roth shop in Cleveland Ohio in 1980. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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It is finished beautifully and shows very little wear on the back and literally no wear on the front and sides. The finish is well done. |
Appearance Rating |
9 |
Reliability
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The pegs are well set and dependable, staying in tune very well with little slippage noted. I would bring this without a backup viola to a gig. |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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Customer Service |
not rated |
Components
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Components Rating |
not rated |
Overall Comments
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I would cheerfully recommend this fiddle for the price I paid without a hitch. I've seen them on Ebay for over $1,100.00 and I'm sure they're making their owners real happy. |
Overall Rating |
8 |
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