Italian viola by Diego Portanese (40.9 cm) 1976

Diego Portannese is a little-known luthier from Canicatti in Sicily who created a very interesting piece of work with this young Italian viola from 1976. Its remarkably high quality of construction, the individual style of Portannese's model and the bright, sweet sound are good reasons for its inclusion in the Corilon catalog.

The transparent golden-yellow varnish plays a key role in the remarkably tasteful appearance of this Italian Diego Portannese viola, accentuating the delicate construction details such as the purfling that extends well into the corners, but also beautifully showcasing the fine tone woods. The closely flamed maple of the two-piece back of the viola features interesting irregularities, which are deliberately sought after and masterfully showcased in Italian violin making. They contrast with the gently flowing grain of the fine- to medium-grained spruce top, into which the distinctive sound holes are cut with confident precision. The deeply carved scroll, full of character, sends a further self-confident aesthetic signal. Portannese's dated original label and brand stamp are located inside the body and confirm the provenance of this well-preserved Italian viola, which has a string length of 37.3 cm, making it very handy and easy to play.

• Diego Portannese, Italian viola
• Handcrafted in Canicatti in 1976
• Dated original label and brand stamp
• Unimpaired top condition
• Convenient size and bright, sweet sound

We deliver this Italian viola with free shipping and ready to play, with a 30-day return policy and Corilon trade-in guarantee. A certificate of appraisal can be ordered optionally.