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Viol

	Viol on the Isenheimer Altar (1506-1515)

There is an almost universal misconception that the viol is a much earlier instrument than the violin and that somehow the entire violin family developed from it.

The viol preceded and then remained contemporary with the violin which finally superseded it as concert halls grew larger, and the louder and more audible tone of the violin family became more popular

The status, technique, repertoire and construction of the viol is quite different to the violin.

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RWC Viol

	Finished Viol

Our viols are available in four sizes and make particularly good consort instruments.

Our Treble Viol is based on an instrument by Henry Jaye c1629 in a private collection and is a 'small' treble measuring only 67cm overall length with a vibrating string length of 35cm.

The Tenor Viol is based on an instrument by John Rose c1604 in a private collection and is a full size tenor measuring some 98cm overall length with a vibrating string length of 55cm.

Our 6-string Bass Viol is based on an instrument by Henry Jaye dated 1624 in a private collection and is a 'large' division viol measuring 120cm overall length with a vibrating string length of 68cm and ribs 12cm deep.

The 7 String Bass Viol is based on an instrument by Barak Norman c1710 in a private collection and is a 'small' bass viol measuring xmm overall length with a vibrating string length of 69cm and ribs 12cm deep.

Each instrument is entirely hand built by 'in-house' experienced craftsmen to special order in our own workshops in Toledo (Spain) to the highest standard of craftsmanship. They come with 12 months warranty and 12 months free access to our 'helpline' for advice on setting up, playing and maintenance.

A soft padded bag or fitted hard case and a choice of bows are available as optional extras if required.

Viol Kit

	RWC Finished and Kit Viol

The same range of Viols are offered in kit form for home assembly.

The price includes the license to build one instrument for private use and 12 months free access to our 'helpline' for advice on construction, setting up, playing and maintenance.

To ensure success, even for the first time builder, each kit includes:
A fully dimensioned life-size drawing and working template,
A manual with clear and concise step-by-step full assembly instructions.
A set of photographs illustrating further each stage.

An important feature of our viol kits is the inclusion of a mould to ensure success, even for the first time builder, so assembly of the body can begin immediately.

The selected maple back is centre jointed, sanded to thickness and with the fold guide pre-cut.

The fingerboard and tailpiece are supplied as tapered blanks to be shaped before applying the matching rosewood veneer.

The ribs are pre-bent. Pegs, maple bridge, purfling, veneer, fretting gut and a set of good quality strings are all included.

The 6 string Treble Viol kit has the centre jointed front made from top quality Swiss pine with the arching profiled, leaving only the final thicknessing and sanding for the builder.
The neck has a solid scroll and a shaped peg box with taper reamed holes to which solid rosewood pegs are already fitted.

The 6 string Tenor Viol kit has centre jointed front made from top quality Swiss pine with the arching profiled, leaving only the final thicknessing and sanding for the builder.
The neck has a solid scroll and a shaped peg box with taper reamed holes to which solid rosewood pegs are already fitted.

The 6 string Bass Viol kit has the centre jointed front made from top quality Swiss pine with the arching profiled, leaving only the final thicknessing and sanding for the builder.
The neck has a pierced scroll and a shaped peg box with taper reamed holes to which solid rosewood pegs are already fitted.

In the 7 string Bass Viol kit, the top quality Swiss pine front is supplied centre jointed only, leaving the shaping and profiling to the builder.
The neck is cut to outline shape leaving the finishing and fitting of the rosewood pegs to the builder.
This kit requires some previous experience of instrument making and a reasonably well equipped workshop.

Viol Technical Plan

	RWC Finished and Kit Viol

You can make the same Viol from scratch, following detailed step-by-step instructions through the construction process in a clear and concise manner.

A fully dimensioned life-size drawing with templates and a set of photographs illustrate each stage.

The price includes the license to build one instrument for private use and 12 months free access to our 'helpline' for advice on construction, setting up, playing and maintenance.

This icon indicates that you can choose between the hard copy of the documents sent by postal mail, or the downloadable electronic files, in pdf format to your computer. In order to view and print the pdf files, you need the free 'Acrobat Reader' program installed in your computer. Life-size drawings require large printers. Electronic documents have a reduced price, don't have shipping costs, but are non-refundable.

Viol Accessories and Spare Parts

	RWC Finished and Kit Viol

Viol Availability and delivery time

Not all of the items listed on our site are available immediately. Products without a reference nor a price are rarely available for quick dispatch. If you are interested in them, please contact us.

We publish standard availability, which means that this product usually ships in that time since it has been ordered. But at the specific time of your order, that interval can be longer or smaller depending on many production factors.  In addition, you still will have to wait for your product to arrive (delivery time). [More info about availability & delivery dates]

Viol Configuration, References and Prices

Configuration, References and Prices			Check the offers: In April up to 25% Off
			Ref.				Price [1]
	6 string Treble Viol
	Finished Instrument
	Viol - Treble - 6 string		F-VITR		Finished		1142.09	RWC
	Kit + drawing + instructions + license
	Viol - Treble - 6 string		K-VITR		Kit		427.19	RWC
	Drawing + instructions + license
	Viol - Treble - 6 string		P-VITR		Plan		81.66	RWC
	6 string Tenor Viol
	Finished Instrument
	Viol - Tenor - 6 string		F-VITE		Finished		1557.40	RWC
	Kit + drawing + instructions + license
	Viol - Tenor - 6 string		K-VITE		Kit		508.89	RWC
	Drawing + instructions + license
	Viol - Tenor - 6 string		P-VITE		Plan		93.57	RWC
	6 string Bass Viol
	Finished Instrument
	Viol - Bass - 6 string		F-VIB		Finished		1916.55	RWC
	Kit + drawing + instructions + license
	Viol - Bass - 6 string		K-VIB		Kit		542.94	RWC
	Drawing + instructions + license
	Viol - Bass - 6 string		P-VIB		Plan		103.79	RWC
	7 string Bass Viol
	Finished Instrument
	Viol - Bass - 7 string		F-VIB7		Finished		2277.40	RWC
	Kit + drawing + instructions + license
	Viol - Bass - 7 string		K-VIB7		Kit		668.89	RWC
	Drawing + instructions + license
	Viol - Bass - 7 string		P-VIB7		Plan		115.70	RWC

Prices and Exchange rates
All published prices are exclusive of VAT and shipping costs. They are shown in RWC.
The following exchange rates are valid on April 28th, 2020. See other conditions

Exchange rates 1 RWC= 1.585 GBP 1.725 EUR 1.973 USD 210.4 JPY 2.744 CAD 3.017 AUD 1.925 CHF 144.3 RUB 13.97 CNY 35.84 ZAR 46.99 MXN

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Some temporary offers and discounts might apply: In April up to 25% Off

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