Tonewood for the small Gasper

 

After transferring the shape of the corner blocks from the template , I use this "special tools" to refine the curve . Curiously , the original Brescian viola at that time was build without  the corner blocks and linings .  Many existing example of Da Salo viola now  has blocks and linings added in later hand . I thought peoples quickly found out the construction issue of being without it ..    .

 

The pattern is taken from a photo of an Da Salo viola of years 1580 . I use photographs of the original and laminated to make accurate templates.

Viola "Elizabeth"

 

Starting on a small viola , based on the Gasparo Da Salo 15.5" model .