$6,900
SOLD
This violin is modeled after the “Kreisler” of 1730 by Joseph Guarneri del Gesu.
The top is of AAA tightly grained, well aged Dolomite Italian spruce cut in 1998 .
The back, ribs and neck, are of finely flamed, well aged Bosnian Maple cut in 2001.
Coloring and finish are a red and brown madder lake layered between multiple coats of
oil terpene varnish, using all natural resins and colors, in the manner of the
Cremona masters. The fine Caviuna wood fittings are custom made in Brazil.
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Completed, October, 2009
Created especially for Kerry Webb
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$5,900
SOLD
This violin is modeled after the “Kreisler” of 1730 by Joseph Guarneri del Gesu. The top is of AAA tightly grained, well aged
Dolomite Italian spruce cut in 2001 . The back, ribs and neck, all cut from the same tree, are of AA well aged, medium flame
Bosnian Maple cut in 2000.
Coloring and finish are a red madder lake over a golden ground, layered between multiple coats of oil terpene varnish; using
all natural resins and colors, in the manner of the Cremona masters. Fittings are of fine Pernumbuco, grown and crafted by master makers
in Brazil.
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Viola,
'Elizabeth'
(15 3/8")
Completed, May, 2009
Commissioned by Elizabeth Hughson,
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$6,900
SOLD
This small viola is modeled after the famous 'Gasparo da Salo', c. 1580 which was the favorite instrument of NBC Symphony
Principal Violist, Louis Kievman. The top is AAA medium grain, Oregon Englemann Spruce cut in 1994.
The two-piece back, neck and ribs are of deeply flamed, 1988 Oregon Bigleaf Maple. Coloring and finish are red
madder lake over a golden ground, layered between multiple coats of oil-terpene varnish in the manner of the ancient
Cremona masters. Fittings are polished rosewood.
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Completed, October, 2008
Created especially for Alexis Reza
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$4,900
SOLD
This violin is modeled after the “Kreisler” of 1730 by Joseph Guarneri del Gesu. the top is of AAA tightly grained, fifty year old
Colorado Engelmann spruce (picea engelmanni). The back, ribs and neck, all cut from the same tree, are of AAA ten year old
Bosnian Maple (acer pseudoplatanus).
Coloring and finish are a red madder lake over a golden ground, layered between multiple coats of oil terpene varnish;
using all natural resins and colors, in the manner of the Cremona masters. Fittings are of fine Pernumbuco, grown and
crafted by master makers in Brazil.
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THIS JUST IN . . .
Nelle's award winning violia, 'Liane', has found a new home!
We recently received this Email from Natasia Boyko . . .
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In January I was in the market for a viola. I went to my luthier to see what
he could offer me as far as a "small" but dynamic instrument. The first instrument he handed me was Liane. I put
her on my shoulder, tightened my bow and began to play . . . as soon as the hair gripped the strings, a spiritual
connection was made, and Liane began speaking to my soul. She has a voice that resonates with the human spirit. My
luthier was right; for a viola so small, she really projects and the thin neck is perfect for smaller
hands. After 1-2 weeks of test driving her in different venues, we were inseparable! I finally found your website
and read Liane's page. Reading the reviews cited from violists at the International Viola Congress confirmed to me how
wonderful this instrument is . . . any violist looking for a smaller viola with clear tone and a powerful voice
should be fighting to have Liane!
I am honored to announce that I will be attending the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan for my senior
year . . . with Liane at my side!
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Viola,
'Muller' (15 15/16"/505mm)
Completed, May, 2008Awarded Second Place for Tone
VMAAI 50th Anniversary
Competition
Tucson, Arizona, October 15, 2008
Commissioned by Dr. Muller Fabbri,
internationally recognized cancer researcher, currently
at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
in Columbus, Ohio
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$5,900
SOLD
The top is of medium grain, 1985, Oregon Engelmann Spruce (picea engelmanni). The two piece back,
neck and ribs are of deeply flamed, 1995, Oregon Bigleaf Mple (acer macrophyllum). Coloring and finish are of red
madder lake over a golden ground, layered between multiple coats of oil-terpene varnish,
in the manner of the ancient Cremona masters. Fittings are of polished rosewood.
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Viola, 'Farley' (16 1/4")
Completed, August, 2006
Made especially for Robert Cross
Awarded 2nd place for tone at the 2006
competition of The Violin Makers Association of
Arizona International
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Hi Nelle,
. . . I still get a wonderful feeling each time I play . . . or even look at 'Farley'!
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$5,000
SOLD
This viola is modeled after the 1676 “Conte Vitali” Viola of Andrea Guarneri.
Undesirable effects of aging, including arching deformities, have not been included in the design.
The top is of medium grain, 1982 Oregon Engelmann Spruce (picea engelmanni). The one-piece,
1997 back, neck and ribs are of medium flamed Oregon Bigleaf Maple (acer macrophyllum).
Coloring and finish are of red madder lake over a golden ground, layered between multiple coats of
oil-terpene varnish in the manner of the ancient Cremona masters. Fittings are French style pegs and
Hill design tailpiece, both of polished rosewood.
Viola, 'Andrew' (16 1/4")
Completed, April, 2006
Commissioned by Andrew McIntosh
Awarded 3rd place for tone at the 2006 competition
of The Violin Makers Association of Arizona
International
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Hello Nelle,
I just wanted to say that I am absolutely loving my viola . . . it sounds fantastic! |
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$5,000
SOLD
This viola is modeled after the 1676 ‘Conte Vitali’ Viola of Andrea Guarneri.
Undesirable effects of aging, including arching deformities have not been included in the design.
The top is of aged medium grain split European spruce. the back, neck and sides are of medium to fine
flamed German maple. Coloring and finish is of red madder lake over a golden yellow ground, layered
between multiple coats of oil terpene varnish in the manner of the ancient Cremona masters. Fittings are of polished rosewood.
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Viola, 'Michele' (15 7/8")
Completed, October, 2006
Awarded Second Place for Tone at the 2006 Competition of
The Violin Makers Association of Arizona International
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$5,000
SOLD
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The top of this easy to play viola is of medium grain, aged AAA spruce from the famous Val di Fiemme Forest in
Northern Italy, said to be the source of wood for Stradivari's instruments. the back, ribs and scroll are of beautiful
deeply flamed native American Big Leaf Maple cut in 1988. Coloring is a red madder lake, layered between coats of oil
terpene varnish, using all natural materials in the manner of the Cremona masters. The French-style pegs,
Hill tailpiece and fittings are of select rosewood.
Players comment on the overall evenness of this instrument and the unusual richness of the lower strings.
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Completed, October, 2004
Awarded First Place for Tone at the 2004 Competition of
The Violin Makers Association of Arizona International
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Hi Nelle,
Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know I'm still loving to play 'Belle'. . . I keep getting compliments on
how beautiful she sounds!
Gisela
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$5,000
SOLD
The two piece top is of aged Englemann spruce cut in the mountains of Idaho at 7,000 feet.
The two piece back is cut on the quarter and, with the neck and ribs, is of well flamed and aged European maple.
Coloring is a red madder lake, layered between multiple coats of oil terpene varnish over a golden ground,
using all natural materials in the manner of the Cremona masters.The rich 'C' string, over-all evenness and carrying power of
this easy-to-play instrument are exceptional for a small viola.
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From Sue Kitts, Principal Violist of the Carson City Symphony
and Concertmaster of the Ruby Mountain SymphonyNelle . . .
I LOVE MY VIOLA (Kathleen)!!! Several people have commented on its beautiful tone. The more I play it, the more I love it.
What a treat to play on such a fine instrument!
Please feel free to give out my name and email as a reference. I am very proud to endorse such excellent craftsmanship.
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Violin,
'Angelina'
Completed on commission, April, 2007
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This violin is modeled after the "Kreisler" of 1730 by Joseph Guarneri del Gesu. The top is of aged
Englemann spruce cut in 1989 and the back, ribs and neck are of well flamed Bosnian maple cut c.1994.
Coloring and finish are of red madder lake over a golden yellow ground, layered between multi coant
of oil terpine varnish. Fittings are of fine grade ebony.
$4,500
SOLD
Violin,
'The Swan'
Completed on commission, August, 2007
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This violin is modeled after the "Kreisler" of 1730 by Joseph Guarneri del Gesu. The top is of AAA tightly grained, aged
Englemann spruce cut in 1988 and the back, ribs and neck are of AAA aged Bosnian maple.
Coloring and finish are a red madder lake, layered between multiple coats of oil terpene
varnish, using all natural resins and colors, in the manner of the Cremona masters. Fittings are of fine ebony with a Hill
style rosewood chinrest.
$4,500
SOLD
Completed, October, 2002
Awarded Second Place for Tone at the 2002
Competition of The Violin Makers Association of Arizona International
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Not for sale . . . Nelle has decided
to keep 'Christopher'
for her personal violin |
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The deep red color of this del Gesu model was achieved with multi coats of red madder
lake over a golden yellow ground between layers of oil varnish. The top is of
medium grain, 10 year old select Idaho Engleman Spruce and the two piece back and ribs
are of highly flamed Bosnian Maple. The fittings are of boxwood with attractive German
heart shaped pegs. The G string is especially rich and tone is warm and even throughout
while pleasantly full in the upper register.
For information on commissioning an instrument,
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