Gliga II Viola Outfit Antique -15 inch

All timber received into the Gliga workshop is independently graded and allocated to each craftsperson before building begins. Wood that is graded for Gliga II instruments starts to show tighter grain on the spruce for better resonance, and the maple begins to exhibit attractive flame. Naturally the better grades of wood are given to more experienced makers, so more attention can be given to the careful processes of carving and tuning the plates.

At this level we see the introduction of the use of flamed maple on the back and ribs (sides) of the instrument. Additionally a tighter-grain of spruce is used. These two specifications alone result in better aesthetics and sound. All tone wood in Gliga’s workshops are carefully graded and naturally the higher the grade of wood the more effort is made in the carving and tuning of the plates (back and belly).

Fitted with a French-made AUBERT maple bridge and German-made Pirastro strings the outfit is completed in Australia using typically a TG branded oblong Hill-style case and a Articul II bow for the full size and a Brazilwood bow for the fractional sizes.