William Scott 16½" viola, Minneapolis, 2009 | Metzler Violins

CODE: SKU:VA165-M181-1

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rich, buttery, adaptable

About the Instrument
This viola has a gorgeous, rich sound, colorful yet intimate. It’s an adaptable instrument, responsive and nimble. Its flame figure is brought out by an apricot varnish applied over a golden ground. The ribs and scroll are of a similar wood, and the scroll has blackened camfers. This viola is in excellent condition.

Interior printed label reads: “cxxii / William Robert Scott / fecit Minneapolis anno 2009” with the luthier’s signature

About the Maker
William Robert Scott (1952- ) is a contemporary award-winning luthier based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scott built his first violin in 1977 by following the instructions in Joseph Reid’s You Can Make a Stradivarius. He then worked in the Dahl Violin Shop in Minneapolis for six years, before apprenticing under Hans Weisshaar at Weissharr’s atelier in Los Angeles. After two years of formal training at Hans Weisshaar, Inc., Scott returned to the Twin Cities and opened his own shop in 1986. In 2005, Scott’s wife Susan Scott founded Scott Studios, Inc., where Scott now operates his workshop.

Scott has earned many laurels over his four decades of instrument making. He has received three Gold Medals, five Silver Medals, and several Certificates of Merit at the Violin Society of America Competitions. These awards are notable particularly for Scott’s beginnings as a self-taught craftsman. In 2006, Scott earned the status of Hors Concours from the VSA, a recognition for luthiers who have received multiple gold medals at the VSA competitions. Scott has served as President of the VSA and remains on the board. He also holds a seat on the board of the Oberlin Violin Makers Foundation, and is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers. Scott’s instruments are understandably sought out by professional musicians across the United States for their meticulous craftsmanship and colorful tone.

https://www.scottstudios.net/