Bass viol based on model: Martin Hoffmann 1688
TECHNICAL DATA
- String lenght: 690 mm
- Body lenght: 645 mm
Soundboard: Val di Fiemme spruce, 2 bent pieces
Back and sides: Bosnian flamed maple
Neck: Bosnian flamed maple
F/board and T/piece: Spruce and maple platted with ebony
Pegs, nut and nail: Ebony
Mosaic purfilings: Ebony and bone
Rosette: Parchment, made by Elena dal Cortivo
Varnish: Oil, fossil amber based and natural pigments
COMMENT:
A big voice hidden in a small body.
The M. Hoffmann 1688 is a beautiful sounding instrument, very balanced and resonant despite the small proportions, that makes it at the same time light-weight and confortable.
We made it following the original model in every aspect except two main personal changes: a two-pieces bent soundboard instead of a carved one and the addition of the 7th string, we love to experiment, study and improve the “sound sculpture” in every instrument we make and with this one the aim was to balance a bit the projection and the clearance of the “German soul” of this kind of instruments with a more round and responsive touch, often belonging to the French authors.
The addition of the 7th string is a matter of adaptability, a characteristic frequently sought after by many musicians. This choice was also “historically defended” by an instrument made by J.C Hoffmann (M.Hoffmann’s son) that have made a 6 strings bass viol in 1714 and modified (probably himself) the next year.
The parchment rosette and the Ebony/Bone mosaic make it precious, elegant and discreet at the same time.
Bass viol based on model: Martin Hoffmann 1688
TECHNICAL DATA
- String lenght: 690 mm
- Body lenght: 645 mm
Soundboard: Val di Fiemme spruce, 2 bent pieces
Back and sides: Bosnian flamed maple
Neck: Bosnian flamed maple
F/board and T/piece: Spruce and maple platted with ebony
Pegs, nut and nail: Ebony
Mosaic purfilings: Ebony and bone
Rosette: Parchment, made by Elena dal Cortivo
Varnish: Oil, fossil amber based and natural pigments
COMMENT:
A big voice hidden in a small body.
The M. Hoffmann 1688 is a beautiful sounding instrument, very balanced and resonant despite the small proportions, that makes it at the same time light-weight and confortable.
We made it following the original model in every aspect except two main personal changes: a two-pieces bent soundboard instead of a carved one and the addition of the 7th string, we love to experiment, study and improve the “sound sculpture” in every instrument we make and with this one the aim was to balance a bit the projection and the clearance of the “German soul” of this kind of instruments with a more round and responsive touch, often belonging to the French authors.
The addition of the 7th string is a matter of adaptability, a characteristic frequently sought after by many musicians. This choice was also “historically defended” by an instrument made by J.C Hoffmann (M.Hoffmann’s son) that have made a 6 strings bass viol in 1714 and modified (probably himself) the next year.
The parchment rosette and the Ebony/Bone mosaic make it precious, elegant and discreet at the same time.
