This 16″ viola was made by William Robert Scott in Minneapolis in 2010.
Violin labeled William RObert Scott, Minneapolis 1986
William Robert Scott began Scott Violins in 1985 and joined Scott Studios, Inc. in2005, founded by his wife, Susan Scott. His interest in violin-making began in 1970 when he met Martin Bielke, a well-known bow-maker and repairman in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Bill Scott completed his first violin through book knowledge (You Can Make a Stradivarius by Joseph Reid) and worked at Dahl Violin Shop in Minneapolis from 1977–1983. Attending his first VSA (Violin Society of America) Competition in 1980 at Hofstra University, New York he met Mr. Hans Weisshaar and in 1984 began working at the shop of Hans Weisshaar, Inc. in Los Angeles. Bill quickly gained access to great instruments of the classic masters and this apprenticeship helped him develop an eye for the important nuances of quality seen in these works. Repairing and studying these fine instruments for the next couple years opened a new world of great beauty and craft which he has tried to capture since.
This viola is labeled Carlo Landolphi by William Bartruff and its body length measures 15 ⅞”. It was the primary instrument of a Chicago Symphony Orchestra member.
From a young age, William Bartruff was fascinated with fine musical instruments after he was given a Gasparo da Salò violin at the age of six. He went on to study the early Italian violin makers and craft his own instruments modeled after the great makers he studied. William currently operates a shop in Minneapolis, MN. This viola is available for trial via shipment or viewing in our showroom.
This violin is labeled Daniel Arlig, Minneapolis 2018.
Daniel Arlig was born in Springfield, Missouri and studied double bass performance at the New England Conservatory before entering Minnesota State College to study string instrument repair. After graduating with honors, he went to North Bennet Street School to study violin making and restoration with Kevin Kelly, David Polstein and Thomas Hummel. Daniel is based in Minnesota where he builds and restores fine stringed instruments. This violin from Daniel Arlig is well-suited for the advanced player and is available for trial via shipping or in our showroom.
