A very handsome, Italian inspired 15 3/4” (400mm) viola, made in 2025 by Rainer Beilharz, which exhibits all the hallmarks of this internationally renowned Australian master. Being a feast for the eyes, it sports a beautiful slab-cut maple back which retains light tool marks, giving a sculptural effect; the sides are of similar wood; the top plate of fine spruce tone wood, all covered in light amber coloured varnish with a light gold ground which seems to literally glow through from below.

Rainer Beilharz is an award-winning violin maker, a founding member of the Australian Violin Makers Association (AVMA) and a member of the Entente Internationale des Maitres Luthiers et Archetiers d’Art (EILA). He works in Castlemaine, Central Victoria.

The viola is fitted up to a ‘Master’ standard by the maker using fine boxwood fittings and Pirastro ‘Evah Piazzi Gold’ strings. This viola would suit the dedicated amateur through to advanced and professional players.

Reference: VA.207