Antonio Rizzo 16.5" viola, Torrance, California, 2025, age 98 | Metzler Violins needsbridge This instrument is part of

This instrument is part of our fifth annual Contemporary American Makers Exhibition

Inspired by craft and design elements of Yamaha acoustic guitars

Considering its age

very quick response even in the highest positions and easy playability due to the small string diameter

Huajie Hu (1970-) was born in Gongqing

Antonio Rizzo 16.5" viola, Torrance, California, 2025, age 98 | Metzler Violins needsbridge This instrument is part offocused, resonant, even About the Instrument This viola has a focused sound that opens with each note, giving the tone an excellent quality, even across all four strings. The gold varnish is over a gold ground, giving this instrument a striking color. It's narrow flames fall slightly from the center joint of the two piece maple back with slightly plainer wood on the ribs, neck, and scroll. Interior label reads: Antonio Rizzo da Torrance fece nell anno