Templates and Mould Viola Guarneri Conte Vitale

Templates and Mould Viola Guarneri Conte Vitale

This set is designed to provide a precise and durable working base. It includes all the templates required to trace the full instrument: outer and inner outlines, archings, corners, f-holes, and neck. The parts are cut from 2 mm rigid transparent acrylic, 3 mm and 12 mm MDF, and 1 mm flexible styrene, materials stable enough for regular workshop use. The set also includes steel pins for the inner mould, ensuring rigidity and layout consistency.

The kit includes:

• 1 Inner mould – MDF 12 mm – rigid
• 1 Outer template – acrylic 2 mm – rigid
• 1 Inner template – acrylic 2 mm – rigid
• 8 Arching templates – MDF 3 mm – rigid
• 2 Corner templates – MDF 3 mm – rigid
• 1 Neck template – acrylic 2 mm – flexible
• 1 F-hole template – styrene 1 mm – flexible
• 2 Pins – steel

Based on the Guarneri “Conte Vitale” model, a viola built in 1676 by Andrea Guarneri, highly valued for its balance of size, tone and comfort. Its generous outline and a back length close to 41 cm have served as reference for generations of luthiers.

We also offer templates for other historical viola models. To check availability, contact our team at [email protected]. Available models include:

• Guarneri “Conte Vitale” – 1676
• Gasparo da Salò – ca. 1580
• Stradivari – ca. 1672
• Amati – ca. 1620
• Guadagnini – Parma, 18th century

* The photographs shown are for illustrative purposes only. The set you will receive is specifically for the Guarneri Conte Vitale model.

Technical Specifications

• Instrument: Viola
• Model: Guarneri “Conte Vitale”
• Material: Transparent acrylic, MDF and styrene
• Mould: “Conte Vitale” model
• Pins: Steel