Fiddlerman Master 5-String & Concert 5-String Viola for Christopher

This video is for our dear customer Christopher, but for everyone else, you can learn more about these instruments here:
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Fiddlerman Concert 5-String Concert Viola
This is a brand new instrument, and more information coming soon. The instrument is currently set up with E-A-D-G-C, however we are also considering offering it set up as A-D-G-C-F. Which would you prefer? Let us know in the comments!
Why do we make these comparison videos?
We know that purchasing a string instrument is a big decision, and every instrument is unique. Since you might not live nearby, or be able to play the instrument (yet) we're here to play them for you and let you hear the ACTUAL instrument you will receive.
We make these videos for instruments at the Master level and higher, and request that it be used for serious inquiries only since they are very labor intensive. To have one made with some of the instruments you are considering, contact us: Email: [e-mail], or Phone: [phone].
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[@smuikininkastutis]

Very nice sounding idea of 5 string viola. I vote for E A D G C

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The E String moves the higher notes to an easier position.

[@dhanssolo]

that concert v2 viola resonates so well. it was smooth like butter to my ears.

[@elbeefo748]

I would look to try a 5-string concert viola, the best of both worlds.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

3:06 Everybody plays this piece on a 5 String Violin when they first pick it up. I don't know if you can tell, the body of a 5 String Violin is just a tad bit deeper than a 4 String Violin body so that the C String resonates better.

[@darkdestiny3700]

You should do a video of you playing bach cello suite 6 on that viola

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Fiddlershop There's no doubt that the E String on a 5 String Viola has a Special Sound due to its big body. The C String on a 5 String Violin gives you some lower notes & is a good match for those w/ small hands, but its sound has always been compromised due to the size of the resonating body. What they usually do is make the Ribs a little bit deeper (by at least an 8th of an inch) so that it improves the Resonance. This is a 3/4 Size 5 String Violin:kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmmvZZpjiJd7nac

[@amberstreetfilms]

What beautiful playing and a beautiful Viola!

[@Fiddlershop]

Happy to hear! Thanks, Amber!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Awesome

[@Fiddlershop]

Thank you, Oscar!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@Fiddlershop Geared Pegs would be a good upgrade for these Gizmos so that they're easier to tune. I've seen Guitar style tuners for Violin but a 5 String Violin version would be epic

[@RandyArdywibowo]

Yes! Was thinking of getting a viola, but a 5-string viola is even better. Any chance of getting a cooler looking tailpiece?

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The 5 String Viola has a High E which moves the higher notes to an easier position.

[@Unbridled-Whimsy]

This is a 2 year late reply, no clue if you bought the 5-string viola or not. But I too have been looking into this! If you search "5 string viola tailpiece harp style," then some results will show up. Some of them are listed on eBay, some others on Dov Music. I have a Frirsz tailpiece on my 4-string 16¼ viola, it does wonders for the resonance of the strings. So if I end up buying a new viola I'll be sure to get a new compensated tailpiece as well. While going down the compensated tailpiece rabbit hole, I came across ZMT tailpieces. The C string gets so much extra length that you have to order custom long ones for that particular tailpiece. So that's off the table. But, I did find something intriguing on their website - they claim that after testing out hundreds of setups, Kevlar tailguts have been judged to offer the best sound quality and resonance. So I'd probably order one of those and pair it with one of the harp style five-stringed tailpieces to try and maximize the sound quality. I'd also probably swap out the included chinrest for a Wittner, which is super lightweight, thus also helping to avoid dampening the sound. Even if the 5-string Concert viola outfit is pretty affordable, I'd be paying extra to get this perfect setup. Thinking I'd probably get Warchal Brilliant set for A through C strings, then Larsen E. Apparently they make a viola length E string, which is awesome. Then also a Krentz modulator, which is another $75. I have one on my current viola. Not sure how exactly it works, but the thing is able to make my deadening strings ring again. So one of those on a five string viola combined with everything else would probably cause crazy overtones haha

[@deltafour1212]

Can you buy 5 string sets for the Viola or do need to buy the E string separately?

[@gregmonks9708]

Both.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

D'addario makes Helicore Long Scale Viola E Strings to complement their Helicore Long Scale Sets

[@ercborg]

Gibbles does the best string instrument reviews on KZbin 🎻

[@Fiddlershop]

He is amazing for sure, thanks 😍

[@gregmonks9708]

The 2nd viola sounds perfect for playing the Mahler Sym. #5. And Bach.

[@JoyxDboy]

Is this basically a viola and violin in one?

[@Fiddlershop]

You betcha! The 5-string "violin" is built on a violin body, and the 5 string "viola" is built on a 15.5" viola body.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@Fiddlershop The Glasser goes up to 16.5 inches.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@Fiddlershop That's what they are, Glasser makes them in Carbon Composite. What they usually do w/ 5 String Violins is make the ribs a Tad Bit deeper.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Those smaller sized Bowed instruments sound better if you add piezo pickups to them & plug em into an amp:kzbin.info/www/bejne/oImwZmCreK2MlbM

[@webe3228]

my teacher says 5 strings arent allowed, which is annoying cause I can just not play the c string

[@Fiddlershop]

Sorry to hear we be...

[@tommytam6433]

change a teacher

[@Cloxxki]

666 views as I arrive here having purposely searrched for 5 string violas. Oh, and 11.1K subs. I'll take them both. "Contrary to popular belief, angel number 666 provides positive insight and a tremendous amount of power. Seeing angel number 666 signals that you are about to experience more love in your life: whether it be in the form of new relationships, or embracing more self-love. Even if it’s sometimes related to evil, it’s a positive omen." "The angel number 111 signifies the opening of an energetic gateway, which causes fast manifestation of your thoughts into reality."

[@Fiddlershop]

Many signs! Happy to hear about the love aspect of this, new to us. Thanks for sharing 😍🤗

[@Superphilipp]

"Listen with headphones" No, my speakers are good.

[@Fiddlershop]

Glad to hear, I considered changing it to: "please don't listen to this on your tiny phone speakers" but it sounds kind of judgmental, so that's where I landed. :-)

[@Superphilipp]

@@Fiddlershop Fair enough. ;-)