BERDANI tailpiece English model for viola


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Berdani Viola Tailpiece – English Model in Berdani's Dark Boxwood

Handcrafted by Master Luthier Daniel Hiller

The Berdani viola tailpiece in the English model combines classic lines with precise craftsmanship and carefully selected natural materials. Each tailpiece is handcrafted by master luthier Daniel Hiller and optimized for ideal vibration transfer, low weight, and clear, projecting tonal development.

Design and Tonal Character

All Berdani tailpieces are crafted with the goal of preserving the instrument’s natural vibration behavior. Thanks to its balanced weight, the viola can resonate freely, supporting response, overtone development, and tonal clarity.

The English model is characterized by its clean design with a distinct edge. This construction enables direct transmission of string vibrations and supports precise response.

Tonally, this model promotes a brighter and more brilliant sound development of the viola. The tone gains clarity and presence, allowing the instrument to project more effectively without losing its natural warmth. Violas with a darker or more covered tone particularly benefit from this design.

Material – Berdani´s Dark Boxwood (Thermally Treated Boxwood)

The tailpiece is crafted from Berdani´s Dark Boxwood, a thermally treated boxwood that achieves its warm, dark brown color exclusively through heat treatment – without stains or chemical additives.

Berdani´s Dark Boxwood offers an ideal combination of low weight, high stability, and natural elasticity. This supports free vibration and enables a well-balanced tonal development.

The surface is finely sanded with pure linseed oil and then polished with natural wax. This creates a natural, breathable finish that protects the wood while preserving its acoustic properties.

The packaging consists exclusively of sustainable, recycled materials, reflecting Berdani’s commitment to responsibly crafted premium products.

Technical Specifications

  • Model: English Model
  • Instrument: Viola
  • Length: 126 mm
  • Width: 49 mm
  • Slot Width / C–A String Spacing: 32 mm
  • Weight: 13 g
  • Wood: Berdani´s Dark Boxwood
  • Finish: Sanded with pure linseed oil and waxed
Berdani Feinste Bestandteile GmbH
Wohlhausener Straße 15
08258 Markneukirchen
Deutschland
info(at)berdani-shop.de

Safety information
Specific safety instructions for this product can be found in the user manual or on the packaging.