ALYSIO De MATTOS viola bow, silver, (round heel), 70.0g | Metzler Violins violin NXTa series instruments are remarkably

NXTa series instruments are remarkably easy to play

The volume is pioneering with its early introduction of playing in different positions: by combining finger patterns

and bringing developed muscle memory to the correct practice of scales

Gemünder made models of Maggini

and Guarneri del Ges ù

ALYSIO De MATTOS viola bow, silver, (round heel), 70.0g | Metzler Violins violin NXTa series instruments are remarkablyThis bow is part of our fourth annual Contemporary American Makers Exhibition. Alysio de Mattos has been a professional musician throughout his life, both as a violinist and as a violist. He's always had interest for lutherie and bow works. In 2006, he spent some time in Paris, where he learned bow making with Christian Barthe and Richard Salan. Since then, he's been dedicating to making bows according to the classic French style and tradition. His