VA412 - David Lashof - 16 3/8 in Viola (USA; 2020)
David Lashof - 16 3/8" Viola VA412
This viola was handmade by David Lashof. It is a classic example of Mr. Lashof's style and is based on his own best-selling 16 3/8" pattern.
David Lashof is originally from the Washington, DC Metro area. At age 15, he made his first violin under the tutelage of Willis M. Gault (1908-1991). In 1977, David continued his violin-making education at the Chicago School of Violin Making with master Tschu Ho Lee. During his time at the Chicago School, Mr. Lashof taught some of the first-year students, including some members of Mr. Lee's family. After earning his degree in violin-making, he went to work for Weavers Violin Shop in Maryland as the cello and bass repair specialist and continued to make instruments, selling all through the shop. The founder of Lashof Violins, Mr. Lashof opened his first shop in 1988 in Gaithersburg, MD.
To date, David Lashof has made more than 160 instruments.
This viola was handmade by David Lashof. It is a classic example of Mr. Lashof's style and is based on his own best-selling 16 3/8" pattern.
David Lashof is originally from the Washington, DC Metro area. At age 15, he made his first violin under the tutelage of Willis M. Gault (1908-1991). In 1977, David continued his violin-making education at the Chicago School of Violin Making with master Tschu Ho Lee. During his time at the Chicago School, Mr. Lashof taught some of the first-year students, including some members of Mr. Lee's family. After earning his degree in violin-making, he went to work for Weavers Violin Shop in Maryland as the cello and bass repair specialist and continued to make instruments, selling all through the shop. The founder of Lashof Violins, Mr. Lashof opened his first shop in 1988 in Gaithersburg, MD.
To date, David Lashof has made more than 160 instruments.