Ute Zahn 15 1/2" "da Salo" model viola, 2023, Minneapolis, MN, USA | Metzler Violinssweet, lush, smooth About the Instrument This violas lush and versatile timbre shines through with little effort, and it has a particularly lovely alto register. An excellent instrument for someone searching for a smaller viola without sacrificing tone. Modeled after a 1580 Gasparo da Sal viola, the body of this instrument is a unique as its sound, with beautiful double purfling, wide bouts, and a pronounced slope to its single piece half slab cut