Love for Life
Lisa Hellmich
42cm Viola
This viola is based on the expressive instruments of the violin maker Claudio Manfio and was interpreted with creative freedom and a focus on the sound.
16.000 €
New construction instrument
You can try out any instrument at home for 10 days free of charge. The 30-day return policy gives you extra time to get to know the instrument.
Worldwide shipping—free within the EU. The instrument will be delivered to your doorstep, insured and securely packaged.
We deliver quality. However, should a manufacturing defect occur, it is covered by a 1-year warranty.
You can try out any instrument at home for 10 days free of charge. The 30-day return policy gives you extra time to get to know the instrument.
Worldwide shipping—free within the EU. The instrument will be delivered to your doorstep, insured and securely packaged.
We deliver quality. However, should a manufacturing defect occur, it is covered by a 1-year warranty.
Easy playability, full sound enjoyment
Fullness with core
Despite its voluminous body, this viola is very easy to play thanks to the choice of scale length (15cm:22.2cm) and vibrating string length (37.7cm) as well as a pleasantly thin neck.
This ensures pleasant handling without sacrificing the volume and tonal depth typical of this model family.
Sound-producing body
The sound of the fine-grained spruce top is matched to the 70-year-old whole maple back. Apart from the outline, Claudio Manfio violas are characterized by their high arching, which merges into a harmonious counter-swing. The high rib rim also contributes to the large sound volume.
The sound is full, deep, velvety and at the same time robust.
- Top width of body 19.6
- Width of the body center 14.5
- Width of the body at the bottom 26.4
- Ceiling dimension 22.2
Vortex
Ebony
String retainer
Ebony
Fingerboard
Ebony
Strings
Pirastro Eva Pirazzi
Sustainable
Sound Art
The sound characteristics of this viola can be classified as follows:
*This information is based on my own assessment.
Whole maple floor
Snail
Intense dark red lacquer
“I have the pleasure of knowing Lisa both as a violinist and as a violin maker. The passion and love for her art can be found in everything she does, and the two violins from her workshop which I’ve had the privilege to play are a clear example of this.
I am really excited to see how these violins and her skills as a master maker will continue to develop over time, and I am eager to play on many more of her works!”
Daniel Hernandez
Free
Return Shipping
Worldwide shipping—free within the EU. The instrument will be delivered to your doorstep, insured and securely packaged.
Free
Shipping
The instrument does not meet your approval? No issue! We will cover the cost of return shipping anywhere in Europe.
Free
Trial Month
Try it at home for 10 days free of charge—the 30-day return policy gives you extra time to get to know the instrument.
Questions?
Do you have a concern or a question about my instruments or services? I’d be happy to answer them personally.
Yours, Lisa Hellmich
FAQ
Shipping
Your instrument will be securely packaged and delivered to your doorstep via DHL with insurance coverage. As soon as I personally drop off the package at the post office, you will receive the tracking number. We will cover the shipping costs. Hellmichviolins does not cover import taxes, customs fees, or import licenses.
To ensure that your instrument arrives at your home undamaged, we have developed a secure packaging method. Therefore, Hellmichviolins assumes full responsibility for the risk associated with shipping to you. Please keep the packaging in case you wish to return the instrument.
We rely on DHL for shipping.
Once payment has been received, the instrument will be shipped to you within 3 business days and will take 2–7 business days to arrive, depending on the destination. We will keep you updated on the process and provide you with the tracking number.
Shipping and return shipping are free of charge for you and are covered by Hellmichviolins during the 30-day trial period.
FAQ
Trial Month
We want you to feel completely at ease and be able to try out your new instrument in your own familiar surroundings, so you can take it home for 10 days at no cost to you. Need more time to be absolutely sure? No problem. We want you to be 100% satisfied. Once you’ve paid the purchase price, you’ll have a 30-day trial period for the instrument, which begins as soon as it arrives at your home.
Option No. 1:
You can trade in the instrument for one of equal value, a higher-quality model, or a less expensive one, and either pay the difference or receive a refund. To do so, please return it to us in its original packaging, after cleaning it with a dry cloth.
Option No. 2:
You return the instrument and get a 100% refund.
As soon as we receive the instrument back, we will notify you by email. We will then immediately initiate the refund; depending on the payment method, the process may take up to 7 days.
The instrument is insured against shipping damage; Hellmichviolins will cover the cost of return shipping.
The 30-day trial period during which you can try out the instrument is also covered by Hellmichviolins. There are some exceptions:
Broken strings; damage caused by transport in a car trunk or on a motorcycle; damage caused directly or indirectly by an explosion, chemicals, or radioactivity; loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by war, terrorism, or military operations; damage caused directly or indirectly by corrosion, moisture, dryness, dust, damage caused by extreme weather conditions such as extreme temperatures or exposure to light, damage caused by earthquakes and other natural disasters, damage or loss caused by air transport, and damage intentionally caused by you or a third party.
FAQ
Ordering Process
Not every love lasts forever, which is why we’re happy to accept instruments purchased from us as trade-ins and exchange them for a higher-quality model. If the instrument is in its original condition, 100% of the purchase price of the old instrument will be applied toward the new one. You’ll need the original receipt for this.
Commissioned instruments and accessories, as well as instruments from other categories (such as a violin versus a cello), are excluded.
It is normal for signs of wear to appear on cherished and frequently played string instruments—on the bridge, fingerboard, strings, and varnish. In the case of significant damage (cracks, chipped corners or edges, warping, or severe finish damage), as well as for instruments that are in very poor condition or have been modified by other luthiers (bridge, accessories, etc.), we may have to deduct a portion of the instrument’s price or may be unable to accept the return.
We will keep you informed about the progress of the repair and will complete it on time and reliably. During this time, we will be happy to provide you with a replacement instrument free of charge.
Consignment sales are generally possible, but we reserve the right to include only select string instruments in our online catalog. Criteria for inclusion include, for example, sales potential, condition, and price.
If you would like to consign an instrument, please send us photos and scans of any available certificates, as well as additional information (e.g., any damage). If the instrument is suitable for sale through Hellmichviolins, it will be personally inspected, and any necessary sound adjustments or repairs will be made in accordance with the workshop’s quality standards to ensure a smooth sale.
The fees for this service are not charged until the instrument is sold. The commission rate for consignment sales is 18%. We charge a flat fee of €150 for online listing, advertising, and handling the sale.
We accept all major payment methods (Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer, PayPal). Please note, however, that some of these may incur fees.
We accept payment in euros.