Stanley Kiernoziak 15 3/4" viola, one-piece back, Chicago, IL, 2025 | Metzler Violinswarm, resonant, sweet About the Instrument This viola is easy to play with a buttery feel with a particularly resonant lower register. The back maple back is a slab cut with a unique figure of a subtle flame across its single piece. The ribs, neck, and scroll are show more pronounced flames. The auburn varnish is beautifully applied over a wheat ground. Interior label reads: Stanley Kiernoziak Chicago 2025 and bears the makers signature and stamp