Michael Fischer 15 5/8" viola, "Maggini," 2026, Redwood top, Eucalyptus back, Los Angeles | Metzler Violinsunique, mature, resonant About the Instrument This viola has a beautiful, complex and resonant timbre across registers, as well as the luthiers choice of unique woods, makes this a particularly unique solo instrument. The back is a single piece quarter cut of eucalyptus with a remarkable figure running down its center. Its varnish is a rich dark auburn color, with its ribs, neck, and scroll of the same wood. Its top is a single piece of redwood, the