Don't forget the strong effect of the choice of strings! A good resonating instrument like the Weichselbaumer hg's can produce quite different sound characters.
Weichselbaumer uses Thomastik Infeld Vision violin or viola strings for the chanterelles (metal wound with synthetic core). Apparently, that suites his ideals in sound. It resembles rather much a modern viola or violin. I play a Weichselbaumer, not an Alto but an Allegro. I changed the chanterelles to Aquila Venice gut strings. A quite different, very lively sound emerges that suites me very well. I would certainly not describe this sound as smoothish. Ernic 2007/11/2, Graham Whyte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I have heard an Alto played live by Matthias, and also played one myself > Gilles Chabenat chose one to play at OTW 2006 when it was impossible to > bring his own Siorat > > I think my immediate reaction was "would I get bored with this amazing > smoothie sound ?" > > Never the less, a wonderfully versatile instrument > > His more conventional HGs also have a smoothish sound but with more bite > to it > > Graham > > -----Original Message----- > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf > Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Sent:* 02 November 2007 17:13 > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [HG] Weichselbaumer HGs > > > Dear Fellow Members of the HG Clan: > > I am seriously considering purchasing a Weichselbaumer "Alto" model HG. I > love the sound and the look of this HG. I thought I would reach out to the > HG community to get your thoughts and input on this very important > decision. I have heard it played extensively by Matthias Loibner - a most > gifted HG artist along with sound files from Wolfgang's web site. > > Thanks, > > Jay > ------------------------------ > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL > Mail<http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/index.htm?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000970> > ! >
