Before purchasing, it is important to understand that this is not a standard piano or organ: Contact - Viola Organista
: While specific prices are individual to each commission, high-end professional violas start around , but a complex mechanical hybrid like the Viola Organista
: Reconstructions of the Geigenwerk (a 17th-century equivalent) have been built by makers like Akio Obuchi . Understanding the Instrument viola organista buy
:The most prominent modern builder is Sławomir Zubrzycki , a Polish pianist who spent over 5,000 hours and approximately $10,000 to construct the first concert-ready replica.
: Potential buyers or institutions can inquire about commissions through his official Viola Organista Contact Page or via email at slaw.zubrzycki@gmail.com . Cost Before purchasing, it is important to understand that
: A combination of a lute harp and viola organista built by Prague-based maker Jukka Ollika .
: Created by Jon Jones and Mitchell Manger, this is a modern adaptation that uses a similar rotating-wheel bowing mechanism. Cost : A combination of a lute harp
would likely cost significantly more due to extensive R&D and specialized materials. :