Technical data
| Line | Artisto |
| Instrument | Viola |
| Material | Other |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Interior dimensions | Total length: 76 cm | Body length: 43 cm | Upper bout: 21 cm | Lower bout: 26 cm |
| Exterior dimensions | 80x33x19 cm |
| BAM reference | 2043B |
| Item number | BAM-2043BG |
Interior features
- String tube
- 4 bow holders
Exterior features
- Non-slip padded shoulder strap, adjustable and detachable
- Side carrying handle
- Carrying handle for the underground
- Large, expandable outer pocket for sheet music
- Zip and central safety tab with twist lock
- Reinforcements of PVC fabric
Protection and climate
Dry air makes the maple of the scroll shrink and the pegs give, one to two millimetres of travel being normal; damp air makes them stiff. Below 40 per cent relative humidity, pegs may slip and glue joints may open; below 30 per cent, as dry heated air brings in winter, the instrument is at risk, and in the worst case the top cracks. It is above all sharp changes that do harm, such as constant travel between very different temperatures.
As wood moisture rises, the internal damping (energy lost within the wood) of spruce and maple increases, and an instrument can then sound duller; storage at controlled humidity in the case keeps the damping constant.
Artisto is a shaped case with a Cordura cover and PVC reinforcements. For the viola, BAM makes Artisto in grey and black.
An ordinary impregnation spray for Cordura and textiles protects the cover against rain, and a test on a small area first shows how the fabric reacts. If a zip runs stiffly, especially round the corners, silicone spray or a little petroleum jelly on the teeth helps.
The slider of a zip can be replaced as a spare part by the owner. Replacing a cover or a zip is carried out by BAM's production in France. A forgotten code cannot be reset on a combination lock.
Our experience
In our experience an instrument needs a few weeks to settle after a change of climate, for instance after an overseas journey, and a local luthier then fine-tunes the set-up. For the heating season we recommend a humidifier in the case; in our experience the Stretto lasts around a month and humidifies the case quickly and evenly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I protect the Cordura cover from rain?
With an ordinary impregnation spray for Cordura and textiles. Test it on a small area first.
The zip runs stiffly; what helps?
Silicone spray or a little petroleum jelly on the teeth, especially at the corners.
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