The mensur is identical to that of a violin, as is fingerboard, bridge curvature, and general instrument size. Currently it’s stringed with 1/2 viola strings, tuned C-G-D-A. Body and neck are carved from a single block of maple. No soundpost, only a bass bar. After varnishing, I’ll attach a standard violin chinrest and Wittner integrated shoulder rest, so it can be played like a regular violin.
Thanks!
I can play violin a bit (first position, without vibrato- which covers a lot of folk and medieval songs). Had to quit lessons due to the pandemic and have been practicing with books since then.
I have hearing damage as well, albeit only one sided. The right ear still works well, and I still have bone conduction through the chin rest. Have you tried hearing aids?