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Student Viola - Outfits
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Viola Outfits:
  • Peccard - $365.00
  • Jocelyn - $455.00
  • Rosalia - $500.00
  • Budget Student Viola Outfit from SAGA - $290.00


  • Viola Only:
  • Lorenzo - $1,152.00
  • Kauffman - $1,392.00
  • Luciano - $1,872.00
  • Maggini - $2,280.00
  • Giovanni - $2,520.00
  • Bassi - $3,600.00
  • Hellier - $5,280.00


  • Adjustable deluxe woodshell viola case with four bow holders, carrying straps, hygrometer, accessory pockets, music pockets and string tube. Fits 15" - 16 1/2". Blue exterior with blue or beige interior; black exterior with burgandy interior. Next day shipping.

    $198.00

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    Deluxe Woodshell Viola Case





    Slightly flamed maple back and selected grained spruce top. Very fine workmanship at a friendly price. Comes with shaped case and Brazilwood bow. Despiau French bridge and D'addario Pro-arte Strings. Set up by hand. All sizes. Please contact customer service to inquire about current size availability.

    Peccard Viola Outfit Peccard Viola Outfit
    OUR PRICE:
    $365.00


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    A fully hand carved instrument made of solid spruce top and flame maple back. Suitable for anyone in need of a decent instrument with low budget. Comes with shaped case and Brazilwood bow. Carefully set up by hand, with French bridge. Beautiful instrument! All sizes. Please contact customer service to inquire about current size availability.

    Jocelyn Viola Outfit Jocelyn Viola Outfit
    OUR PRICE:
    $455.00


    (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations)







    One of our best selling models, the leading student instrument praised by thousands of teachers and students. Made of selected seasoned spruce top and maple back. Attention to detailed craftsmanship. Superb playability and response. Golden brown oil varnish. Comes with oblong foam case and Brazilwood bow. All sizes. Please contact customer service to inquire about current size availability.

    Rosalia Viola Outfit Rosalia Viola Outfit
    List: $750.00

    OUR PRICE: $500.00


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    Viola Only
    All our fine instruments are set up carefully, by hand, with good quality strings, accessories and French bridge.
    Perfectly adjusted in our workshop and ready to play.



    Evenly flamed maple back, well-seasoned spruce top. Attractive golden brown varnish with shading. Quality instrument brings out clear and projective sound. A smart choice for intermediate to advanced player. Sizes 14" - 16 1/2" Comes in both Gamba and Tertis patterns. Please contact customer service to inquire about current size availability.

    Paola Lorenzo - Gamba pattern Paola Lorenzo - Gamba pattern
    Paola Lorenzo - Tertis pattern Paola Lorenzo - Tertis pattern
    List: $1,440.00

    OUR PRICE: $1,152.00


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    Transparent, warm sound with antique dark brown varnish. Easy response, made of nicely flamed maple, and seasoned spruce top. Outstanding craftsmanship suitable for advanced player. Available in 14" - 16 1/2". Please contact customer service to inquire about current size availability.

    Kauffman Viola Kauffman Viola
    List: $1,740.00

    OUR PRICE: $1,392.00


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    A classic instrument that represents our fine work and craftsmanship; the highly projective and rich tone makes it an excellent choice for advanced player. Well constructed with aged spruce top and beautiful bird's eye maple. Golden brownish varnish with slight shading. Available in 14" - 16 1/2". We also have this in 17" viola, with case, for $1,920.00 Please contact customer service to inquire about current size availability.

    Sandro Luciano, Bird's Eye Maple Sandro Luciano, Bird's Eye Maple
    List: $2,340.00

    OUR PRICE: $1,872.00


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    Historical "Maggini" copy with double purfling. Made of rare aged spruce top and highly flame maple back. Well known for its hugely powerful but clear sound. A fancy looking instrument suitable for a soloist who wants to be heard. Available in 15" - 16 1/2". Please contact customer service to inquire about current size availability.

    Maggini Maggini
    List: $2,850.00

    OUR PRICE: $2,280.00


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    A vintage looking viola with a modern level of playability. Highly detailed antiqued. Extremely resonant and well balanced. Made of highest-grade maple and European spruce. Entirely hand applied in USA workshop. Available in 15" - 16 1/2". Please contact customer service to inquire about current size availability.

    Dario Giovanni, Quilted Maple Dario Giovanni, Quilted Maple
    List: $3,150.00

    OUR PRICE: $2,520.00


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    100% hand rub varnished by experienced maker in our U.S.A. workshop, strictly following the Italian traditional formula. Hand selected Chinese or European maple, Italian spruce. Available in eye-appealing antique style or clean amber varnish. Available in 15" - 16 1/2". Please contact customer service to inquire about current size availability.

    Bassi Bassi
    List: $4,500.00

    OUR PRICE: $3,600.00


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    The most exquisitely decorated instrument; copy of the famous 1679 "Hellier" Stradivarius. Fully ebony trimmed on the rib and scroll with mother-of-pearl inlay on the top and back. Highest grade aged spruce top and maple back. An historically correct copy with colorful sound and full of depth tone. Available in 15 1/2" and 16". Please contact customer service to inquire about current size availability.

    Hellier Hellier
    List: $6,600.00

    OUR PRICE: $5,280.00


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    Violin, Viola & Guitar Size Charts
    Violin Size Chart
  • Age: 12-Adult/ 4/4 size
  • Petite Adult: 7/8 size**
  • Age: 10-11/ 3/4 size
  • Age: 8-9/ 1/2 size
  • Age: 6-7/ 1/4 size
  • Age: 5-6/ 1/8 size
  • Age: 4-5/ 1/10 size
  • Age: 3-4/ 1/16 size

  • ** 7/8 size violins (subject to availability):
    K500, HC602, Rosalia, Kauffman

    Please contact customer service prior to ordering
    to determine current availability of the 7/8 size
    Luthier normally open Mon-Fri exclusive of holidays

    For two ways of measuring violin/viola correct size, see:
    How can I determine if this violin or viola is the right size?

  • Age: Large Adult/ 16"-17"
  • Age: Average Adult/ 15.5"
  • Age: 10-12, Small Adult/ 15"
  • Age: 9-12/ 14"
  • Age: 7-9/ 13"
  • Age: 6-7/ 12"


  • Age: 11-Adult/ Height: 5' or taller/ 4/4 size
  • Age: 8-11/ Height: 4'6" to 4'11"/ 3/4 size
  • Age: 5-8/ Height: 3'10" to 4'5"/ 1/2 size
  • Age: 4-6/ Height: 3'3" to 3'9" / 1/4 size






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