Samuel Eastman VA50 Viola

Eastman Model 80 Viola - Please note that the price will be reduced by $60 if you do not wish to have the sound optimized with a European replacement sound post that is fitted by us.

This model has received praise from the most exacting critics of all: school and private studio teachers. Not content to make a serviceable student violin and viola, we crafted these instruments by hand from seasoned tonewoods and installed top-quality ebony fittings. Samuel Eastman model 80 violins and violas offer unparalleled quality of sound and playability in an entry-level instrument.

• Entirely hand-carved from solid tonewoods
• Spruce top and maple back, ribs, and scroll
• Ebony pegs, chinrest, and fingerboard
• Genuine hand-inlaid purfling
• Includes a good timber bow
• There is an option for a fibreglass bow- these are strong and great for the school environment
• The outfit also includes rosin and a high-quality shaped plywood case
• Currently available in the following sizes: 13 inches, 14 inches, 15 inches, 15.5 inches, 16 inches and 16.5 inches.