Best Hidersine Acoustic Violas 2025

Premium Hidersine acoustic violas - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Classical For Chamber Music For Orchestra For String Quartet For Baroque Music

BRANDS: Gewa Stentor Scala Vilagio Hidersine Karl Höfner Yamaha Alfred Stingl by Höfner

Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viola Set 14" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viola Set 14"

by Hidersine

Orchestra Chamber Music Baroque Music

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow middle register

✓ PROS

• Unique tonal character
• Essential chamber music voice

✗ CONS

• Larger size than violin
• Expensive quality instruments

Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viola Set 14"Viola Set 14"Solidhandcrafted spruce topSolid handcrafted maple back...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 610970

$824

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Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viola Set 15" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viola Set 15"

by Hidersine

Orchestra String Quartet Baroque Music

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Essential chamber music voice

✗ CONS

• Less popular than violin
• Requires specific viola technique

Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viola Set 15"Viola Set 15"Solidhandcrafted spruce topSolid handcrafted maple back...

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 610969

$824

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Hidersine Espressione Viola Set 15,5" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Hidersine Espressione Viola Set 15,5"

by Hidersine

Chamber Music String Quartet Classical

Key Feature:

• Important orchestral section

✓ PROS

• Essential chamber music voice
• Warm, mellow middle register

✗ CONS

• Less popular than violin
• Expensive quality instruments

Hidersine Espressione Viola Set 15.5"Viola SetSize: 15.5"Completely made of solid wood Stradivari...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610984

$1,364

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Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 13" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 13"

by Hidersine

Classical String Quartet Chamber Music

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow middle register

✓ PROS

• Important orchestral section
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Limited solo repertoire
• Less popular than violin

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 13"Viola Set 13"Solid selected spruce topSolid graphic-flamed maple back and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 415826

$318

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Hidersine Venezia Ant. Viola Set 15,5" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Hidersine Venezia Ant. Viola Set 15,5"

by Hidersine

Orchestra Chamber Music Baroque Music

Key Feature:

• Unique tonal character

✓ PROS

• Essential chamber music voice
• Unique tonal character

✗ CONS

• Requires specific viola technique
• Less popular than violin

Hidersine Venezia Ant. Viola Set 15.5"Viola Set 15.5"Solidhandcrafted spruce topSolid handcrafted maple back...

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 610968

$824

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Hidersine Piacenza Viola Set 16" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Hidersine Piacenza Viola Set 16"

by Hidersine

Classical String Quartet Chamber Music

Key Feature:

• Important orchestral section

✓ PROS

• Warm, mellow middle register
• Unique tonal character

✗ CONS

• Requires specific viola technique
• Less popular than violin

Hidersine Piacenza Viola Set 16"Viola SetSize: 16"Selectedhand-carved solid spruce topSolid flamed maple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 384256

$527

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Hidersine Uno Viola Set 16" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 16"

by Hidersine

Chamber Music Orchestra Classical

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow middle register

✓ PROS

• Unique tonal character
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Less popular than violin
• Requires specific viola technique

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 16"Viola SetSize: 16"Laminated spruce topLaminated "graphic flamed" back...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 415796

$241

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Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 15,5" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 15,5"

by Hidersine

String Quartet Classical Baroque Music

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow middle register

✓ PROS

• Unique tonal character
• Essential chamber music voice

✗ CONS

• Limited solo repertoire
• Less popular than violin

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 15.5"Viola Set 15.5"Solid selected spruce topSolid graphic flamed maple back and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 415830

$318

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Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 16" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 16"

by Hidersine

Chamber Music Classical Baroque Music

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Unique tonal character
• Essential chamber music voice

✗ CONS

• Limited solo repertoire
• Larger size than violin

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 16"Viola Set 16"Solid selected spruce topSolid graphic flamed maple back and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 415832

$318

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Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 14" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 14"

by Hidersine

Chamber Music String Quartet Classical

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow middle register

✓ PROS

• Important orchestral section
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Less popular than violin
• Limited solo repertoire

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 14"Viola Set 14"Solid selected spruce topSolid graphic flamed maple back and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 415827

$318

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Hidersine Uno Viola Set 13" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 13"

by Hidersine

Classical Orchestra Chamber Music

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Unique tonal character
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Larger size than violin
• Expensive quality instruments

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 13"Viola Set 13"Laminated spruce topLaminated "graphic flamed" back and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 415791

$241

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Hidersine Piacenza Viola Set 15,5" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Hidersine Piacenza Viola Set 15,5"

by Hidersine

String Quartet Orchestra Baroque Music

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow middle register

✓ PROS

• Warm, mellow middle register
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Less popular than violin
• Expensive quality instruments

Hidersine Piacenza Viola Set 15.5"Viola SetSize: 15.5"Selectedhand-carved solid spruce topSolid flamed maple...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 384257

$527

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Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 15" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 15"

by Hidersine

Baroque Music String Quartet Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow middle register

✓ PROS

• Essential chamber music voice
• Warm, mellow middle register

✗ CONS

• Less popular than violin
• Expensive quality instruments

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 15"Viola Set 15"Solid selected spruce topSolid graphic flamed maple back and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 415829

$318

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Hidersine Uno Viola Set 15,5" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 15,5"

by Hidersine

String Quartet Baroque Music Classical

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow middle register

✓ PROS

• Essential chamber music voice
• Warm, mellow middle register

✗ CONS

• Requires specific viola technique
• Expensive quality instruments

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 15Viola SetSize: 15.5"Laminated spruce topLaminated "graphic flamed" back and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 415794

$241

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Hidersine Uno Viola Set 14" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 14"

by Hidersine

Classical String Quartet Baroque Music

Key Feature:

• Unique tonal character

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Warm, mellow middle register

✗ CONS

• Less popular than violin
• Requires specific viola technique

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 14"Viola SetSize: 14"Laminated spruce topLaminated "graphic flamed" back...

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 415792

$241

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How to Choose the Best Acoustic Violas

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced acoustic violas typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Best Hidersine Acoustic Violas 2025

Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viola Set 14"

Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viola Set 15"

Hidersine Espressione Viola Set 15,5"

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 13"

Hidersine Venezia Ant. Viola Set 15,5"

Hidersine Piacenza Viola Set 16"

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 16"

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 15,5"

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 16"

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 14"

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 13"

Hidersine Piacenza Viola Set 15,5"

Hidersine Vivente Viola Set 15"

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 15,5"

Hidersine Uno Viola Set 14"

How to Choose the Best Acoustic Violas

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying acoustic violas?

How much should I spend on acoustic violas?

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What are the best brands for acoustic violas?

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