Acoustic Violas
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Rainer W. Leonhardt No. 250 Master Viola 40,5cm
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Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS160 VA15,5" Viola Set
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Franz Sandner Concert Viola 906 15"/38cm
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Franz Sandner Concert Viola 906 15,5"/39,5cm
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Franz Sandner Concert Viola 906 16"/40,5cm
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Franz Sandner Concert Viola 906 16,5"/42cm
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Franz Sandner Concerto de Luxe Viola 15"
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Franz Sandner Concerto de Luxe Viola 15,5"
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Franz Sandner Concerto de Luxe Viola 16"
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Franz Sandner Concerto de Luxe Viola 16,5"
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Hidersine Espressione Viola Set 16"
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Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viola Set 16"
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Bernd Hiller & Sohn Giovanni Paolo Maggini Viola
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Walter Mahr Viola Quinton 15,5" / 39,5cm
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Walter Mahr Viola Jacobs Model 16"
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Walter Mahr Viola Jacobs Model 15,5"
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Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Viola S2 15"
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Gewa Germania Viola Prag A. 15,5"
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Franz Sandner 902A Viola 16,5"
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Franz Sandner 902 Viola 15"
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Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-190-VA Viola Set 14"
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Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-190-VA Viola Set 15,5"
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Stentor SR1551 Viola Conservatoire 16"
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Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS260 VA15" Viola Set
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Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS260 VA16" Violaset
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Eastman A. Eastman Viola VA405+ 15,5"
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Eastman A. Eastman Viola VA405+ 16"
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Eastman A. Eastman Viola VA405+ 15"
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Eastman A. Eastman Viola VA405+ 16,5"
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Karl Höfner H68HV-VA 15" Viola
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Karl Höfner H68HV-VA 16,5" Viola
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Karl Höfner H11A-VA Viola 15,5"
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Scala Vilagio F.H. A. Guarneri Viola 1676
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Stentor SR1876 Elysia Viola 16,5"
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Stentor SR1876 Elysia Viola 16"
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Stentor SR1876 Elysia Viola 15,5"
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Stentor SR1866 Messina Viola 16,5"
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Stentor SR1866 Messina Viola 15"
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Hidersine Espressione Viola Set 15,5"
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Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viola Set 14"
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Hidersine Venezia Ant. Viola Set 15,5"
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Scala Vilagio F.H. Gasparo da Salo Viola WN
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Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Archinto 1696
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Scala Vilagio R.O. A. Guarneri Conte Vitale
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Bernd Hiller & Sohn Paolo Testore Viola
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Bernd Hiller & Sohn Antonio Stradivari Viola
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Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Linea Macchi Viola 16''
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Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Linea Macchi Viola 15,5''
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About Acoustic Violas
This category features acoustic violas, instruments crucial for string quartets, orchestras, and solo performance. These instruments offer a rich, warm tone distinct from the violin, filling a vital harmonic space. Choosing the right acoustic viola is essential for achieving the desired tonal character and projection.
Acoustic Violas — Pros & Cons
PROS
- Offers a distinctive, darker timbre compared to violins.
- Provides a broader tonal palette for orchestral arrangements.
- Can produce a remarkably expressive and nuanced sound.
- Acoustic instruments offer a natural, uncolored tone.
CONS
- Can be more susceptible to environmental changes affecting tuning.
- Acoustic projection may be limited in larger performance spaces.
- Requires careful maintenance and humidity control.
- Tone can be heavily influenced by player technique.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acoustic Violas
Different woods, such as maple for the back and spruce for the top, impart varying degrees of warmth, projection, and responsiveness, significantly shaping the overall tone.
Graduation refers to the thickness of the wood plates, and it's carefully calibrated to optimize the instrument's vibrational characteristics and tonal response.
The soundpost's precise location directly influences the instrument's tone, volume, and responsiveness; even slight adjustments can dramatically alter the sound.
