Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-170-VA Viola Set 13"

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Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-170-VA Viola Set 13"

Alfred Stingl by Höfner

AS-170-VA Viola Set 13"

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 547462
Model: AS-170-VA Viola Set 13"
Price: $603.90

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This Alfred Stingl AS-170-VA is a solid entry-level viola – well-built and surprisingly musical for the price. The spruce top gives it a pleasing warmth, and the ebony fittings are a nice touch. It’s a great option for students or anyone looking for an affordable, reliable instrument to get started with.

Product Description

  • Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-170-VA Viola Set 13"
  • Viola Set
  • Size: 13"
  • Solid viola
  • Lightly flamed
  • Gold-brown spirit hand varnish
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • chinrest and pegs
  • Fine tuning tailpiece
  • Thomastik Alphayue strings and Despiau bridge
  • Incl. carbon bow with ebony frog and hard foam moulded case
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly warm and resonant tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard and pegs offer smooth playability and tuning stability.
  • • Despiau bridge enhances projection and responsiveness, a real upgrade.
  • • Included carbon bow provides a decent starting point for beginners.
CONS
  • • Spirit varnish can feel a little thick and potentially dampen higher frequencies.
  • • The carbon fiber bow, while functional, won't offer the same nuanced feel as a pernambuco bow.
  • • 13” size may feel small for taller or more experienced players.

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Key Features

Size 13"
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Laminated Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included Yes, carbon fiber with ebony frog
Case Included Hard foam moulded case

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a spirit varnish applied by hand, but it’s a standardized process within the Höfner factory – don't expect a truly bespoke, luthier-level finish.
Compared to similar instruments, the Stingl has a slightly warmer, more focused tone, likely due to the solid spruce top, but it won’t compete with higher-end models.
The bow is adequate for initial learning, but a more responsive pernambuco bow would significantly improve tone and control as your playing progresses.

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