Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-170-VA Viola Set 15"

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Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-170-VA Viola Set 15"

Alfred Stingl by Höfner

AS-170-VA Viola Set 15"

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 547456
Model: AS-170-VA Viola Set 15"
Price: $603.90

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This Alfred Stingl viola offers a surprising amount of quality for the price. The solid top delivers a pleasingly warm tone, and the included accessories make it a complete, ready-to-play package. It’s a great option for intermediate students or players looking for an affordable, reliable instrument.

Product Description

  • Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-170-VA Viola Set 15"
  • Viola Set
  • Size: 15"
  • Full 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 provides a warm, responsive tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and accurate intonation.
  • • Included carbon fiber bow is surprisingly decent for the price point.
  • • Moulded case offers excellent protection during transport and storage.
CONS
  • • Spirit varnish can feel a little thick and potentially dampen high frequencies.
  • • The carbon fiber bow, while acceptable, won't match a higher-end pernambuco bow.
  • • 15' size might be a bit large for younger or smaller players.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 15in
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included Yes, Carbon Fiber with Ebony Frog
Case Included Yes, Hard Foam Moulded Case

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Frequently Asked Questions

The spirit varnish tends to produce a slightly warmer, less complex tone compared to oil varnish, potentially reducing some high-end clarity.
It's a perfectly adequate starter bow, but a more responsive, higher-quality bow will ultimately improve your tone and playing experience.
The craftsmanship is surprisingly solid; the seams are tight, and the overall construction feels durable, though expect some minor cosmetic imperfections typical of instruments in this category.

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