Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-170-VA Viola Set 16"
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Alfred Stingl by Höfner
AS-170-VA Viola Set 16"
Product Info
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This Alfred Stingl AS-170-VA is a solid entry point into the viola world. The build quality is surprisingly good for a student-level instrument, offering a pleasing, warm tone that’s easy to produce. It’s a great choice for beginners or intermediate players looking for a well-rounded, affordable setup.
Product Description
- Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-170-VA Viola Set 16"
- Viola Set
- Size: 16"
- 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
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly warm and resonant tone for the price.
- • Ebony fingerboard and pegs offer smooth playability and tuning stability.
- • The included carbon fiber bow provides decent response and projection for a beginner bow.
- • The molded hard case offers excellent protection during transport and storage.
- • The spirit varnish, while attractive, can feel a little thick and slightly dampen high-frequency response.
- • The Thomastik Alphayue strings, while good, might benefit from an upgrade for more experienced players.
- • The carbon fiber bow, while functional, lacks the nuanced feel of a higher-end pernambuco bow.
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