Stentor SR1866 Messina Viola 16"
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Stentor
SR1866 Messina Viola 16"
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The Stentor Messina SR1866 is a really solid step up for intermediate players or those wanting a genuinely all-wood viola. The tone is surprisingly rich for the price point, and it feels good under the fingers. It’s a great choice for students or amateur players seeking a quality instrument without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Stentor SR1866 Messina Viola 16"
- Viola
- Size: 16"
- Made completely out of solid wood handcrafted viola
- Finished in England
- Solid spruce top
- Solid maple sides
- Flamed solid maple back
- Traditional shellac varnish
- Solid maple neck
- Ebony fingerboard
- High-quality ebony pegs
- Inlaid purfling
- Chinrest
- Pirastro strings
- • Solid wood construction yields a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection
- • The flamed maple back adds visual appeal and contributes to tonal complexity
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing experience for intonation
- • Traditional shellac varnish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing the instrument's acoustic qualities
- • The solid wood build makes it noticeably heavier than composite-bodied violas
- • The included bow, while functional, is a basic model and may benefit from an upgrade
- • Shellac finish requires more careful maintenance to prevent stickiness or cracking
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