Stentor SR1877 Viola Arcadia 16"

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Stentor SR1877 Viola Arcadia 16"

Stentor

SR1877 Viola Arcadia 16"

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 362071
Brand: Stentor
Model: SR1877 Viola Arcadia 16"
Price: $933.90

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The Stentor Arcadia is a solid entry-level viola offering a good balance of quality and affordability. Its solid wood construction gives it a surprisingly mature sound, making it a great choice for students or players looking to upgrade from a beginner instrument. Expect a reliable and enjoyable playing experience.

Product Description

  • Stentor SR1877 Viola Arcadia 16"
  • Viola
  • Size: 16"
  • Work of a master - finished in England
  • Exquisite solid spruce top
  • Solid flamed maple body
  • Solid maple body
  • Tuning pegs and fingerboard made of ebony (Diospyros crassiflora)
  • Stringing: Pirastro
  • Traditional shellac lacquer finish
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top provides a surprisingly resonant and warm tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and good response.
  • • Solid flamed maple back and sides enhance projection and sustain.
  • • Pirastro strings deliver a quality, immediately pleasing sound out of the box.
CONS
  • • The shellac finish can be somewhat fragile and requires careful handling.
  • • While playable, the included bow is fairly basic and may need upgrading.
  • • The 16' size might be a bit large for younger or smaller players.

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Key Features

Size 16in
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Flamed Maple
Fingerboard Ebony (Diospyros crassiflora)
Bow Included Yes
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

It leans towards a warmer, more mellow tone due to the spruce top and maple back, but still has good clarity.
It's a step up from the very basic student models, offering better materials and construction quality, but still sits within the more accessible price range.
It's always a good idea to have any new instrument checked and potentially adjusted by a luthier to ensure optimal playability, but it’s generally quite playable as-is.

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