Yamaha VA 5S 14 Viola 14"
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Yamaha
VA 5S 14 Viola 14"
Product Info
Article Number:
111056
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
VA 5S 14 Viola 14"
Category:
Acoustic Violas
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Yamaha VA 5S 14 is a solid entry-level viola, offering a good balance of tone and playability at an affordable price point. It’s a great choice for students or intermediate players looking for a reliable instrument to grow with – the spruce top provides a surprisingly resonant voice for a student instrument.
Product Description
- Yamaha VA 5S 14 Viola 14"
- Viola
- Size: 14" (35.56 cm)
- Handmade viola made from hand-picked woods
- Solid spruce top
- Solid maple back
- Ebony fingerboard
- Ebony pegs
- Ebony chin rest
- Tailpiece with fine tuners
- Daddario Prelude strings
- Incl. case
- bow and rosin
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly bright, responsive tone.
- • Maple back provides warmth and good projection for its class.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, consistent playing surface.
- • Well-fitted chin rest and tailpiece enhance comfort and tuning stability.
CONS
- • The included bow is serviceable but a significant upgrade would benefit tone.
- • Case is functional but basic, offering limited protection for travel.
- • Lower-grade D'Addario Prelude strings will likely need replacement soon.
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Key Features
Size
14 in (35.56 cm)
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bow Included
Yes
Case Included
Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably brighter than many budget instruments, thanks to the solid spruce top, but lacks the depth of higher-end models.
Yamaha maintains decent quality control, but minor setup adjustments (bridge height, string height) are common and recommended for optimal playability.
This viola is ideally suited for beginners through intermediate players—those developing technique and exploring more advanced repertoire.
