Yamaha VA 7SG 16 Viola 16"

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Yamaha VA 7SG 16 Viola 16"

Yamaha

VA 7SG 16 Viola 16"

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 278815
Brand: Yamaha
Model: VA 7SG 16 Viola 16"
Price: $1,043.90

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The Yamaha VA 7SG is a solid entry point into the world of hand-made violas. It offers a good balance of quality and affordability, making it ideal for serious students or amateur players looking for an instrument with a mature sound and reliable playability. The Stradivari design ensures a familiar and pleasing aesthetic.

Product Description

  • Yamaha VA 7SG 16 Viola 16"
  • Viola
  • Stradivari design
  • Oil-lacquer finish
  • Hand-made viola made of hand-selected wood
  • Solid spruce top
  • Solid maple back
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Wittner Ultra tailpiece with fine tuners
  • Ebony chinrest
  • Aubert-type bridge
  • Incl. case
  • bow and rosin
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and projecting tone.
  • • Hand-selected maple back provides warmth and a mature tonal character.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and excellent response.
  • • Wittner Ultra tailpiece with fine tuners allows for precise and stable intonation.
CONS
  • • The included bow is serviceable, but a serious player will likely upgrade it.
  • • Oil-lacquer finish, while attractive, can feel a bit thick to some players.
  • • 16' size might feel large for younger or smaller-handed players.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 16 in
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included Yes
Case Included Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

While not quite as nuanced as a fully European instrument, the Yamaha holds its own; the spruce top provides a surprisingly rich and projecting sound.
It's a factory-applied oil-lacquer, but the process is designed to mimic the characteristics of hand-applied finishes, resulting in a more even and resonant sound.
The viola typically weighs around 1.3-1.5 lbs; the solid maple back contributes to a slightly heavier feel, but the balanced design keeps it comfortable for most players.

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