Yamaha VA 7SG 165 Viola 16,5"

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Yamaha VA 7SG 165 Viola 16,5"

Yamaha

VA 7SG 165 Viola 16,5"

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 278816
Brand: Yamaha
Model: VA 7SG 165 Viola 16,5"
Price: $1,097.80

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This Yamaha 7SG is a solid entry point for intermediate to advanced players seeking a well-made, traditional viola. The Stradivari design and quality materials provide a surprisingly rich and resonant voice for the price point, making it an excellent value for students and serious amateurs alike.

Product Description

  • Yamaha VA 7SG 165 Viola 16
  • Viola
  • 16.5"
  • Stradivari design
  • Oil finish
  • Handmade viola from hand-picked woods
  • Solid spruce top
  • Solid maple back
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Wittner Ultra tailpiece with fine tuners
  • Daddario Helicore strings
  • Ebony chinrest
  • Aubert-type bridge
  • Incl. case
  • bow and rosin
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, focused, and responsive tone.
  • • Hand-picked maple back provides warmth and excellent projection.
  • • Wittner Ultra tailpiece enhances tuning stability and resonance.
  • • Aubert-type bridge contributes to a refined and balanced sound.
CONS
  • • The included bow, while functional, might be a limiting factor for advanced players.
  • • Oil finish, while beautiful, requires careful maintenance to prevent stickiness.
  • • 16.5in size might feel slightly large for smaller hands or younger players.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 16.5in
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included Yes
Case Included Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a good balance of warmth and brightness, leaning slightly towards a more focused tone than some of the darker, more antique-sounding options.
It's a decent case, adequate for local transport, but a more robust case would be recommended for frequent travel or airline use.
The craftsmanship is very good for the price range; the viola feels sturdy and well-constructed, though the finish is relatively delicate and requires careful handling.

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