Viola

THE MARTELLO VIOLA

The Martello is a fine handmade viola with exceptional full, rich, responsive tone. This instrument is finished in our shop with fine fitting pegs, professional bridge, and properly shaped fingerboard. The varnish is an attractive red brown color. High quality strings (Dominant, Obligato, Pirazzi)

The Martello Viola:
$525.00 13", 14"
$625.00 15", 15 ½", 16", 16 ½"

THE TARTINI VIOLA

The Tartini is the best-selling and highly preferred viola by teachers throughout the country. They are beautifully handmade violas with only highly select and attractive wood and the tone is very impressive. This viola is available in 3 models; Stradivarius, Professional, and Master Art.

Tartini “Stradivarius Model” Viola:
$ 750.00 13”-14”
$ 950.00 15”-16 1/2”

Tartini “Professional Model” Viola: Fine wood and darker tone quality
$1100.00 14”-16 1/2”

Tartini “Master Art Model” Viola: Fine wood and mid-range tone quality
$1400.00 14”-16 1/2”

THE DESANTO VIOLA

The DeSanto is the highest level viola we directly import from China. It has the highest flamed maple back and a full projecting responsive tone throughout the viola.

The DeSanto Viola:
$1850.00 13”-14”
$2200.00 15”-16 1/2”

GOTTFRIED LEMBOCK VIOLA

We highly recommend Gottfried Lembock violas. They are outstanding hand crafted violas made in the antique style from Germany. These violas are made on a slightly smaller model making them more comfortable for a smaller person. The tone is very responsive and of a warmer color.

Gottfried Lembock Viola:
$2600.00 15, 15 1/2, 16, 16 1/2”

CUSTOM STRING HOUSE VIOLA

During the past 20 years, we have been privileged to see a growing number of talented young violists contact us regarding a need for finer sounding small sized violas. The instruments that are being used are fine small violins strung as violas which somewhat satisfies the need, but never really produces a rich C string and true viola sound.

In 1993, we designed and started making 11", 12", 13" and 14" violas. These violas are constructed with wider lower bouts and smaller upper bouts to facilitate upper position work. The tone of these violas is clear and dark and the lower strings are very exceptional.

Because of their phenomenal tone, these violas continue to sell quickly. However, our 100% trade-in policy allows us to have many of these fine violas immediately available.

The String House Viola:
$2600.00 11” (1/4)
$2800.00 12” (1/2)
$3000.00 13” (3/4)
$3200.00 14” (4/4)
$3600.00 15”, 15 1/2”
$5000.00 16”