Since we first started carrying this maker’s violins and violas they have jumped off the shelf. Engaging, clean yet creamy and focused this instrument sounds like violins much more expensive. Read more…
Violas for Sale
Eastman Strings Model 80, 100; all sizes available
Eastman Strings Model 80, 100; all sizes available.
Eastman Strings’ commitment to Old World hand-craftsmanship and quality solid tonewoods and fittings begins right here with our entry level violas.
Entirely hand-carved from solid tonewoods.
• Spruce top and maple back, ribs, and scroll.
• Ebony pegs, chinrest, and fingerboard.
• Genuine hand-inlaid purfling.
Boiko Stoyanov, 2003 Sofia 15½ inch
This viola is in mint condition and has an attractive warm dark golden varnish. Easy to play the tone is appealing, articulate and detailed. Made of this wood the “402″ model offers the budding young violist good value and European sound. Read more…
Ivan Dunov, Romania (available in 12″ – 16 ½”)
The Dunov line of instruments comes in four models and offers affordable European instrument making artistry. The Carpathian Mountains in Romania, where trees grow slowly and are allowed to mature to great size, have been the source of outstanding tone woods since the time of the Cremonese “Golden Age” violin makers. Made of this wood the “402″ model offers the budding young violist good value and European sound. Read more…
Eastman Strings VA305 China (available in 13″ – 17″)
Offering “bang-for-buck” the model 305 has recently been given a new coat of paint. The completely handmade spruce and maple body is now varnished by hand with a very attractive deep reddish brown slightly antiqued finish. Available in the Stradivari pattern it will give a talented student the potential of power and subtlety needed for growth. Read more…
Ivan Dunov “Superior”, Romania (available in 15″ – 16 ½”)
Top of the Dunov line of instruments the “Superior” reflects a sound with core and compelling extrovert qualities deserving of a serious young student. The Carpathian Mountains in Romania, where trees grow slowly and are allowed to mature to great size, have been the source of outstanding tone woods since the time of the Cremonese “Golden Age” violin makers. Made of very select wood and finished by hand in the US with antique-style spirit varnish the attention to detail is reflected in the tonal qualities.
Jürgen Klier, Germany (available in standard sizes)
Germany has been producing master makers of string instruments for generations that have been sought after for generations by soloists and students alike. These winners are delivered to the United States where they are expertly varnished, and set-up to American sensibilities. The results are electrifying – gigantic, full-blooded, rich and ringing tone. Read more…
Rudoulf Sebastian, German (available in standard sizes)
Rudoulf Sebastian instruments are made in the time-honored tradition by a collaboration of family craftsmen in the small town of Erlangen, Germany. Necks, scrolls, ribs, tops and backs are each carved by specialists in their home workshops and are assembled by a main workshop. Read more…
Wilhelm Klier, German (available in standard sizes)
Like the Sebastian model Wilhelm Klier instruments are crafted in Germany in the traditional time-honored workshop-method. These high-quality violins are made of older wood and are richly flamed to achieve a warmer round well-balanced sumptuous sound full of personality. This is a satisfying choice for the advancing musician looking to upgrade to an intermediate level instrument. Read more…
Prager, German
Killer sound. Bang-for-buck. Winner combination. This instrument explodes with full-paletted colors that will inspire any player to sculpt the sound from delicate to dramatic to dynamic. Call for an audition! Read more…