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Eastman Strings Model 80, 100; all sizes available

va_100Eastman 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.

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Boiko Stoyanov, 2003 Sofia 15½ inch

stoyanov-top-edited.jpgThis 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”)

dunov-top-certificate.jpgThe 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″)

va305-certificate.jpgOffering “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”)

viola-ivan-dunov-superiorTop 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.

 

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