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Pre-Owned Student Viola Outfit

Product Code: PO-STR-STUA-VLAO-15
Sale price£295.00 Regular price£325.00 Save £30 (9%)
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Viola Size Guide

The ideal size viola for a child is that which allows a 90° angle at the elbow when holding the viola in a playing position. We recommend using a flexible tape measure to measure the distance between the base of the neck and the left wrist. The hand should be extended and the arm held out perpendicular to the body with the shoulder relaxed. Take this measurement and use the table below to determine the correct instrument size. We strongly discourage playing on instruments with ‘growing room’ as this can have a detrimental effect on technique, form and posture.

*Viola sizes over 15” should be determined by personal and teacher preference.

The following table provides a guide to selecting a suitable instrument size. Other factors may be taken into account, including teaching method, and teacher and player preference. Instrument sizes may vary within their defined fractional size; this guide applies to Stringers’ range of instruments, and is intended to be as comprehensive as possible, but not definitive.

 

Age Distance 'A' Viola Size
5-7 16 1/2"-18" 1/8 Viola Conversion
6-8 18"-20" 1/4 Viola Conversion
8-10 20"-21 1/2" 1/2 Viola Conversion
10-12 21 1/2"-23" 3/4 Viola Conversion
12+ 22"-24" 4/4 Viola Conversion
12+ At least 23" 14" Viola or 4/4 Viola Conversion
12+ At least 24" 15" +

Click & Collect available at Stringers Edinburgh

Usually ready in 24 hours

Pre-Owned Student Viola Outfit

Pre-Owned Student Viola Outfit

15"

Stringers Edinburgh

Click & Collect available, usually ready in 24 hours

7 York Place
Edinburgh EH1 3EB
United Kingdom

+441315575432

Stringers student viola is set up in our workshop, hand-fitted bridge, wooden bow, Pirastro strings and an excellent sound. Lightweight shaped case with rucksack straps.

A grade - Excellent condition. These nearly-new instruments and bows will show minimal signs of wear (please see example photos). Cases may be lightly scuffed in places.

B grade - Good condition. These previously used Student outfits will show considerable signs of wear and some minor cosmetic marking.

NB. Each instrument is unique and photos are a guide; wood, grain, varnish, fittings, wear, damage and markings will differ from photographs.

Please call if you would like photos of specific second-hand instruments currently available .

Please note that Stringers Outfits are not supplied with a shoulder rest or rosin. If required please make sure you add to your basket.