The Fiddlerman Artist Viola raises the bar on what to expect from an intermediate viola. Full of warmth and power, the Artist Viola fills every room with a bold and noble sound. For advancing violists and violinists looking to expand their horizens, the Artist Viola is a great choice for chamber music, solo performances and orchestral settings. Fiddlerman Artist Viola Features Solid hand-carved, figured spruce and maple tonewoods 100% ebony fingerboard, pegs & fittings Hand-carved French Despiau bridge or a Holstein 3-star Hand-rubbed, oil/spirit-based finish (no thick lacquer) European spruce soundpost from "Alpine Tone Wood" Antiqued wood - dried a minimum of 7 years Strings - whichever strings sound better on the specific viola (most commonly Thomastik Dominant) Exceeds all Suzuki and MENC (Music Educators National Conference) standards Precisely measured string height for easy and comfortable playability The viola will arrive ready to play out of the box! *Every Fiddlerman instrument undergoes our famous 10-point inspection!**Lifetime Structural Warranty and Free Lifetime Adjustments. Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Viola Bow Features Strong, responsive, high-grade carbon fiber (far superior to Brazilwood) Durable Siberian horse hair for a smooth, full tone Nickel-mounted true ebony frog Genuine mother-of-pearl inlays Included Accessories Case: Fiddlerman Quality Oblong Viola Case FC75 with dark gray interior. Bow: Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Viola Bow Shoulder Rest: Fiddlerman Wood Shoulder Rest Rosin: Holstein Premium RosinMute: Fiddlerman Rubber Viola Practice Mute Cloth: Fiddlershop Polishing Cloth Tuner: Fiddlerman Digital Tuner AV10 The Fiddlershop Way Why is Fiddlershop growing so fast and blowing away its competitors?Fiddlerman himself tests and curates all violas and works directly with the maker to produce only the best. With over 40 years as a professional violinist of orchestras around the world, he knows what he's doing. Each Fiddlerman viola is set up in our workshop.