Eastman Viola Comparison & Specification Tables

All Eastman violas at Gianna's have the following features:
  • NOTE: We frequently run unadvertised specials, please inquire
  • Completely hand carved by trained luthiers, not factory workers
  • Ebony fingerboards
  • Ebony or boxwood fittings (not dyed hardwood)
  • Good varnish
  • Air dried tonewoods
  • High quality strings
  • Set up in our workshop
  • Inquire about fractional instruments - usually less expensive
  • Save 20% on bow and case when buying with a viola
  • Prices are FOB Gianna Violins, site terms apply
  • All specifications subject to change without notice; we may not be aware of changes
  • Most viola are special order, restock fees may apply
  • Inquire with questions 866 884 6546 toll free
Model #
Name
List
Price
Sizes
Source
Wood
Finish
Fittings
Model
Bridge
Strings
Outfit
Description
Beginner Viola
VA80
Samuel Eastman
inquire
Inquire
11-16.5"
China
Asian, light figure
Basic varnish
Ebony, synthetic
fine-tuner tailpiece
VA80
Basic French
D'Addario Prelude
Holtz FG bow;
Protege
shaped case
Very basic model, but solid
performer
VA100
Samuel Eastman
Inquire
Inquire
11-16.5"
China
Asian, medium
figure
Amber hand-laid spirit
varnish
Ebony, synthetic
fine-tuner tailpiece
VA100
Basic French
D'Addario Helicore
Holtz FG bow;
Protege dart
case
Basic model, more nuanced
VA140
Ivan Dunov Prelude
Inquire
Inquire
13-16.5"
Romania
European, light
figure
Matt hand finished
Ebony
VA140
Basic French
D'Addario Helicore
BA20 bow;
Protege dart
case
Very basic model, warm tone
VA160
Ivan Dunov Prelude
Inquire
Inquire
15-16.5"
Romania
European, medium
figure
Matt hand finished
Ebony
VA160
Basic French
D'Addario Helicore
BA40 bow;
Protege dart
case
Basic model, warm tone, popular
Advanced Viola
VA200
Andreas Eastman
Inquire
Inquire
11-16.5"
China
Asian, nice figure
Hand applied amber
spirit varnish
Boxwood
VA200
Basic French
D'Addario ProArte or
Helicore
Custom
Entry level advanced, excellent
focus & tone, very popular
VA305
Andreas Eastman
$1450
$1160
12-17"
China
Asian, very nice
figure
Hand applied
antique-style spirit
varnish
Boxwood
VA305
Good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
Most popular model, superlative
step up performance
VA315
Andreas Eastman
$1550
$1240
14-16.5"
China
European, very
nice figure
Hand applied
antique-style spirit
varnish
Boxwood
VA315
Good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
European wood for superior
focus & power
VA401
Ivan Dunov
$1300
$1040
12-16.5"
Romania
European, nice
figure
US-applied antique
spirit varnish
Ebony
VA401
Good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
Nicely flamed European wood,
dark tone
VA402
Ivan Dunov Superior
$1550
$1240
15-16.5"
Romania
European, very
nice figure
US-applied antique
spirit varnish
Ebony
VA402
Good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
Very nicely flamed European
wood, dark tone, crisp highs
VA405
Andreas Eastman
$1550
$1240
14-17"
China
Asian, excellent
figure
Spirit varnish in German
Markneukirchen style
Boxwood
VA405
Good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
Well balanced,  neutral tone
VA601
Albert Nebel
$1800
$1440
15-16.5"
Germany
European, good
figure
US-applied antique
spirit varnish
Ebony
VA601
Good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
Typical good German shop work
"Master" Viola
VA605
Master Series
$2050
$1640
13-17"
China
Asian, AA
Spirit varnish in German
Markneukirchen style
Boxwood
VA605
Good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
Well balanced, neutral tone,
singing brilliance
VA702
Wilhelm Klier
$2863
$2290
15-16.5"
Germany
European, nice
figure
US-applied antique
spirit varnish
Ebony
VA702
Very good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
Final graduation & internal
adjustment in Eastman's
Maryland shop.  Nicely focused,
blends well.
VA703
Frederick Wyss
$3863
$3090
15-16.5"
Germany
European, nice
figure
US applied lush oil
varnish
Ebony, boxwood,
rosewood
VA703
Very good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
The violinmakers' pick - warm,
strong, balanced
VA905
Master Series
$2863
$2290
15-17"
China
Asian, AAA
Master level oil varnish,
antique style
Boxwood
VA905
Very good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
Crisp dead neutral
semi-professional instrument
VA906
Master Series
$3363
$2690
15-17"
China
Asian, master grade
Master level oil varnish,
antique style
Boxwood
VA906
Very good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
Basic professional instrument
VA928
Raul Emiliani
$5133
$4090
15-16.5"
China
Asian, master grade
US applied lush oil
varnish
Ebony, boxwood,
rosewood
VA908
Very good French
Professional level
perlon
Custom
Professional instrument,finished
in Maryland, big sound
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