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Cecilio 16-Inch Solid Wood Viola with Ebony Fittings

An exceptional viola offering rich sound and complete starter kit.

Frowse Rating8.3/10

This full-size 16-inch viola showcases fine craftsmanship with its solid hand-carved spruce top and flamed maple back. Designed for both professionals and students, it features D’Addario Prelude strings, offering a warm and balanced tone. The complete kit includes essential accessories for convenience and ease of play.

  • Solid hand-carved spruce top and flamed maple back for rich resonance
  • D’Addario Prelude strings enhance acoustic performance
  • Complete kit with tuner, lightweight case, bow, rosin, and bridge
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Frowse Rating 8.3/10

Best for: Aspiring and professional violists

Our Review

The Cecilio Solid Wood Viola offers exceptional craftsmanship, making it an excellent choice for both students and professionals. With a solid hand-carved spruce top and flamed maple back, it delivers a rich and resonant sound, highlighted by the warm tones produced by the D'Addario Prelude strings. This combination ensures that players can achieve a balanced acoustic performance, whether during practice or in concert settings.

Designed with attention to detail, the viola features high-quality ebony fittings which enhance the instrument's durability and tuning stability. The inclusion of a chromatic tuner, lightweight hard case, and a Brazilwood bow with genuine Mongolian horsehair not only makes this offer appealing but also elevates the overall playing experience. For anyone serious about mastering the viola, the Cecilio Solid Wood Viola is highly recommended and promises satisfaction in both sound and playability.

What we like

  • Handcrafted with a solid spruce top and flamed maple back
  • D'Addario Prelude strings enhance sound quality
  • Durable ebony fittings for stability
  • Comes with complete starter kit including tuner and case
  • Timeless antique satin finish for aesthetic appeal

Our verdict

An exceptional viola offering rich sound and complete starter kit.

Product Details

The Cecilio CVA-500 viola is a meticulously handcrafted instrument featuring a solid spruce top and flamed maple back and sides, finished with an antique satin and inlaid purfling. It is strung with D’Addario Prelude strings for a warm, balanced tone, making it suitable for both learning and performance environments. The viola is equipped with a durable ebony fingerboard, matching pegs, chin rest, and tailpiece with nickel-plated fine tuners for easy tuning stability. This package also includes a Cecilio chromatic tuner with metronome, a lightweight hard shell case that is easy to carry to lessons or rehearsals, a Brazilwood bow with genuine Mongolian horsehair, quality rosin cake, and a bridge tailored to fit a 16-inch viola. Purchase confidently, as it comes with a 1-year warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
ASIN:
B00EOYKHLK
Brand:
Cecilio
MPN:
DA_16

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