Instruments by Eastman Strings
exhibit some of the highest quality of workmanship and tone
available in their range. We have been carrying them for several
years, and continue to be impressed by the consistency and
excellence of these instruments.
This viola is a good student instrument that performs well and
has good workmanship. They are hand carved by trained and supervised
apprentice makers who work diligently to bring you a viola that
is affordable, and will bring pleasure into you musical experience.
Has Spruce top and Maple back, spirit varnish, and Ebony fingerboard.
Samuel Eastman violas are hand carved by trained makers who work
diligently to bring you a viola that is affordable, and will bring
pleasure to your musical experience. Select Spruce top and flamed
Maple back, spirit varnish, with Ebony fingerboard. Very clean workmanship.
Handcrafted of selected, seasoned tone
woods with Ebony fingerboard and Boxwood fittings, these instruments
have remarkable tonal quality and matching workmanship. Beautiful
flamed Maple with a hand-applied satin varnish.
Viola of selected, seasoned Spruce and Maple
Boxwood fittings
Fine Despiau bridge
Wittner tailpiece with built in fine tuners
D'Addario Helicore strings (or your choice of equal value)
Golden spirit varnish
Expertly set-up and adjusted in our shop
Item #21-305
Andreas Eastman Viola VA305
$1145.00 Select Size:
In and independent review, STRINGS
magazine declared our Andreas Eastman model 305 "a definitive
favourite". The lightly distressed antique style varnish shades
from dark red-brown to golden-brown. These instruments are visually
and tonally appealing.
Viola of selected, seasoned Spruce and flamed Maple
Boxwood fittings
Fine Despiau bridge
D'Addario Helicore strings (or your choice of equal value)
Antique shaded varnish
Expertly set-up and adjusted in our shop
Item #21-405
Andreas Eastman Viola VA405
$1305.00 Select Size:
The model 405 is similar to the 305
but features higher quality tone, workmanship,and materials. It
features a traditionally hand-applied antique style varnish shaded
from dark amber-brown to light golden brown. The combination of
superior craftsmanship, wood, and artistic finishing results in
an instrument of great personality with a powerful, clear tone.
Viola of selected, seasoned Spruce and flamed Maple
Boxwood fittings
Fine Despiau bridge
D'Addario Helicore strings (or your choice of equal value)
Antique shaded varnish
Expertly set-up and adjusted in our shop
Item #21-605
Andreas Eastman Viola VA605
$1750.00 Select Size:
This viola is of outstanding quality
and value. Top-quality flamed Maple and aged Spruce, highly detailed
workmanship, and lightly antiqued hand-applied varnish shaded from
dark orange-brown to a lighter yellow-brown. Excellent tone - rich
and powerful with a pleasing complexity.
Viola of selected, aged Spruce and flamed Maple
Boxwood fittings
Fine Despiau bridge
D'Addario Helicore strings (or your choice of equal value)
Lightly antiqued varnish
Expertly set-up and adjusted in our shop
Item #21-905
Andreas Eastman Viola VA905
$2420.00 Select Size:
At the top of the Andreas Eastman line,
these instruments are simply outstanding - first-rate workmanship
and a marvellous sound. Skilled makers work fastidiously to produce
a responsive, beautiful sounding instrument. The best available
woods and workmanship, combined with the artistically applied antique
varnish, results in instruments of the highest visual and tonal
merit.
Viola of selected, aged Spruce and flamed Maple
Boxwood fittings
Professional Despiau bridge
D'Addario Helicore strings (or your choice of equal value)
Antiqued varnish
Expertly set-up and adjusted in our shop
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