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Photo of Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 15-inch

Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 15-inch

15" Viola Outfit with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Ebony Fingerboard/Pegs/Chinrest, Despiau Bridge, Composite Tailpiece, Fine Tuners, Case, Bow, and Rosin
$1,476.00
Or $31.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 14 inch, Sweetwater Setup

Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 14 inch, Sweetwater Setup

14" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,509.00
Or $32.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 15 inch, Sweetwater Setup

Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 15 inch, Sweetwater Setup

15" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,509.00
Or $32.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Howard Core CS2900V Core Select Tertis Model Viola - 15 inch

Howard Core CS2900V Core Select Tertis Model Viola - 15 inch

15" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back, Maple Ribs, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, Boxwood Pegs, and Aubert Mirecourt Bridge
$4,739.45
Or $132.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 13-inch

Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 13-inch

13" Viola Outfit with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Ebony Fingerboard/Pegs/Chinrest, Despiau Bridge, Composite Tailpiece, Fine Tuners, Case, Bow, and Rosin
$1,476.00
Or $31.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 14-inch

Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 14-inch

14" Viola Outfit with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Ebony Fingerboard/Pegs/Chinrest, Despiau Bridge, Composite Tailpiece, Fine Tuners, Case, Bow, and Rosin
$1,476.00
Or $31.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of William Lewis & Son SWVA411E116H 411 Student Viola Outfit - 16-inch Size

William Lewis & Son SWVA411E116H 411 Student Viola Outfit - 16-inch Size

16"-size Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back, Maple Ribs, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, Ebony Pegs, Aubert Bridge, Strings, Case, Bow, and Rosin
$1,419.00
Or $237.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Eastman VA200 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 15-inch

Eastman VA200 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 15-inch

15" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard, Boxwood Pegs, Chinrest, and Tailpiece with Fine Tuner
$1,446.00
Or $31.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA305 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 15 inches

Eastman VA305 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 15 inches

15" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fittings, and Despiau Bridge
$1,872.00
Or $39.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 11-inch

Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 11-inch

11" Viola Outfit with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Ebony Fingerboard/Pegs/Chinrest, Despiau Bridge, Composite Tailpiece, Fine Tuners, Case, Bow, and Rosin
$1,476.00
Or $31.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 16-inch

Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 16-inch

16" Viola Outfit with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Ebony Fingerboard/Pegs/Chinrest, Despiau Bridge, Composite Tailpiece, Fine Tuners, Case, Bow, and Rosin
$1,476.00
Or $31.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 12-inch

Eastman VA100 Samuel Eastman Student Viola Outfit - 12-inch

12" Viola Outfit with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Ebony Fingerboard/Pegs/Chinrest, Despiau Bridge, Composite Tailpiece, Fine Tuners, Case, Bow, and Rosin
$1,476.00
Or $31.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 16-inch, Sweetwater Setup

Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 16-inch, Sweetwater Setup

16-inch Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,509.00
Or $32.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 13 inch, Sweetwater Setup

Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 13 inch, Sweetwater Setup

13" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,509.00
Or $32.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Eastman VA200 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 16.5-inch

Eastman VA200 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 16.5-inch

16.5" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard, Boxwood Pegs, Chinrest, and Tailpiece with Fine Tuner
$1,446.00
Or $31.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha Silent Series SVV200 Electric Viola - Brown

Yamaha Silent Series SVV200 Electric Viola - Brown

Solidbody Electric Viola with Spruce Body, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 2 Piezo Pickups, and Onboard Reverb and EQ - Brown
$1,993.99
Or $333.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Yamaha Silent Series SVV200 Electric Viola - Pearl White

Yamaha Silent Series SVV200 Electric Viola - Pearl White

Solidbody Electric Viola with Spruce Body, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 2 Piezo Pickups, and Onboard Reverb and EQ - Pearl White
$2,239.99
Or $374.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
In Stock
Photo of Eastman VA405 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 16 inches

Eastman VA405 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 16 inches

16" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Boxwood Fittings, and Despiau Bridge
$2,152.00
Or $45.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Eastman VA305 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 16 inches

Eastman VA305 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 16 inches

16" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fittings, and Despiau Bridge
$1,872.00
Or $39.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Eastman VA405 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 15 inches

Eastman VA405 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola - 15 inches

15" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Boxwood Fittings, and Despiau Bridge
$2,152.00
Or $45.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Eastman VA200 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola Outfit - 16-inch

Eastman VA200 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola Outfit - 16-inch

Eastman VA200 Andreas Eastman Intermediate Viola, Eastman CA1416 Oblong Viola Case, and Eastman BA301 Cadenza Viola Bow
$1,919.00
Or $40.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA401 Ivan Dunov Intermediate Viola Outift - 15.5-inch
$83.01 Bundle Savings

Eastman VA401 Ivan Dunov Intermediate Viola Outift - 15.5-inch

15.5" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard/Pegs/Chinrest, Ebony Tailpiece with Fine Tuner, Case, and Bow
$2,499.99
Or $53.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA401 Ivan Dunov Intermediate Viola - 16-inch - Outfit

Eastman VA401 Ivan Dunov Intermediate Viola - 16-inch - Outfit

16" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard/Pegs/Chinrest, Ebony Tailpiece, and Fine Tuner with Case and 4/4-size Woven Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
$2,583.00
Or $54.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA401 Ivan Dunov Intermediate Viola - 16.5-inch - Outfit

Eastman VA401 Ivan Dunov Intermediate Viola - 16.5-inch - Outfit

16.5" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard/Pegs/Chinrest, Ebony Tailpiece, and Fine Tuner with Case and 4/4-size Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
$2,520.00
Or $53.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA701 Rudoulf Doetsch Professional Viola Outfit - 15.5-inch

Eastman VA701 Rudoulf Doetsch Professional Viola Outfit - 15.5-inch

15.5" Professional Viola Outfit with German Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau 2 Tree Bridge, Pernambuco Bow, and Oblong Case
$3,551.00
Or $74.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA701 Rudoulf Doetsch Professional Viola Outfit - 16-inch

Eastman VA701 Rudoulf Doetsch Professional Viola Outfit - 16-inch

16" Professional Viola Outfit with German Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau 2 Tree Bridge, Pernambuco Bow, and Oblong Case
$3,856.60
Or $81.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman VA701 Rudoulf Doetsch Professional Viola Outfit - 16.5-inch

Eastman VA701 Rudoulf Doetsch Professional Viola Outfit - 16.5-inch

16.5" Professional Viola Outfit with German Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau 2 Tree Bridge, Pernambuco Bow, and Oblong Case
$3,856.60
Or $81.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 13 inch

Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 13 inch

13" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,469.99
Or $41.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 12 inch

Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 12 inch

12" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,469.99
Or $41.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 14 inch

Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 14 inch

14" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,469.99
Or $41.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 15.5-inch

Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 15.5-inch

15.5" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,499.99
Or $42.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 15 inch

Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 15 inch

15" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,499.99
Or $42.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 16 inch

Howard Core VA85 Student Viola Outfit - 16 inch

16" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,499.99
Or $42.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Howard Core VA105 Student Viola Outfit - 12 inch

Howard Core VA105 Student Viola Outfit - 12 inch

12" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,699.99
Or $48.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Howard Core VA105 Student Viola Outfit - 13 inch

Howard Core VA105 Student Viola Outfit - 13 inch

13" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,699.99
Or $48.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Howard Core VA105 Student Viola Outfit - 14 inch

Howard Core VA105 Student Viola Outfit - 14 inch

14" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,699.99
Or $48.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Howard Core VA105 Student Viola Outfit - 15 inch

Howard Core VA105 Student Viola Outfit - 15 inch

15" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,799.99
Or $50.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Howard Core VA105 Student Viola Outfit - 15.5 inch

Howard Core VA105 Student Viola Outfit - 15.5 inch

15.5" Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,799.99
Or $50.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 15.5 inch, Sweetwater Setup

Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 15.5 inch, Sweetwater Setup

15.5' Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,509.00
Or $32.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 12 inch, Sweetwater Setup

Eastman SWVA100 Student Viola Outfit - 12 inch, Sweetwater Setup

12-inch Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings, Despiau Bridge, Wittner Ultra Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Strings
$1,509.00
Or $32.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Scherl & Roth SR72 15-inch Viola Outfit - Red-brown Oil Varnish

Scherl & Roth SR72 15-inch Viola Outfit - Red-brown Oil Varnish

15" Viola Outfit with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Ribs, Ebony Fittings, French Bridge, Composite Tailpiece, Case, Bow, and Rosin - Red-brown Oil Varnish
$2,899.00
Or $484.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of William Lewis & Son SWVA311E13H 311 Student Viola Outfit - 13-inch Size

William Lewis & Son SWVA311E13H 311 Student Viola Outfit - 13-inch Size

13"-size Viola with Spruce Top, Maple Back, Maple Ribs, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, Ebony Pegs, Aubert Bridge, Strings, Case, Bow, and Rosin
$1,219.00
Or $204.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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About Violas


Commonly mistaken for a violin, a viola is a slightly larger instrument and has a lower and deeper sound. The viola is typically characterized as the alto voice of the violin family, which puts it between a violin and a cello. Much like other stringed instruments, you can tune the viola however you want, but it is typically tuned in perfect fifths, which is C3, G3, D4, and A4.


Shop for Viola by Brand


Whether you are a parent shopping for your child’s first viola or a professional violist looking to upgrade, Sweetwater has the viola that best fits your needs. Our wide selection of violas from the top brands, including Eastman, Howard Core, Scherl & Roth, Yamaha, and more, will ensure you have the viola that best fits your needs. Check them out today!


Viola FAQs


What is a viola?


A viola is a stringed instrument originating from northern Italy that is commonly recognized as a bigger version of a violin.


What is the difference between a violin and a viola?


The most significant differences between a violin and a viola are size and sound. The viola is 4 inches longer than a violin and is tuned a perfect fifth down.


How many strings does a viola have?


A viola has four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths.


Get Started with Your New Viola


Ready to purchase your first or next viola? Sweetwater makes it easy. Check out our helpful resources and info about how to rent a viola through Sweetwater! If you need further assistance, then reach out to our highly knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. They’ll help you choose the right viola for you! If you prefer to shop completely online, then Sweetwater’s website has tools to narrow down your viola choices based on your desired specs, such as the brand, price range, type, and much more. Select your preferred specs in our convenient product filter and explore your options!


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What are the most popular brands for Violas on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular Violas on Sweetwater.com?


  1. Yamaha Silent Series SVV200 Electric Viola - Brown

    1 review

    $1,993.99

  2. Scherl & Roth SR62E162H 16.5-inch Sarabande Intermediate Viola Outfit

    1 review

    $2,099.00

Why shop Violas at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of Violas, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Violas, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.