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BA302 woven carbon-fiber bow
The outfit is specified with a BA302 woven carbon-fiber bow.

Independent shopping perspective
The 16.5-inch VA401 Ivan Dunov step-up viola outfit is made in a traditional Romanian workshop from select Carpathian tonewoods. It pairs a carved Romanian spruce top with carved Romanian maple back and sides, using traditional workshop methods throughout construction. An antique-style, multi-layer spirit varnish provides its finished appearance while supporting the model’s sound and playability. The specified setup includes an ebony fingerboard, Despiau 1 Tree bridge, and BA302 woven carbon-fiber bow.

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Detail 01
The outfit is specified with a BA302 woven carbon-fiber bow.
Detail 02
A Despiau 1 Tree bridge is specified for this viola.
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It is crafted in a traditional workshop in Romania.
The top is carved Romanian spruce; the back and sides are carved Romanian maple.
The specified bow is a BA302 woven carbon-fiber model.
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