Detail 01
Traditional graduation
The top and back are graduated using traditional workshop methods.

Independent shopping perspective
Built around carved Romanian spruce and maple, the 16.5-inch VA402 is a step-up viola outfit for advanced players. Its top and back receive detailed graduation through traditional workshop methods, while the antique-style multi-layer spirit varnish is part of both its visual character and sound-focused design. An ebony fingerboard, hand-inlaid purfling, Despiau 1 Tree bridge, and BA302 woven carbon-fiber bow round out the specified configuration.

Strong match
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
The top and back are graduated using traditional workshop methods.
Detail 02
A hand-applied, multi-layer finish contributes to the instrument’s antique-style appearance.
Detail 03
The outfit’s listed bow uses woven carbon fiber.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It has a carved Romanian spruce top with carved Romanian maple back and sides.
The VA402 is specified with a Despiau 1 Tree bridge.
Reference
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