Samuel Eastman Model 80 violas display our commitment to 19th century hand craftsmanship and quality solid tonewoods and fittings. This model has received praise from the most exacting critics of all: school and private studio teachers. Not content to make a merely serviceable student viola, we have crafted these instruments by hand from seasoned tonewoods, and installed top quality ebony fittings. Samuel Eastman Model 80 violas offer unparalleled quality of sound and playability in an entry level instrument.
Setup not included.
Top | Chinese Spruce |
Back/Ribs | Chinese Maple |
Purfling | Genuine Hand-inlaid |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Fittings | Ebony |
Finish | High-Gloss Varnish |
Available Sizes | 16.5” – 11” |
Available Patterns | Stradivari |
Tailpiece | Wittner |
Bridge | Despiau (or similar) |
Recommended strings | Helicore |
This instrument subject to Eastman Strings NO INTERNET policy