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Kick-start your child’s musical journey with first-rate sound and craftsmanship! The Samuel Eastman VA100 student viola has been heralded for its incredible sound quality and outstanding tone. Throughout the years, Eastman student violas have received high praise from even the most prominent critics: music teachers. The primary reasons are the VA100 is made from solid hand-carved tonewoods and the fact it includes D’Addario Prelude strings, allowing it to produce a full, vibrant sound that’s pleasing to hear. The VA100's sturdy construction is also highly durable, ensuring a long-lasting life. Sweetwater string specialists also appreciate that the VA100 viola comes outfitted with a composite tailpiece. Not only is it sturdy, but the integrated fine tuners make it much easier for students to make precise adjustments to their tuning ? a vital skill they’ll need as they develop their musicianship. The outfit comes complete with a nearly indestructible thermoplastic case that’s weather resistant, protecting your viola and ensuring its longevity.





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Hand-carved tonewoods for enhanced sound and longevity





Samuel Eastman violas are made from aged tonewoods using tried-and-tested methods. The VA100’s top is hand carved from solid Chinese spruce wood, used for its stiffness and tonal qualities. The viola’s back and ribs are also carved from solid maple wood, and finished with a high-gloss varnish for lasting beauty. Even the fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest are handmade from ebony. Together, each component adds to the instrument’s attractive look and supreme tone quality.





Eastman: crafting fine instruments since 1992





Accomplished flutist Qian Ni founded Eastman in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. Similar to Sweetwater, Eastman started as a one-man operation, with Ni selling instruments out of the back of his car. Today, Eastman is a global maker of musical instruments, but they've never lost sight of their humble beginnings. Players ? both students and professionals alike ? searching for an instrument with outstanding sound, comfortable playability, and traditional craftsmanship will find exactly what they're looking for from Eastman.





Samuel Eastman VA100 Student Viola Outfit Features:


16.5-inch viola outfit with durable thermoplastic case, bow, and rosin


Made from solid tonewoods that have been aged for enhanced tonality and resonance


Hand-carved spruce top with maple back and ribs


Ebony fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest


Composite tailpiece with integrated fine tuners for easy tuning adjustments


High-gloss varnish for long-lasting beauty


D’Addario Prelude strings with solid steel core