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A Handcrafted Viola for a Lifetime of Playing





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When you’re ready to take your playing to the next level, this Eastman Rudoulf Doetsch viola will do wonders. Handcrafted by master luthiers using highly select German tonewoods, the VA701 viola enables you to perform with a warm, resonant tone that’s even across every register. Its powerful sound lets you project across any concert hall, making the VA701 a perfect choice for accomplished soloists, orchestral players, and chamber musicians. The Rudoulf Doetsch viola from Sweetwater also boasts a set of Pirastro Obligato strings, allowing you to play with an even warmer sound and increased responsiveness. Finally, the Rudoulf Doetsch viola is coated with an Antiqued Spirit Varnish that gives off an old-world look and feel. Adding these elements together brings you a stunning viola with a gorgeous tone that is well-suited for professionals, collegiate players, and hobbyists alike.





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Hand carved from select German tonewoods





The spruce and maple tonewoods used to create the Rudoulf Doetsch viola are sourced from German forests. The climate conditions and soil properties from this region allow for trees to develop ideal resonance and sonic qualities. Only the finest wood will do, so master luthiers carefully choose all the wood for each component of the viola. Then once it's selected, aged, and seasoned, they meticulously craft the instrument using traditional European workshop methods. The end result is an exquisite-sounding instrument that looks attractive, feels comfortable to hold, and inspires you to put on a stunning performance.





Impeccable attention to detail





The Rudoulf Doetsch viola plays with a bold sound thanks to its exceptional craftsmanship and flawless details. Everything from the expertly carved scroll to the ebony fittings denotes its quality and lets you know this is an exemplary viola worth playing. Even the outside edges of its body are bordered with genuine hand-inlaid purfling, which adds charm and beauty while also protecting it from cracking. To round everything off, the Rudoulf Doetsch viola boasts an Antiqued Spirit Varnish that gives the instrument a picturesque look with old-world charm. These fine little details make all the difference, creating a viola that feels amazing to play!





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.





Eastman VA701 Rudoulf Doetsch Professional Viola Features:


16-inch professional viola


Made from solid German tonewoods for exceptional tone and playability


Hand-carved spruce top with flamed maple back and ribs


Ebony fingerboard, pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece


Antiqued Spirit Varnish for enhanced detail and beauty


Set up with Pirastro Obligato strings