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The Andreas Eastman VA200 is a remarkable viola that’s well suited for advancing musicians who’ve outgrown their student instrument. The VA200 from Sweetwater is finely crafted from select tonewoods that have been aged and seasoned for superb tonality. These include a solid spruce top, a flamed maple back, and maple ribs that have all been carefully hand carved by luthiers using 19th-century techniques. The result is an astounding viola that produces a powerful, full-bodied tone that fills any room. The Andreas Eastman viola is also dressed with attractive boxwood fittings that not only look fabulous, but also make it a joy to hold and supremely comfortable to play.





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Hand carved from select tonewoods





Andreas Eastman step-up instruments leverage a combination of European and Chinese tonewoods that have been aged and seasoned to enhance their resonance and tonal qualities. Once the wood has been selected, master luthiers meticulously craft the instruments using traditional European methods. These techniques ensure that your viola possesses the utmost sound quality and durability. The spruce tops and flamed maple backs provide a clear, balanced sound with enough power for you to be heard in any orchestra. With the rich, illustrious sound of the VA200, you’ll perform with confidence in any setting.





Impeccable attention to detail





The VA200 plays with a bold sound, thanks to its exceptional craftsmanship and immaculate details. Everything from the expertly carved scroll to the boxwood pegs and tailpiece is emblematic of a consummate viola worth playing. Even the outside edges of its body are bordered with genuine hand-inlaid purfling. These fine details add to the viola’s charm and beauty while also protecting it from cracking. To top it all off, the Andreas Eastman VA200 boasts a beautiful Shaded Spirit Varnish that brings out all the intricate details of the wood. Such advanced appointments ensure that your viola will play with a powerful, rich tone over its lifetime.





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.





Andreas Eastman VA200 Intermediate Viola Features:


15-inch step-up viola ideal for advancing musicians


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


Hand-carved spruce top with flamed maple back and ribs


Ebony fingerboard with boxwood pegs and chinrest


Boxwood tailpiece with fine tuners for the A string


Shaded Spirit Varnish for enhanced detail and beauty


Set up with D’Addario Helicore strings with multi-stranded steel core