DZ Strad Model 400 Viola
Overview
The DZ Strad Model 400 viola offers handmade construction and impressive tonal character at a price point that makes it accessible to serious students and advancing amateur players. Featuring a hand-carved solid spruce top and beautifully flamed maple back and sides, the instrument is finished with an antiqued oil varnish that gives it a distinguished, mature appearance and allows the wood to resonate freely. The tone is characteristically dark and full, with excellent depth on the C string, a warm and singing quality on the G and D strings, and a clear, projecting A string that responds well to varied bow speeds and pressures. The ebony fittings are well shaped and properly fitted, and each instrument receives individual setup attention, including soundpost adjustment, bridge fitting, and string height optimization. The included oblong case and carbon fiber bow add practical value to the outfit, reducing the additional investment needed to start playing. This viola is an excellent option for intermediate students moving into more demanding repertoire or adult players returning to the instrument who want genuine musical quality. The antiqued varnish can initially feel slightly soft in very warm and humid playing conditions, though it stabilizes as it fully cures with time and exposure.
Violas
A handmade viola with solid spruce top and flamed maple back finished in antiqued oil varnish, offering a characteristically dark, full tone with excellent depth that suits intermediate students and advancing amateurs.
Instrument Details
$1,800
Intermediate
Brand
DZ Strad
Type
Viola
Made In
China
Year
2015
