Eastman VA605 Viola
Overview
The Eastman VA605 is a performance-grade viola crafted for advanced students and professional players who need an instrument with the tonal depth and dynamic range to handle demanding repertoire and high-pressure performance situations. Built with carefully selected and aged spruce for the top and deeply flamed maple for the back and ribs, the VA605 showcases Eastman mastery of traditional violin-family construction at its finest. The hand-rubbed spirit varnish is beautifully applied, enhancing the wood natural figuring while allowing maximum acoustic freedom. Tonally, this viola delivers a powerful, complex sound with a rich fundamental, abundant overtones, and extraordinary projection that fills a recital hall without forcing. The response under the bow is immediate and transparent, allowing for precise control of color, dynamics, and articulation across the full range of the instrument. The ebony fittings are immaculately crafted, the scroll work is refined, and the setup from Eastman professional workshop is meticulous. This viola is designed for advanced players performing in professional orchestras, chamber groups, and solo recitals who need an instrument that can meet the highest performance standards. The select materials and professional-grade construction place this instrument in a higher price bracket that may exceed the budget of students not yet committed to professional-level study.
Violas
The Eastman VA605 is a performance-grade viola for advanced students and professionals, with select aged spruce and deeply flamed maple delivering powerful, complex sound with extraordinary projection for recital and orchestral use.
Instrument Details
$4,680
Advanced
Brand
Eastman
Type
Viola
Made In
China
Year
2019
