Correctly set up in our workshop Genuine ebony fittings Integral adjusters Synthetic gut strings Styrofoam shaped case Available in 4/4 – 1/4 size The Stentor Conservatoire Viola outfit is often the choice of intermediate players and above and is regularly recommended by teachers as an excellent step-up instrument for students progressing off their first instrument. It offers a high standard of workmanship and a very good sound at a competitive price. The viola is hand carved from selected tonewoods and the outfit is complete with an oblong case and good quality wood bow. The Conservatoire Viola outfit is available in 14″, 15″, 15.5″, 16″ and 16.5″ and you have the option of standard factory fitted strings or upgrading the instrument to include either D’Addario Zyex strings or Thomastik Dominant strings, further enhancing the sound. Stentor Conservatoire Viola outfit specifications: Instrument: Finely hand carved Solid carved front, back and ribs Shellax varnish Stentor model 1551 More below… Stentor Conservatoire Viola outfit set-up by Caswells Strings | We don’t sell different levels of set-up – we believe every instrument should have a gold set-up as standard, not something you have to pay for! Instruments not properly set up can have a detrimental effect on the players progress, even leading to the player being put off for life. At Caswells we operate a strict policy of setting up every instrument, regardless of level, to exact standards and specifications. This includes cutting the bridge and top nut, setting the soundpost, and lubricating the pegs. Instruments are shipped with the bridges up.