Carlo Amati VA3 'Salita' Advanced Student Viola Outfit - 16.5" | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Carlo Amati VA3 'Salita' is a well-crafted advanced student viola featuring hand-carved spruce top and flamed curly maple back with professional hand-applied spirit varnish. This exceptional 16.5" viola produces warm, balanced tone with rich depth and good resonance across all registers, making it ideal for advancing students ready to explore more nuanced musical expression. High school orchestra students and dedicated learners appreciate its responsive nature and consistent sound quality that grows with developing technique while providing the rich, deep tones characteristic of quality viola performance.
Product Overview
Expertly manufactured by Maple Leaf Strings, the VA3 'Salita' 16.5" combines traditional hand-carving techniques with quality materials specifically proportioned for the optimal viola playing experience. The hand-carved seasoned spruce top provides excellent resonance and tonal complexity, while the flamed curly maple back contributes the warmth and depth that define quality viola sound.
The professional hand-applied spirit varnish enhances both the instrument's beauty and acoustic properties while providing excellent protection for the premium tonewoods. Complete ebony fittings throughout - including fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest - provide the professional feel and response that advancing viola students need for proper technique development.
Each instrument undergoes thorough quality control inspection and professional setup at Maple Leaf Strings, followed by comprehensive final inspection at Piano Gallery. This dual quality assurance process ensures optimal playability and the warm, rich sound quality that distinguishes the viola's unique voice in orchestral and chamber music settings.
Ideal For
- Advanced viola students who have outgrown beginner instruments and seek nuanced musical expression
- High school orchestra students requiring responsive instruments with rich depth and consistent sound quality
- Dedicated learners wanting instruments that grow with developing technique and support advanced repertoire
- Private lesson students preparing for youth orchestra auditions and intermediate viola literature
- Music educators teaching advanced viola technique with reliable, professionally appointed instruments
Key Features
Hand-Carved Construction
Features fully hand-carved seasoned spruce top and flamed curly maple back using traditional methods for superior acoustic response and the natural wood resonance that supports expressive viola playing across all musical styles.
Rich Viola Tone Production
Produces warm, balanced sound with rich depth and good resonance across all registers, delivering the characteristic viola voice with warmth and depth that supports both ensemble playing and solo expression.
Complete Ebony Fittings
Equipped with ebony fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest throughout, providing the professional feel and response that advancing viola students need for proper technique development and enhanced playing comfort.
Responsive Nature for Development
Engineered with responsive characteristics that grow with developing technique, supporting advancing students as they explore more sophisticated repertoire and nuanced musical expression essential for viola performance.
16.5" Optimal Sizing
Crafted in the popular 16.5" size that provides excellent balance between playability and rich viola sound, offering optimal proportions for most players while maintaining the depth and warmth characteristic of quality viola tone.
What's Included
- Carlo Amati VA3 'Salita' Advanced Student Viola (16.5" size)
- Durable nylon-covered plywood case with accessory storage
- Carbon-graphite bow with quality hair
- Wittner tailpiece with four fine tuners
- D'Addario Prelude viola strings (pre-installed)
- Complete ebony fittings (fingerboard, pegs, chinrest)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | VA3 'Salita' |
| Size | 16.5" (Advanced Student Size) |
| Level | Advanced Student |
| Top Material | Hand-Carved Seasoned Spruce |
| Back Material | Hand-Carved Flamed Curly Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Pegs | Ebony |
| Chinrest | Ebony |
| Tailpiece | Wittner with Four Fine Tuners |
| Strings | D'Addario Prelude (pre-installed) |
| Varnish | Professional Hand-Applied Spirit Varnish |
| Case | Durable Nylon-Covered Plywood with Storage |
| Bow | Carbon-Graphite |
| Manufacturer | Maple Leaf Strings |
| Sound Character | Warm, Balanced with Rich Depth |
Experience This Advanced Student Viola Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the Carlo Amati VA3 'Salita' 16.5" advanced student viola and discover how its warm, balanced tone with rich depth enhances musical development. Our knowledgeable staff understands the unique requirements of viola players and can help you find the perfect instrument for advancing technique. Visit our showroom to experience responsive nature and consistent sound quality.
