An acoustic instrument ready for any stage.
The Andreas Eastman VA405 Series+ viola outfit gives you the best of both worlds—a traditional acoustic instrument with the ability to plug in. It features an integrated pickup system embedded in its solid spruce top, letting you amplify your viola's warm, resonant tone through an amplifier or PA without sacrificing its natural acoustic sound. Its premium tonewoods include flamed maple for the back and sides, which complement the spruce top, providing a balanced, resonant tone whether playing acoustically or plugged in.
Integrated Pickup System Provides Plugged-in Potential
The Series+ pickup system is embedded discretely in the top of the VA405, letting you amplify your playing through an amp or PA system with ease. A 3.5 mm jack located near the endpin makes the pickup system nearly unnoticeable. When not plugged in, the pickup has no effect on the viola's acoustic tone. Simply plug in and, you'll be able to bring your rich, resonant tone to audiences in larger venues.
Premium Tonewoods Yield Warm, Balanced Tone
A solid spruce top paired with flamed maple back and sides gives the VA405 Series+ viola a warm, balanced tone that resonates beautifully when played acoustically. These premium tonewoods provide an ideal foundation for the integrated pickup system to amplify. The spruce top helps produce a broad tonal range with clear trebles and tight basses. The flamed maple back and sides add visual flair while contributing to the viola's overall resonance and projection.
Thoughtful Appointments Provide Smooth Playability
Premium appointments on the VA405 Series+ viola, including an ebony fingerboard and pegs, make playing a smooth experience. Ebony is a dense, durable wood that provides a fast, responsive fingerboard. Its pegs hold strings firmly in place while remaining easy to tune. These high-quality appointments let you focus on technique and expression rather than struggling with your instrument.
Outfit Includes Case and Bow
The VA405 Series+ viola outfit includes a shaped hardshell case to protect your instrument when not in use and a bow to get you playing right away. The outfit provides everything you need to start exploring the plugged-in and acoustic capabilities of this innovative viola.
Features
- Solid spruce top and hand-carved maple back, sides and neck
- Ebony fingerboard, pegs and tailpiece
- Built-in pickup with 3.5 mm output jack
- Includes hard case and bow
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel carbonyl, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.