The VA701 Sudoulf Doetsch Series Professional viola outfit are hand-crafted by master luthiers and hailed by both teachers and performers as among the best German tonewood instruments. They feature a highly select spruce top with maple back that has been plate tuned for optimal performance. The hand-applied antique-style, multi-layer spirit varnish enhances both the beauty and ringing sound quality of the wood. The result is a VA701 Sudoulf Doetsch Series Professional viola that is professional in both appearance and sound.