Eastman VA305 16" Viola- shaded spirit varnish

The Andreas Eastman VA305 Viola

The Eastman VA305 is an intermediate-level viola designed for advancing musicians who want a rich, resonant sound and reliable playability. It combines select spruce and maple tonewoods with a hand-applied shaded spirit varnish, giving the instrument both visual elegance and tonal warmth. Built on a classic Stradivari pattern, the VA305 offers a balanced, expressive voice across its range, making it suitable for ensemble, solo, and performance use. With quality fittings like an ebony fingerboard, pegs, and a Despiau “1 Tree” bridge, this viola delivers a strong tonal personality and a comfortable playing experience.

Select Spruce Top

The top plate of the viola is crafted from premium spruce, chosen for its ability to produce rich, responsive tone with warmth and clarity across registers.

Maple Back & Ribs

Highly flamed maple for the back and ribs contributes to balanced resonance and projection, giving the instrument a full, vibrant voice.

Shaded Spirit Varnish Finish

A hand-applied shaded spirit varnish not only protects the wood but also enhances its natural beauty and acoustic response.

Ebony Fingerboard and Fittings

Durable ebony is used for the fingerboard, pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest, offering a smooth playing surface and lasting performance.

Genuine Hand-Inlaid Purfling

Traditional purfling around the edges adds both aesthetic detail and structural protection to the viola’s top plate.

Despiau “1 Tree” Bridge

A quality French-style bridge efficiently transfers string vibration to the body, supporting a balanced tone and excellent responsiveness.

Classic Stradivari Pattern

The viola is based on a Stradivari body pattern, giving it traditional proportions that support rich tone, strong projection, and comfortable playability.

Multiple Size Options (12″–17″)

Available in a wide range of sizes (from 12″ up to 17″), so players can choose the best fit for comfort and performance.

Step-Up Intermediate Instrument

Designed for advancing players seeking a rich, expressive tone and a quality-crafted viola that bridges student and professional instruments.

• Model: Eastman VA305

• Instrument Type: Acoustic Viola

• Level: Intermediate / Step-Up

• Sizes Available: 12″ – 17″

• Top Material: Select spruce

• Back & Ribs Material: Highly Flamed Maple

• Neck Material: Maple

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Pegs / Fittings: Ebony

• Bridge: Despiau “1 Tree” bridge

• Purfling: Genuine hand-inlaid

• Finish: Shaded spirit varnish (hand-applied)

• Body Pattern: Classic Stradivari pattern

SKU

VA30516S

Manufacturer

Eastman

Bow and case sold separately.