Samuel Eastman Model 80 violas display our commitment to 19th century hand craftsmanship and quality solid tonewoods and fittings. This model has received praise from the most exacting critics of all: school and private studio teachers. Not content to make a merely serviceable student viola, we have crafted these instruments by hand from seasoned tonewoods, and installed top quality ebony fittings. Samuel Eastman Model 80 violas offer unparalleled quality of sound and playability in an entry level instrument.

• Eastman CA750 Thermoplastic Viola Case
• K. Holtz BA10 Fibreglass Viola Bow
• D’Addario Prelude Strings
• Finish: High-Gloss Varnish
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Top: Spruce
• Back/Ribs: Maple
• Purfling: Genuine Hand-inlaid
• Bridge: Despiau
• Fittings: Ebony

The Right Start

Students need a viola that fits their body. Our student violas come in a wide variety of sizes for all ages.

Balance, responsive tone, and comfortable play.

Our goal is to match each student with a responsive viola that sounds good and is comfortable to play. We keep this in mind as we produce the highest quality student instruments.

Commitment to construction.

Each Eastman viola features inlaid purfling, genuine ebony fingerboard and pegs, and a hand-crafted top, back, and sides. No shortcuts are taken even for our student instruments, ensuring a long life in educational environments.

Contemporary instruments built with time-tested techniques.

We Help Teachers

Our handmade genuine ebony pegs are easy to use and stay in tune. Less tuning means more time for practicing and performing.

More Volume Without Injury

Eastman student violas add richness and power to the ensemble and are built with the comfort of the student in mind.

- eastmanstrings.com