Artisan Strings Marcato Model 100 15" Viola 2006 SN: 4314

Here is a professional, transparent marketplace listing tailored specifically for your second 15-inch Artisan Strings viola. Since this one has heavy cosmetic wear, the listing frames it as an affordable, structurally sound "battle-tested workhorse" or "luthier special"—perfect for a student on a tight budget or a school looking for a reliable backup.

Artisan Strings Marcato Model 100 15" Viola Outfit — 2006 (Project / Player Grade)

Brand: Artisan Strings

Model: Marcato Model 100

Size: 15" (Intermediate / Step-Up Student Size)

Year of Manufacture: 2006

Serial Number: 4314

Condition: Poor (Heavy Cosmetic Wear / 100% Structurally Sound)

Functional Status: Structurally Flawless — Needs Standard Setup/Strings

Up for sale is a 2006 Artisan Strings Marcato Model 100 15-inch viola outfit. The Marcato 100 series is highly respected by string instructors for its solid tonewood construction, providing a much deeper, warmer acoustic resonance than cheap, machine-pressed factory laminates.

This specific instrument is a seasoned, character-rich Player-Grade / Project Piece. While it wears its history openly on its sleeve with heavy cosmetic surface wear, it remains entirely intact where it counts. At 15 inches, it is the ideal intermediate size for a transitioning player. If you want a structurally rock-solid wood instrument but want to avoid high retail prices or monthly rental fees, this outfit offers incredible value.

Materials & Craftsmanship Base

• Solid Wood Foundation: Carved spruce top plate paired with a maple back and sides, ensuring a true viola acoustic voice and excellent natural projection.
• Traditional Fitting Layout: Fitted with a high-density ebony fingerboard, traditional peg box setup, and a composite tailpiece with fine tuners to make precise adjustments easier.

Full Condition & Character Disclosure

This viola outfit is listed in Poor cosmetic condition with absolute transparency:

• Heavy Cosmetic Character: The varnish finish exhibits ample cosmetic scrapes, scuffs, and scratches distributed across the top plate and body contours from extensive handling over the years.
• 100% Structurally Sound: Crucially, despite the heavy cosmetic wear, there are absolutely no cracks, open wood seams, or separations anywhere on the body. The neck joint is completely stable, the peg box is solid, and the interior soundpost stands secure.
• Setup Recommendation: The instrument is structurally ready to go, though as with any used orchestral string instrument that has been stored, a fresh restringing and standard bridge alignment are recommended to unlock its peak tonal potential.
• Included Bow & Canvas Case: Comes with a matching student bow and a protective, lightweight canvas-covered hard case. The case shows standard cosmetic signs of use but features fully operational zippers, storage compartments, and a secure interior to safely house the instrument.

What’s Included

• Artisan Strings Marcato Model 100 15" Viola (2006)
• Fitted Student Viola Bow
• Lightweight Canvas-Covered Hard Shell Storage Case

Reverb Packaging & Shipping Guidelines

• Pro-Tier Orchestral Packing: String instruments require delicate care during transit. To protect the soundpost from shifting or collapsing under shipping vibrations, the strings will be kept under minimal tension. The viola will be safely nestled inside its canvas hard case with extra padding around the scroll and tailpiece. The case itself will be heavily bubble-wrapped and suspended within a rigid, double-walled box packed tightly with shock-absorbent void-fill.
• Fully Tracked Transit: Ships promptly with carrier tracking updates provided immediately at checkout.

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