The Louis Carpini Viola Outfit is an upgrade to the Ricard Bunnel in that it has more
choice wood on the back, sides and top of the viola. The tight grained spruce has
been aged for 7 years, in contrast to the Bunnels 4 year old top. More time has been
taken in the final stages of carvinig to ensure better tone quality and projection. The
bow has been upgraded as well. The frog is made from 100% EBONY and the eye is
genuine mother of pearl. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with
the attention to detail and ease of playability that these violas have to
offer. If you've gone to a local string shop to see what is available for the same price,
you will be shocked at the quality that this instrument offers at such a low price.

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(Classical Strings Edition) is a reference to our partnership with one of the best
instrument manufacturers in the country. Before our the Carpinis are shipped to us,
they undergo final assembly by Classical Strings. They specialize in some of the
most accurate top plate final carving and oil/spirit finishes in the industry.
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Louis Carpini Violas are sold as an outfit. They come with case, bow, rosin and are
ready to play. They are constructed of SOLID Maple back/sides and SOLID carved
Spruce on the top. All of the fittings are 100% African Ebony. Pegs, Chinrest and
Fingerboard.  Carpini Spruce is not only premium tight grained spruce, but is aged
7 years as well for very even sound.

* The viola also comes with:

* Large and durable oblong case.

* Shoulder straps for the case, so it can be carried over the shoulder
or as a back pack. It has a nice sized interior compartment for accessories.

* Bow made with REAL wood (not fiberglass) and REAL horse hair.

* Rosin.