Available in 16" size

Franklin Zgonc Violas are made of only the most premium
of tone woods.  They were entirely hand made by
American maker Franklin Zgonc and have a sweet sound
that has won Silver Medal in tone competitions.

Franklin Zgonc violas have a unique "silkiness" to them, which makes them very nice instruments to play; especially when playing delicate passages. 

These violas are constructed of the finest tone woods and were selected specifically for their age and grain patterns. Each viola was hand crafted by Franklin Zgonc, so each instrument has its own unique personality in finish and tone. Each Zgonc is varnished with a multiple layered oil finish, that enables each viola to resonate to its full potential. These violas are custom fitted with a genuine, French Aubert bridge. These bridges allow the player to easily manipulate even the smallest tone color. We were able to obtain a limited amount of these violas and after we run out, they are gone and you'll never see them sold for such a low price anywhere else. Every viola is a Stradivarious copy and we have several varnish colors to choose from. Each viola is unique, so the picture to the right is the same viola you get when you order. If you're interested in a different color varnish, just let us know, and we can see if we have what you want. Generally the violas are reddish brown, more reddish brown or more
blonde in color.

The sound of the viola is typically described by our professional viola testers as: sweet, open and dark.

The viola also comes with:

• A very durable case that features 100% full suspension and has a "tri-lock" system, to ensure that not only will the case remain closed, but it has redundant locking systems, to provide back-up, if one fails.  It also has a large compartment inside for a shoulder rest or rosin and an outside pocket for music.
  
• A genuine Brazilwood bow with real-horse hair. 
• Professional quality Pirastro Goldflex Rosin.

All violas are hand inspected and set up by a professional luthier and meet or exceed all MENC specifications. When you receive your viola, it will be ready to play; not in pieces as many instruments are from other web sites.

All Student Violas have a 45 day money back guarantee of complete satisfaction.