Eastman Model 405 15″ Poplar Back Viola

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A meticulously hand-carved Stradivari-style instrument featuring a premium spruce top. one-piece poplar back, and maple ribs, neck, and scroll. Beautiful hand-applied multi-layer spirit varnish in the early 20th century Markneukirchen German style. Fitted in ebony pegs and chinrest, Despieu B grade bridge, and a German Wittner tailpiece.