Howard Core Academy A20 Model Viola Outfit

The Core Academy Viola is a dependable student-quality instrument designed to provide beginners and developing players with a balanced tone and lasting durability. Crafted from plain maple back and sides paired with a solid spruce top, it delivers a clear and consistent sound ideal for learning proper technique and intonation.

Built to withstand regular use in lessons, rehearsals, and performances, this viola features inlaid purfling for structural integrity and an ebony fingerboard, nut, and saddle for smooth playability and tuning stability. Its sturdy construction ensures reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for schools, studios, and private instruction programs.

Fitted with a French bridge, composite tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners, and D’Addario Prelude strings, the Core Academy Viola offers easy tuning and dependable tone quality. With its comfortable setup and classic craftsmanship, it provides great value for beginning violists.

Key Features

• Student-level craftsmanship ideal for beginners and advancing players
• Plain maple back and sides with a solid spruce top
• Ebony fingerboard, nut, and saddle for smooth playability
• French bridge and composite tailpiece with four fine tuners
• Side mount chinrest for ergonomic comfort
• Strung with D’Addario Prelude strings for reliable tone and tuning stability
• Designed for consistent performance and long-lasting durability

Specifications

Top: Solid Spruce
Back & Sides: Plain Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Ebony
Bridge: French Bridge
Tailpiece: Composite with 4 Integrated Fine Tuners
Chinrest: Side Mount
Strings: D’Addario Prelude
Finish: Natural with Inlaid Purfling
Setup: Factory-adjusted for student playability