HOWARD CORE AUGUST F. KOHR K550V VIOLA
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The August F. Kohr K550 Viola is a refined, performance-level instrument that bridges the gap between advancing and professional models. Representing a true “step-up from the step-ups,” this viola is handcrafted from choice spruce and well-flamed, seasoned maple, carefully graduated and aged to produce a resonant, open sound with excellent projection. The precise craftsmanship and meticulous plate tuning allow this instrument to speak effortlessly, responding with clarity and warmth across all registers.
Finished in a medium satin red-brown to gold-brown varnish, the K550 showcases both tonal depth and visual sophistication, reflecting the rich heritage of its European tonewood origins. The viola’s medium voice blends power with refinement, offering expansive projection, dynamic control, and a responsive tone that supports expressive phrasing in orchestral, chamber, or solo contexts.
Professionally adjusted with D’Addario Helicore strings, a Despiau “C” level French bridge, and ebony fittings throughout—including Parisian-eye pegs and a Guarneri model chinrest—the August F. Kohr Viola provides consistent tuning stability, comfort, and tonal excellence for serious students and advancing performers alike.
Key Features
• Performance-level craftsmanship from August F. Kohr Workshop
• Hand-graduated tonewoods for superior resonance and projection
• Choice spruce top with well-flamed, seasoned maple back & sides
• Medium satin red-brown to gold-brown varnish for classic beauty
• Medium voice with rich depth, strong projection, and fast response
• Ebony fittings with Parisian-eye pegs and Guarneri chinrest
• Despiau “C” level French bridge and ebony tailpiece
• Strung with D’Addario Helicore strings
• Available in 15", 15.5", 16", and 16.5" sizes
Specifications
Model: August F. Kohr K550
Top: Choice Spruce
Back & Sides: Well-Flamed, Seasoned Maple
Finish: Medium Satin Red-Brown to Gold-Brown
Bridge: Despiau “C” Level French Bridge
Tailpiece: Ebony
Fingerboard & Fittings: Ebony (Parisian-Eye Pegs, Guarneri Chinrest)
Strings: D’Addario Helicore
Tone Quality: Rich, Medium Voice with Strong Projection
Setup: Professionally Adjusted by August F. Kohr Workshop
Available Sizes: 15", 15.5", 16", 16.5"