Maple Leaf Strings Medici 5-string Intermediate Viola with Case

Maple Leaf Strings Medici 5-String Intermediate Viola with Case 

The Maple Leaf Strings Medici 5-String Viola is a remarkable innovation crafted for educators and versatile performers who bridge the gap between violin and viola performance. Designed with the same meticulous craftsmanship as Maple Leaf’s professional models, it is fully hand-carved from highly figured Grade AA spruce and flamed curly maple, aged for 4–5 years to ensure rich tonal maturity and structural integrity. The hand-applied spirit and oil mixed varnish, shaded with a defined edge and textured antique finish, gives the instrument a timeless, elegant look that reflects its superior quality.

Engineered to balance the warmth of a viola’s lower register with the brilliance of a violin’s upper range, the Medici 5-String offers exceptional tonal versatility. Its advanced Stradivarius graduation pattern enhances clarity, resonance, and projection, allowing teachers and performers to transition seamlessly between violin and viola roles without compromising tone. Whether used for classroom demonstrations, chamber performance, or solo practice, this instrument delivers a full-bodied response and precise articulation.

Ideal for music educators, advanced students, and multi-instrumentalists, the Medici 5-String Viola stands out for its adaptability, smooth playability, and expressive tonal range. Its elegant ebony fittings and precision setup make it both visually striking and performance-ready for any professional setting.

Key Features

• Handcrafted from highly figured Grade AA spruce and flamed curly maple, aged 4–5 years

• Finished with hand-applied spirit and oil mixed varnish in a textured antique style

• Fitted with ebony pegs, tailpiece, and Guarneri chinrest

• Equipped with Wittner fine tuner and Aubert 7 bridge

• Stradivarius graduation pattern designed for balanced resonance across five strings

• Ideal for educators and performers needing access to both violin and viola ranges

Specifications

Size: 15”–16.5”
Top: Fully hand-carved seasoned spruce (Grade AA)
Back & Sides: Flamed curly maple (Grade AA), aged 4–5 years
Varnish: Hand-applied spirit and oil mixed varnish, antique shaded finish
Fingerboard & Fittings: Ebony with Guarneri chinrest
Tailpiece: Ebony with Wittner fine tuner
Strings: D’Addario Helicore (5-string configuration)
Model: MLS515VA-5