Scott Cao Signature Series Viola

Scott Cao Signature Series Viola

FREE GIFTS: STB-302 Bow ($500) and Scott Cao Oblong Foam Violin Case($90), plus Free Professional Setup — TOTAL GIFT VALUE: $590+
Your viola arrives protected, precisely adjusted, and ready for immediate performance — exactly as Scott Cao intends.

The Scott Cao Signature Series Viola stands as the crown jewel of the Morgan Hill Studio, representing the highest level of craftsmanship from Scott Cao’s award-winning team. Entirely hand-built and varnished in Morgan Hill, California, this model is a meticulous exact copy of a famous instrument, including varnish, and is crafted for the professional violist seeking unparalleled tonal depth, projection, and beauty.

Constructed from the finest 20-year-aged Bosnian maple and premium Italian spruce, the Signature Series offers an extraordinary balance of warmth, resonance, and responsiveness. Each viola is individually voiced to achieve exceptional tonal complexity — producing a sound that is rich, mature, and capable of filling concert halls with effortless clarity. The hand-applied varnish, modeled after legendary Italian masters, enhances not only its tone but also its timeless visual elegance.

Designed for professionals, soloists, and collectors, this instrument is the embodiment of tonal excellence and visual artistry. Every Signature Series Viola is built and varnished by Scott Cao’s award-winning makers, with a superior model available under Scott’s direct supervision. Due to the level of artistry involved, custom orders typically require 6–8 months for completion, ensuring each viola receives the attention and refinement it deserves. 

Key Features

• Handcrafted from Italian spruce top and 20-year-aged Bosnian maple back & sides

• Finished with exact varnish replication of the original master instrument

• Fitted with Indian ebony fingerboard and boxwood or rosewood fittings

• Entirely built and varnished in Morgan Hill Studio by award-winning makers

• Superior model available, personally supervised by Scott Cao

• Includes STB-302 Bow ($500) and Scott Cao Oblong Foam Violin Case($90) — TOTAL GIFT VALUE: $590+

Specifications

Size: Available in multiple sizes
Top: Italian spruce
Back & Sides: 20-year-aged Bosnian maple
Varnish: Hand-applied master replica varnish, built and finished in Morgan Hill Studio
Fingerboard: Indian ebony
Tailpiece & Fittings: Boxwood or rosewood
Strings: Premium professional-grade setup
Setup: Expertly adjusted and voiced in Morgan Hill Studio
Included Accessories: STB-302 Bow ($500) and Scott Cao Oblong Foam Violin Case($90)— TOTAL GIFT VALUE: $590+