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Scott Cao STA-850 Viola

SKU STA-850
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Original price $3,550.00
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Current price $3,000.00
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Scott Cao STA-850 Viola

FREE GIFTS: STB-102 Bow ($45) and Scott Cao Oblong Foam Violin Case($90), plus Free Professional Setup — TOTAL GIFT VALUE: $135+
Your viola arrives beautifully protected, expertly adjusted, and ready for immediate performance — exactly as Scott Cao intends.

The Scott Cao STA-850 Viola represents a superior level of craftsmanship from the renowned Scott Cao Workshop in Guangzhou. As a faithful copy of a famous instrument, it showcases refined artistry and attention to acoustic precision. Built with Italian spruce and highly flamed Bosnian maple, this viola delivers a beautifully balanced tone that combines warmth, clarity, and excellent projection.

Its sound is rich, resonant, and complex, with a singing upper register and powerful lower range that respond effortlessly under the bow. The hand-applied varnish enhances both the instrument’s tonal qualities and its elegant visual appeal, while the fine materials ensure that the tone matures beautifully with time and play.

Perfect for advancing students, conservatory players, and teachers, the STA-850 Viola offers professional tonal depth and performance quality at an accessible price. It stands out for its expressive responsiveness, tonal sophistication, and striking handcrafted finish.

Key Features

  • Handcrafted from Italian spruce top and Bosnian maple back & sides

  • Finished with hand-applied oil varnish for tonal and visual refinement

  • Fitted with Indian ebony fingerboard and Hill-style ebony fittings

  • Professionally set up by Scott Cao Workshop for superior tone and playability

  • Includes STB-102 Bow ($45) and Scott Cao Oblong Foam Violin Case($90), plus Free Professional Setup — TOTAL GIFT VALUE: $135+

Specifications

Size: Available in multiple sizes
Top: Italian spruce
Back & Sides: Bosnian maple
Varnish: Hand-applied oil varnish
Fingerboard: Indian ebony
Tailpiece: Hill-style ebony fittings
Strings: Standard professional-grade strings (upgradeable)
Setup: Professionally adjusted in Guangzhou by top makers
Included Accessories: STB-102 Bow ($45) and Scott Cao Oblong Foam Violin Case($90), plus Free Professional Setup — TOTAL GIFT VALUE: $135+

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