Holstein German Impresario Viola
Holstein German Impresario Viola
Holstein German Impresario Viola
Holstein German Impresario Viola
Holstein German Impresario Viola

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Holstein German Impresario Viola

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Viola Sizing Guide

Extend the arm fully, parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm. Watch our demo video for more exact directions.

Sizing Chart

SIZE OF VIOLA ARM MEASUREMENT AGE OF STUDENT
12" 20.5" - 21.9” 7-9 YRS
13" 22” - 23.4” 9-11 YRS
14" 23.5” - 24.9” 11-14 YRS
15" 25" -25.9” 14+ YRS
15.5" 26" - 26.4” 14+ YRS
16" 26.5" - 26.9” 14+ YRS
16.5" 27”+ 14+ YRS

Instructional Video

This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates, but we always recommend that you consult with us, or your teacher before purchasing or renting.

Need Assistance?

Call us at 800-595-0592 or send us an email at support@fiddlershop.com. An expert can answer your questions regarding the instruments and its accessories.

Viola Sizing Guide

Extend the arm fully, parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm. Watch our demo video for more exact directions.

Sizing Chart

SIZE OF VIOLA ARM MEASUREMENT AGE OF STUDENT
12" 20.5" - 21.9” 7-9 YRS
13" 22” - 23.4” 9-11 YRS
14" 23.5” - 24.9” 11-14 YRS
15" 25" -25.9” 14+ YRS
15.5" 26" - 26.4” 14+ YRS
16" 26.5" - 26.9” 14+ YRS
16.5" 27”+ 14+ YRS

Instructional Video

This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates, but we always recommend that you consult with us, or your teacher before purchasing or renting.

Need Assistance?

Call us at 800-595-0592 or send us an email at support@fiddlershop.com. An expert can answer your questions regarding the instruments and its accessories.

The story behind every Holstein German Impresario viola begins with quality selected tonewoods from the best regions of Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland, and Bosnia.  We start with wood that is over 30 years old, dried and seasoned for 7-10 years. These violas are handcrafted with the greatest attention to detail in our German workshop that has over 25 years of experience making fine instruments.

The Impresario viola is handmade by three makers and raises the standard for affordable, hand made, European instruments. While many shops are content to use German sounding trade names for instruments not even made in Europe, the Holstein Impresario, named for our Founder and Fiddlerman himself, Pierre Holstein, represents an exciting new era of bringing the highest quality instruments from northern Bavaria to our global customer base.

An impresario is an individual who weaves together resources and opportunities to put on a show. They connect an abstract dream of a musical event with the drive and dedication to make it a reality. You can be an impresario of the arts whether it's organizing an entire opera production, or simply jamming with friends at a pub.

The Holstein German Impresario is an excellent choice for either situation, and everything in between. The tone of each instrument is unique and generally produces a very clean, direct and iconic sound. With the power to fill an entire hall, and sensitive for even the most intimate of gatherings, this viola is well suited for any style.

Viola Specifications

Top: Two pieces of narrow grain spruce from Bavaria, Germany, aged for over 30 years
Back: Two pieces of Bosnian maple of excellent quality, seasoned for 7-10 years
Varnish: Spirit-based red-brown with minor antiquing
Fittings: Ebony (Standard)
Bridge: Professional level Despiau 3-tree
Strings: Pirastro Obligato 

What's included
  • Holstein German Impresario Viola
  • Signed Certificate of Authenticity

Customer Reviews

Fiddlershop founders, Michael Holstein and Pierre Holstein, posing in the Fiddlershop workshop with some of their favorite violin and violas for some of the best workshops

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About Us

Fiddlershop is a small family-owned business located in South Florida. Since 2012 we have been serving the string community with quality instruments and accessories. We believe that music and instruments should be accessible to everyone at a price they can afford.