Amber-brown wooden viola in black hard case with accessories
Amber-brown wooden viola with strings and scroll, standing front view
Amber-brown wooden viola with f-holes and tailpiece, front view

Fiddlerman

Fiddlerman Soloist Viola Outfit

$1,899.00
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SKU: FMSVA

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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.

Review Videos

The Soloist Viola astounds with a robust, profound, yet clear sound. Perfect for advancing students and professionals, the Soloist is quite possibly the only viola you'll ever need.

Fiddlerman Soloist Viola Specifications

Fiddlershop tests these violas thoroughly before shipping out. The Soloist viola is now made in an exclusive Holstein workshop! After trying hundreds of models, Fiddlerman settled on this one as his dollar-for-dollar favorite advanced level viola.

Body: Fully hand-carved with spruce top and flamed curly maple back, dried a minimum of 12 years. Professional quality hand-applied spirit varnish
Fittings: Ebony fingerboard, pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece
Bridge: Professional level hand-carved Despiau Three Tree or Holstein 3-star
Soundpost: European spruce soundpost from "Alpine Tone Wood"
Strings: Evah Pirazzi Green, Thomastik Dominant, Thomastik Vision, or luthier's choice to best fit the instrument.

Included Accessories

Case: Fiddlerman Quality Oblong Viola Case FC75 with dark gray interior.
Bow: Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
Shoulder Rest: Fiddlerman Wood Viola Shoulder Rest (14” come with Fiddlerman Wood Violin Shoulder Rest)
Rosin: Holstein Premium Rosin
Mute: Fiddlerman Rubber Practice Mute
Cloth: Fiddlershop Polishing Cloth
Tuner: Fiddlerman Digital Tuner AV10

Fiddlerman

A Better Start. A Longer Journey.

Fiddlerman was developed by Fiddlershop for musicians who want an instrument that can grow with them. Whether you’re just beginning your musical journey or looking to take the next step, Fiddlerman instruments and bows offer an exceptional balance of craftsmanship, tone, playability, and value.

What truly sets Fiddlerman apart isn’t just the instrument itself, it’s everything that happens before it reaches your hands. Every instrument is carefully inspected, professionally set up, adjusted, and play-tested in Fiddlershop’s Florida workshop by experienced luthiers and professional string players. The result is an instrument that is comfortable to play, responsive, and ready to perform right out of the box.

While many instruments in this category are shipped directly from the factory with little or no additional attention, every Fiddlerman instrument benefits from Fiddlershop’s decades of setup expertise, rigorous quality control, and dedicated customer support. It’s a difference you’ll notice from your very first notes, and one that will continue to support your musical journey for years to come.

Customer Reviews

Fiddlershop founders Michael Holstein and Pierre Holstein with violins and violas in the Fiddlershop workshop

Fiddlershop

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.

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