mezzo-forte core Carbon Fiber Viola

mezzo-forte core Viola

The mf | core viola (formerly known as 'Design Line') is handcrafted using the exact same principles as mezzo-forte's core violins: vacuum-infused carbon fiber laid up by hand and finished with two complete lacquer cycles in Werther, Germany.

Violas demand a delicate balance: a body large enough to resonate a rich C string, yet compact enough for effortless playability. While wooden violas warp and shift tone with seasonal humidity, carbon fiber eliminates climate variables entirely, ensuring the exact same setup and response whether performing in a humid summer festival or a dry, heated hall in January.

Acoustically, the mf | core viola offers a rich, resonant lower register (C and G) without sounding boxy or dull, paired with a clear, focused top end (A) that never thins out under pressure. Its even response across all strings makes fast string crossings and high position work completely predictable, whether blending in an orchestral section or projecting a solo line in a string quartet.

Available in 15-inch and 16.5-inch.

Specifications

Pegs: Wittner Finetune-Pegs, stable in any climate
Fingerboard & Chinrest: CITES-free composite, hypoallergenic and durable
Tailpiece: Wittner with a Kevlar loop
Ergonomics: Purpose-designed grooves in the lower ribs hold any standard shoulder rest securely
Warranty: 5 years on the body